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Mad Hippie Vitamin A serum Versus The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Serum
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on June 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

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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When to use

51 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
76% use every day
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6% use in am
94% use in pm
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Mad Hippie Vitamin A serum 19 ingredients

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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Great Value (3) No Scent (3) Oily (3)
CaroleD's avatar

CaroleD

1 year ago
Review

It’s a great value but it’s definitely like rubbing pure oil on your face, squalane breaks me out apparently.

I don’t like the feeling of oil on my face, it’s just too much for me.

#great value
#hydrating
#broke me out
#heavy
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Nina

3 years ago
Review

Like the texture
I've tried a lot of retinols and liked the texture of this one the most