The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane Dupes

The closest dupe for The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane is COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil, a 91% match: it shares 3 of the original's 5 key ingredients (Retinol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride and Squalane).

Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
The Ordinary

Retinol 0.2% in Squalane

Medium irritancy Score: 100/100
What it is
Serum with 5 key ingredients, including retinoids
Hero ingredients
Retinol
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidation
20 alternatives found · Best match: 91% (High)

Top dupes for The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Serum
86%
High match
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Sothys Cosmeceutique RX Retinol Dermobooster
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Nakery SkinRepair Retinol Deep Wrinkle Serum
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
38%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

  • Both are serums.
  • Same hero ingredients:Retinol
  • Both contain retinoids.
  • Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidation
  • Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamideCeramide npSunflower seed oil
  • It also works for:Moisturizing
REVOLUTION SKINCARE 0.5% Retinol and Rosehip Seed Oil Smoothing Serum
82%
High match
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
38%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Typology Sérum Rides et Ridules — Rétinol 0,3% + Huile de ricin
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
25%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

  • Both are serums.
  • Same hero ingredients:Retinol
  • Both contain retinoids.
  • Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidation
  • Unlike the original, it hasRicinus communis seed oilGlycine soja oil
  • It also works for:Moisturizing
Image skincare AGELESS+ retinol pure liquid retinol 0.3%
81%
High match
High irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
50%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

  • Both are serums.
  • Same hero ingredients:Retinol
  • Both contain retinoids.
  • Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidation
  • Unlike the original, it hasNiacinamideUreaLinoleic acid
  • It also works for:Moisturizing
Alpyn Beauty Clarifying Facial Oil
80%
High match
High irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
62%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

The INKEY List CA SuperSolutions 1 Retinol Serum
80%
High match
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
38%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol
Hero Cosmetics

Rescue Retinol

80%
High match
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
38%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Selfless by Hyram Retinol and Rainbow Algae Repair Serum
80%
High match
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
38%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

  • Both are serums.
  • Same hero ingredients:Retinol
  • Both contain retinoids.
  • Both work for:Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidation
  • Unlike the original, it hasTrioleinTranexamic acidPhospholipids
  • It also works for:Moisturizing
Augustinus Bader The Retinol Serum
Augustinus Bader

The Retinol Serum

80%
High match
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
38%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

Paula's choice Resist Anti-Aging Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum Full size
Medium irritancy
1/1
key active shared
1/1
hero shared
38%
of the original's ingredients

Why it's a dupe

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About Match %

70%+ - High match
40-69% - Medium match
<40% - Low match

Note: Ingredient concentrations are estimated; products aren't lab-tested. A close match doesn't guarantee the same feel.