The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
Ferrer Internacional Retirides Cream 0.025%
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The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Versus Ferrer Internacional Retirides Cream 0.025%

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Updated on April 21, 2025

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients

Ferrer Internacional Retirides Cream 0.025% 18 ingredients

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The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients

Ferrer Internacional Retirides Cream 0.025% 18 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

Isononyl Isononanoate

Emollient

Coconut Alkanes

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Emollient

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glucomannan

Skin Conditioning

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Trihydroxystearin

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ascorbic Acid, Squalane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coconut Alkanes, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trihydroxystearin, BHT

Retirides Cream 0.025%

Tretinoin

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Decyl Oleate

Emollient
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol

Emollient
4-5 / 2 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Ceteareth-30

Cleansing

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Proline

Skin Conditioning

PEG-400

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Urea

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tretinoin, Decyl Oleate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Ceteareth-30, Cetyl Alcohol, Proline, PEG-400, Urea, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Parfum

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When to use

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients

Ferrer Internacional Retirides Cream 0.025% 18 ingredients

395 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
84% use every day
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9 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
56% use every day

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The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients

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