The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane Versus Walgreens Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Updated on January 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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 5% in Squalane 10 ingredients
Walgreens Hydrating Facial Cleanser 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane 10 ingredients
Walgreens Hydrating Facial Cleanser 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, PEG-40 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Beta-Sitosterol, Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Polysorbate 20, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane 10 ingredients
Walgreens Hydrating Facial Cleanser 24 ingredients
Reviews
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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
