The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane
Tula Skincare Go Away Acne Spot Treatment

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane Versus Tula Skincare Go Away Acne Spot Treatment

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane and Retinol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

This acne treatment is formulated around Benzoyl Peroxide and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and calm redness.

Serum
Facial Treatment
2.50 · 10 reviews
2.00 · 1 review
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What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Coconut Derived IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Retinol

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Skin Conditioning

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Retinol, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, BHT

Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

Benzoyl Peroxide IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Niacinamide

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

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Azelaic Acid

Buffering
Azelaic Acid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Oil IconEssential Oil IconFragrance IconAntioxidant IconHelps fight Acne IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis Icon

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Exfoliating
Exfoliant IconHelps fight Acne IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness Icon

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Masking
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Bisabolol

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Morinda Citrifolia Extract

Astringent

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient
Fatty Alcohol Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Isohexadecane

Emollient

PEG-40 Stearate

Emulsifying
May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate

Emulsifying
May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sorbitan Stearate

Emulsifying
0 / 1 May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Benzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol

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