MEDI-PEEL Retinol Collagen Lifting Ampoule Versus The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Retinol Collagen Lifting Ampoule 65 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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MEDI-PEEL Retinol Collagen Lifting Ampoule 65 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Silybin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentArginine
Masking
Lecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberDiethylhexyl Ipdi
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Propanediol, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Retinyl Palmitate, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Retinol, Retinal, Retinyl Retinoate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Soluble Collagen, Silybin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Arginine, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diisopropyl Adipate, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Decyl Glucoside, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Diethylhexyl Ipdi, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Simethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Polysorbate 20, BHT, BHA, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTIngredient Ratings
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MEDI-PEEL Retinol Collagen Lifting Ampoule 65 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
MEDI-PEEL Retinol Collagen Lifting Ampoule 65 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
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.
Like the texture
I've tried a lot of retinols and liked the texture of this one the most
