Serum comparison
Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum vs The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane scores higher (54% vs 83% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane is the safer pick.
| Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum | The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 54% | 83% |
| Pore-clogging | Mild risk | Mild risk |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 14 / 51 | 3 / 8 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil: rated 2/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil: rated 1/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Sucrose Stearate: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Lecithin: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
No extra flagged ingredients compared with the other product.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum or The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane?
For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane scores higher (54% vs 83% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane is the safer pick.
Do Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum and The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane have similar ingredients?
They share 2 recognised ingredients, including Jojoba Oil and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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