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Serum comparison

Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief vs The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane scores higher (42% vs 83% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane is the safer pick.

Krave Beauty Great Barrier ReliefThe Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Clean score42%83%
Pore-cloggingMild riskMild risk
Fungal acneNot fungal-acne safeFungal-acne safe
Ingredients rated 3+00
Recognised ingredients18 / 413 / 8
Typeleave-onleave-on

Only in Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief

Only in The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Frequently asked questions

Which is better for acne-prone skin, Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief or The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane?

For acne-prone skin, The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane scores higher (42% vs 83% clean). For fungal acne, The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane is the safer pick.

Do Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief and The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane have similar ingredients?

They share 2 recognised ingredients, including Squalane 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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