Versus

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane Versus A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
Canadian Brand Canada
French Brand France

Updated on April 01, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

When to use

135 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
73% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
238 Routines
3% use in am
97% use in pm
55% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Irritating (1)
laurareyes1's avatar

Laura Reyes

7 months ago
Review

Broke me out SO bad, it destroyed my skin.

#broke me out
#irritating

A313 Cream with Retinol & Vitamin A 3 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Oily (1)
TravelsWithHuckleberry's avatar

TravelsWithHuckleberry

4 months ago
Review

Hated this. Super greasy.

#oily
bujanabrahimi's avatar

🍯 Boo

8 months ago
Review

I have been using this for 2 months now and I notice a huge improvement in my skin. Pores, acne, comedones and fine lines. I notice scars heal faster.
The only issue I have with it is the itching it gives if not followed up by a good moisturizer. Otherwise its an amazing product.

#great value
#heavy
#works well