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The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane Versus Thayers Witch Hazel Facial Toner - Unscented

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Toner
Canadian Brand Canada
American Brand United States

Updated on March 12, 2025

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What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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472 Routines
6% use in am
93% use in pm
62% use every day
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The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane 8 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Heavy (1) Light (1)
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tsuki

6 months ago
Review

idk this retinol is a little too oily even for me (i love oils and my skin does too). it also goes bad very quickly

#heavy
#oily
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aca

8 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

Thayers Witch Hazel Facial Toner 9 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 7 ratings
Great Value (4) Light (3) Light Scent (3)
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DamDamfino

1 year ago
Review

I first starting using Thayer's witch hazel when it was in the old packaging. (circa...2010?)
At first I *loved* the new packaging because it's unique and gives that old-timey vintage feel that's totally my thing.
But after using the new packaging, I hate it. The cap ALWAYS breaks at the hinge. And the cute mini travel-sized bottle is not travel-safe. It leaks if it's not upright.

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#great value
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A G

10 months ago
Review

I like this more than the scented ones. Very hydrating

#great value
#hydrating
#works well