Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil versus The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 18, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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:
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Salvia Hispanica Herb Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
- Eriocephalus Punctulatus Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
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Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
Persea Gratissima Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Rubus Fruticosus Seed • Salvia Hispanica Herb Oil • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil • Eriocephalus Punctulatus Oil • Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • CI 61565 • CI 60725
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethyl Linoleate • Propanediol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Bisabolol • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Retinol • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Glyceryl Stearate • Ceteareth-12 • Ceteareth-20 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Carrageenan • Xanthan Gum • Acacia Senegal Gum • Cetyl Palmitate • Sucrose Laurate • Polysorbate 20 • Isoceteth-20 • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone • Behentrimonium Chloride • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Disodium EDTA • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzoic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
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Ingredients Explained
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Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.
As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.
Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.
Learn more about Dimethyl IsosorbideSunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a form of retinoid. It can be good for be good for oily skin. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.
Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 16.
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion contains this as ingredient number 24.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
Usage
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Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 17 ingredients
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 17 ingredients
reneelovesherskin
love this oil!
I was hesitant at first to put an oil on my face, worried about break outs, but Luna hasn't given me any problems. I like how it...
love this oil!
I was hesitant at first to put an oil on my face, worried about break outs, but Luna hasn't given me any problems. I like how it comes out blue as you put in on your face then blends in - it's fun! I tolerated this level of retinol really well. I think it contributed to anti-aging benefits on my face.
KytheGemini_174
This product is perfect for beginners using retinol, it’s gentle but effective. It makes me wake up with baby soft skin! I’ve noticed a difference...
This product is perfect for beginners using retinol, it’s gentle but effective. It makes me wake up with baby soft skin! I’ve noticed a difference in the plumpness and smooth texture of my skin and pores! It helps with aging, it’s perfect!
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 33 ingredients
AshN.
(Used from 2019-2022) This was my very first introduction to using retinoids in my evening routine. With this product I felt that my skin texture...
(Used from 2019-2022) This was my very first introduction to using retinoids in my evening routine. With this product I felt that my skin texture and complexion was smoother and brighter. Very gentle formulation, so I felt no irritation at any point. As with most of The Ordinary's products, they make for a great budget buy. Only moved on from this product because I felt that my face was getting too used to it, and I stopped noticing large changes in improvement. Definitely would recommend for beginners looking to add a gentle retinoid to their routine.
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