Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum versus The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 27, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 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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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Facial Treatment
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Ganoderma Lucidum Extract • Trametes Versicolor Extract • Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract • Melatonin • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Glycerin • Linoleic Acid • Phytosterols • Phospholipids • Jojoba Esters • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xanthan Gum • Acacia Senegal Gum • Sodium Gluconate • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglyceridePacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane contains this as ingredient number 2.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 6 ingredients
specialuniquesnowflake
Just no. Oily products absolutely don't work for me. They just sit on my skin for hours, feels like they don't absorb at all. Therefore no visible...
Just no. Oily products absolutely don't work for me. They just sit on my skin for hours, feels like they don't absorb at all. Therefore no visible effect either. If oily products don't work for you, just skip this one.
magicalmarion
Gave me a balancing skin complexion and nice soft feeling by using it as an evening serum. But when i used it more often broke me out (fungal...
Gave me a balancing skin complexion and nice soft feeling by using it as an evening serum. But when i used it more often broke me out (fungal acne). Didn’t see any major changes but did not irritate me.
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