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The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane Versus acne.org Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide – 2.5%)

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Facial Treatment
Canadian Brand Canada
American Brand United States

Updated on June 13, 2024

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 and dry skin

Free From

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

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6% use in am
94% use in pm
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Reviews

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The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane 8 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 6 ratings
Oily (2) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
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aca

1 month ago
Review

This was my first retinol product, The formula is an oil but after applying it, but it doesnt feel oily at all. Theres also no purging nor any stinging. After applying the oil and my usual moisturizer i dont feel heavy. Sometimes after i wake up i may feel a little bit of oily-ness but i usually wash my face in water in the morning so obv its basically not a problem at all when ur sleeping.

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#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
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mlezere

25 days ago
Review

Good deal. It helps me to reduce small wrinkles on my forehead and unclog my pores. Also, it helps me to get rid of pimples.

#hydrating
#oily
#works well

acne.org Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide – 2.5%) 8 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Works Well (3) No Scent (3) Great Value (3)
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BubbIes

1 year ago
Review

Solid benzoyl peroxide product with good ingredients and at a great price. I had some issues with irritation with this, but I'm fairly certain it's because I'm sensitive to benzoyl peroxide so I don't blame this product.

#great value
#no scent
#works well
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Al

4 months ago
Review

Use this as my acne spot treatment and it does a great job. It healed my active breakout in 1-2 days. Of course it’s drying since it’s an acne treatment product so you need to paired it with moisturizer after. Haven’t try using adapalene before so i can’t compare which one are more effective (please tell me the comparison if you already using both ☺️)

#great value
#no scent
#works well