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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Versus IVY AÏA Face Serum - Vitamin C

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Serum
Canadian Brand Canada
Danish Brand Denmark

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture

Free From

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

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When to use

776 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
69% use every day
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9 Routines
67% use in am
33% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (3) No Scent (3) Oily (3)
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CaroleD

1 year ago
Review

It’s a great value but it’s definitely like rubbing pure oil on your face, squalane breaks me out apparently.

I don’t like the feeling of oil on my face, it’s just too much for me.

#great value
#hydrating
#broke me out
#heavy
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Nina

3 years ago
Review

Like the texture
I've tried a lot of retinols and liked the texture of this one the most

IVY AÏA Face Serum 12 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)