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Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Serum Versus The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Serum
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

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

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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Fresh Herb Origin Serum

When to use

46 Routines
46% use in am
54% use in pm
98% use every day
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776 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
69% use every day
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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

3.6 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (3) No Scent (3) Oily (3)
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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