The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane Versus La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum
Updated on January 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. 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, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane 10 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 22 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 5% in Squalane 10 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Polysilicone-11, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane 10 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 22 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane 10 ingredients
Fantastic, affordable, retinol product that is gentle and gets the job done! I've used once a week and gone through two bottles. My skin is super-sensitive, so have been impressed with the tolerance it has had for this product. Others may find this oily, but that's because it is squalane oil, not a serum. I'm now tentatively progressing to 0.1% retinal. Wish me luck!
(Tried May 2023) Another retinoid in The Ordinary's lineup that I enjoyed using. As far as efficacy, it's the strongest of the three formulations. This is what I upgraded to after using The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion. I experienced no irritation with this product despite it's strength and I liked how radiant my skin felt the next morning. Very affordable for the amount and how long Show more
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum 22 ingredients
Very good and gentle retinol serum
My retinol journey began with this gentle serum with a concentration of 0.3% retinol: 0.1% pure retinol combined with 0.2% retinol palmitate that ensures gradual release of the active ingredients. It din't irritate my skin or cause any major break-outs, just some slight purging in the beginning, but that is concidered a normal reaktion that fades as soon as the Show more
Breakout
I woke up with oily skin and bumps after using this product
