Serum comparison
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum vs The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution scores higher (70% vs 100% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is the safer pick.
| CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum | The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 70% | 100% |
| Pore-clogging | Mild risk | Acne-safe |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 10 / 37 | 3 / 12 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
- Polysorbate 20: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Cetearyl Alcohol: rated 2/5
- Tocopherol: rated 2/5
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter: rated 2/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
No extra flagged ingredients compared with the other product.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum or The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution?
For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution scores higher (70% vs 100% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is the safer pick.
Do CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum and The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution have similar ingredients?
They share 2 recognised ingredients, including Water and Glycerin.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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