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La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum Versus The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane

Serum
Facial Treatment
French Brand France
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on April 01, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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363 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
61% use every day
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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 22 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Expensive (2) Absorbs Well (2) Works Well (2)
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Lapaki

2 years ago
Review

Very good and gentle retinol serum
My retinol journey began with this gentle serum with a concentration of 0.3% retinol: 0.1% pure retinol combined with 0.2% retinol palmitate that ensures gradual release of the active ingredients. It din't irritate my skin or cause any major break-outs, just some slight purging in the beginning, but that is concidered a normal reaktion that fades as soon as the Show more

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carolperroud

2 years ago
Review

Breakout
I woke up with oily skin and bumps after using this product

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Irritating (1)
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Laura Reyes

7 months ago
Review

Broke me out SO bad, it destroyed my skin.

#broke me out
#irritating