The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane
Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength
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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane Versus Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength

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Updated on June 12, 2025

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 fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients

Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients

Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Skin Conditioning

Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisabolol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Benzoyl Peroxide IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Oleic Acid

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

PEG-40 Stearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

Cleansing

Sorbitan Stearate

Emulsifying
0 / 1 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, Water, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-40 Stearate, Propanediol, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum

Ingredient Ratings

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Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane
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Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength
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When to use

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients

Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients

136 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
72% use every day
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2,251 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
85% use every day
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Reviews

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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients

1.67
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 100% Irritating 50% Oily 50%

Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients

3.73
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Drying 61% Great Value 56% Works Well 44%
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