The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane Versus The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
Updated on April 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane 10 ingredients
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 13 ingredients
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