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The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment

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Facial Treatment
Canadian Brand Canada
French Brand France

Updated on June 13, 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 fighting acne, 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, silicones or sulfates

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6% use in am
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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

27 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

18 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

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment 13 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 23 ratings
Irritating (7) Works Well (6) No Scent (6)
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Alllisda_idiot

10 months ago
Review

I don't really have a lot of cystic acne or large noticeable skin issues so honestly, I didn't see very obvious results or large differences. But, however, I have noticed my skin feeling smoother, the skin tone feeling more even, and a lack of newly developed acne after using this every day for 3 weeks. This product is a good preventative measure and overall well formulated however you have to Show more

#no scent