The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Versus The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA
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, 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
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 15 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
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIngredient Ratings
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When to use
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 15 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 8 ingredients
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.
Like the texture
I've tried a lot of retinols and liked the texture of this one the most
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 15 ingredients
Use it once a week during tret break, really helps with fungal acne flare up
Not for my face but very good for my feet!
