Dupes & alternatives for The Ordinary-Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
The Ordinary

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Medium irritancy Score: 93/100
20 alternatives found ยท Best match: 91% (High)
Midnight Ritual Retinol Serum
86%
High match
$69.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLSIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OILSQUALANE +1 more

Key differences

NIACINAMIDERETINYL LINOLEATECENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT +11 more
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Cosmeceutique RX Retinol Dermobooster
$85.80
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDESIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

Key differences

CYCLOPENTASILOXANEGLYCERINGLYCINE SOJA OIL +4 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula83%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients50%
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[A] Ampoule Lift Smoothing Concentrate
$32.40
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDESQUALANE

Key differences

3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACIDPALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 +7 more
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SkinRepair Retinol Deep Wrinkle Serum
$44.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLSQUALANECAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDECERAMIDE NPHELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL +5 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula82%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients38%
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A Serum Retinol Restorative
82%
High match
$119.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLSQUALANECAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Key differences

CERAMIDE 1CERAMIDE 3PHYTOSPHINGOSINE +8 more
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Mini The Retinol Serum
Augustinus Bader
Mini The Retinol Serum
82%
High match
$180.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDESQUALANE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEPANTHENOLCAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT +13 more
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Rescue Retinol
Hero Cosmetics
Rescue Retinol
80%
High match
$22.99
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLSQUALANECAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Key differences

GLUCONOLACTONEPALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38PANTHENOL +6 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula80%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients38%
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2.5% Retinol Bakuchiol Serum
80%
High match
$31.50
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDESQUALANE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEBAKUCHIOLGLYCERIN +4 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula80%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients38%
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SuperSolutions 1 Retinol Serum
80%
High match
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLSQUALANECAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Key differences

GLYCERINGLYCINE SOJA OILGLYCINE SOJA STEROLS +3 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula80%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients38%
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Goodbye Acne Treatment Gel
80%
High match
$44.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLSQUALANECAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Key differences

SALICYLIC ACIDTETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATEGLYCERIN +3 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula80%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients38%
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AMPOULE [A] LIFT
Laboratoire SVR
AMPOULE [A] LIFT
80%
High match
$44.90
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDESIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEGLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDSPULLULAN +1 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula80%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients38%
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Age Defense Retinol Complex .25
80%
High match
$64.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLSQUALANECAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEPALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-8CERAMIDE 3 +8 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula80%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients38%
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Resist Anti-Aging Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum Full size
$45.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

RETINOLCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDESQUALANE

Key differences

TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATECYCLOPENTASILOXANEDIMETHICONOL +7 more
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Honestly Pure Retinol Serum
79%
High match
$29.99
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SQUALANE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDERETINYL LINOLEATEJOJOBA ESTERS +5 more
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Common ingredients (1)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula79%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients60%
All ingredients12%
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PERKY Collagen Boosting Serum
78%
High match
$75.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDESQUALANE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDECARNOSINECREATINE +6 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula78%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients90%
All ingredients25%
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Why it matches

RETINOLCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Key differences

ASCORBIC ACIDCERAMIDE NPSODIUM HYALURONATE +2 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula78%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients60%
All ingredients25%
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About Similarity Scores

Our similarity score compares product formulas based on shared active ingredients, hero ingredients, and overall formula composition. A higher score means a more similar formula.

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

Note: Similarity is based on WIMJ's formula analysis (actives + overall formula similarity). Ingredient concentrations are estimated; products aren't lab-tested. A similar formula doesn't guarantee the same texture or feel.