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The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane Versus Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1%

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Canadian Brand Canada
Italian Brand Italy

Updated on June 19, 2024

Overview

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They both contain retinoid

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They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

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

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253 Routines
8% use in am
92% use in pm
61% use every day
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The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (2) Hydrating (2) Oily (2)
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Liv

3 months ago
Review

I find retinols dry out parts of my combo skin so I’m really glad this doesn’t do that. While yes it does have an oily texture this does absorb over time and helps with the moisture absorbency in my opinion. This works really well

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#oily
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flora

7 months ago
Review

Brightened my skin and maintained hormonal acne, would visibly treat my larger spots overnight! Also was nicely hydrating when I forgot my moisturiser

Definitely not good for fungal acne, didn’t know I had FA and that this was contributing to it- would continue to use if that wasn’t the case :P

#great value
#hydrating
#oily

Menarini A-Ret Tretinoin Gel 0.1% 3 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Drying (1) Great Value (1)
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RebeccaSpickler_288

1 year ago
Review

Dermatologist Rx. Helped immensely. Cleared up acne and helped with fine lines. It’s so simple but also effective.

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JessicaKimball_261

1 year ago
Review

Only product that scientifically proven to build collagen in the skin