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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Serum versus The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 30, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Facial Treatment Canadian Brand Canada

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Buy Fresh Herb Origin Serum

Starts at $15.00
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Buy Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Starts at $8.30

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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20% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
38% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Serum 35 ingredients

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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Oily (1)
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CaroleD

4 months ago · Combination Skin
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...

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.

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glasscasita

2 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

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

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