The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Versus Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1
Updated on June 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTea-Lactate
HumectantSerine
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEpigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLycopene
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Lactate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tribehenin, Ceramide Ng, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Carbomer, Tea-Lactate, Serine, Lactic Acid, Urea, Allantoin, Retinyl Propionate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, BHT, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Xanthan Gum, Lycopene, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Glucose, Corn Starch Modified, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Benzoate
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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
Environ Skin Care Vita Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 41 ingredients
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