The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Versus Josie Maran Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum
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 anti aging, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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
Josie Maran Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
Josie Maran Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Oleyl Lactate
EmollientOctyldodecyl PCA
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventIsosorbide Disunflowerseedate
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Isostearyl Lactate
EmollientGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Quercus Suber Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Palmitate
EmollientPterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Oleyl Lactate, Octyldodecyl PCA, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Isosorbide Disunflowerseedate, Squalane, Isostearyl Lactate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Oleate, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Glyceryl Palmitate, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Oak Root Extract, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Quercetin, Water, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil
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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
Josie Maran Argan Beta Retinol Pink Algae Serum 34 ingredients
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