Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide BoostervsThe Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster
Paula's Choice65score / 100
5 wins · 7 tied
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How to choose
Pick the Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster if you care about…
- Star ingredients 4 +3 vs 1
- Niacinamide ✓ vs —
- Hyaluronic acid ✓ vs —
- Vitamin C ✓ vs —
Pick the The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane if you care about…
- Ingredient count 8 +19 vs 27
- Ingredients to avoid 3 +9 vs 12
- Retinoid ✓ vs —
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Where they differ
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| Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster | The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredient count | 27 | 8 | The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane |
| Star ingredients | 4 | 1 | Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster |
| Ingredients to avoid | 12 | 3 | The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane |
| Niacinamide | ✓ | — | Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster |
| Hyaluronic acid | ✓ | — | Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster |
| Vitamin C | ✓ | — | Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster |
| Retinoid | — | ✓ | The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane |
| AHA exfoliants | ✓ | — | Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster |
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| Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster | The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane | |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient count | 27 | 8 |
| Star ingredients | 4 | 1 |
| Ingredients to avoid | 12 | 3 |
| Fragrance-free | ✓ | ✓ |
Actives8▾
| Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster | The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane | |
|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide | ✓ | — |
| Hyaluronic acid | ✓ | — |
| Vitamin C | ✓ | — |
| Ceramides | — | — |
| Retinoid | — | ✓ |
| Salicylic acid | — | — |
| AHA exfoliants | ✓ | — |
| Clay | — | — |