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The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Versus Youth To The People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum

Emulsion
Serum
Canadian Brand Canada
American Brand United States

Updated on March 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E

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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

When to use

387 Routines
4% use in am
95% use in pm
51% use every day
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83 Routines
2% use in am
98% use in pm
57% use every day
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Broke Me Out 100% Expensive 100% Irritating 100%