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Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask Versus The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane

Overnight Mask
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on June 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Cica Sleeping Mask

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan?

This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

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When to use

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6% use in am
94% use in pm
70% use every day
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Reviews

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Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask 28 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 6 ratings
Heavy (3) Hydrating (3) Light Scent (2)
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frostshine13

11 months ago
Review

If there is one product on my shelf that I can count on to step in and do the heavy lifting when I have messed up, it is absolutely this one. I have had several instances of messing up my skin barrier, which would result in breakouts, redness and/or irritation, but using the Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask overnight results in noticeable lessening of the issues.

It has a noticeable piney scent, and Show more

#hydrating
#heavy
#strong scent
#works well
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CarinaAndrews

1 year ago
Review

Feels very hydrating and makes my skin look glowy the next day, but if I use it more that once a week or so, I do get some irritation. But I'm a very sensitive girlie

#hydrating
#irritating
#heavy
#light scent

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane 8 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Heavy (1) Light (1)
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tsuki

6 months ago
Review

idk this retinol is a little too oily even for me (i love oils and my skin does too). it also goes bad very quickly

#heavy
#oily
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aca

8 days ago
Review

This was my first retinol product, The formula is an oil but after applying it, but it doesnt feel oily at all. Theres also no purging nor any stinging. After applying the oil and my usual moisturizer i dont feel heavy. Sometimes after i wake up i may feel a little bit of oily-ness but i usually wash my face in water in the morning so obv its basically not a problem at all when ur sleeping.

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#light
#absorbs well
#no scent