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The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane Versus I'm from Vitamin Tree Water Gel

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General Moisturizer
Canadian Brand Canada
Korean Brand South Korea

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, 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 or sulfates

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Vitamin Tree Water Gel

When to use

473 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
63% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
17 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
100% use every day

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

29 days 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

20 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

I'm from Vitamin Tree Water Gel 36 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) Expensive (2) Light (1)
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Beau Cygne

4 months ago
Review

I bought this product based on one website that said it was FA-safe (however, now in here I see that it has Arginine, which is not a FA-safe ingredient). So I am writing this review because I want to warn you that this cream is most likely not suitable for people with fungal acne. I tested the sensitivity to Niacinamide on my arm and everything was fine, but the next day after applying it to my Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#broke me out
#sticky
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Carol

3 months ago
Review

I've been using this for over 2 months now am and pm, and im not sure if it's this product only or this product in combination with others in my routine, but since adding it to my routine i've noticed a significant decrease in acnes showing up. Keeps my skin moisturized until end of the day without it being overly greasy. Will repurchase.

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well