Retinol 1% In Squalane
Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

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

This acne treatment is formulated around Adapalene to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.

Serum
Facial Treatment
3.44 · 9 ratings
4.23 · 87 ratings
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What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

Adapalene 0.1%

Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Disodium EDTA

Chelating

Methylparaben

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

Poloxamer 182

Emulsifying

Propylene Glycol

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

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Adapalene 0.1%, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Hydroxide

Reviews

3.44
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Oily 100% Great Value 71% Absorbs Well 43%
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4.23
Overall rating
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What people say
Works Well 51% No Scent 44% Absorbs Well 38%
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