The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Mario Badescu Anti Acne Serum

The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Versus Mario Badescu Anti Acne Serum

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

This acne serum is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine the look of pores.

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3.29 · 17 reviews
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What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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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

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Diazolidinyl Urea

Preservative
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay cause irritation Icon

Glycerin

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

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent
0 / 0 Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Paraben IconPreservative IconMay worsen Eczema IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Paraben IconPreservative IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

CI 16035

Cosmetic Colorant
2 / 2

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Skin Texture IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering
2 / 0

Water

Skin Conditioning

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

Carbomer, Diazolidinyl Urea, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, CI 16035, Salicylic Acid, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Triethanolamine, Water, CI 19140

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