The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% vs The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Two night treatments, compared on what the catalogue records about each.

Which should you buy? The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion costs about $1 more. Pick The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for acne, redness, rosacea. Pick The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion for fine lines, deeper skin tones, fragrance-free.

The Ordinary

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Rare double-duty: treats breakouts AND the marks they leave. Generally considered pregnancy-friendly, confirm with your doctor.

1 oz, around $11. Dark spots, Acne, Redness, Rosacea

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The Ordinary

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

The amber bottle. Texture, fine lines and tone over months, not weeks, and only if you will actually wear sunscreen daily. Do not start it the same week as an acid, and not while pregnant or nursing.

1 oz, around $12. Fine lines, Textured hair, Post-acne marks, Dark spots

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Side by side

  The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
1 oz, around $11
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
1 oz, around $12
Pricearound $11around $12
Size1 oz1 oz
Suited toDark spots, Acne, Redness, Rosacea, Textured hairFine lines, Textured hair, Post-acne marks, Dark spots, An affordable pick
Only this oneAcne, Redness, Rosacea, Pregnancy and nursingFine lines, Deeper skin tones, Fragrance-free

What they share

Both are night treatments suited to dark spots, textured hair, an affordable pick, post-acne marks, sensitive skin.

Questions people also ask

What is the difference between The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% and The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion?

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion costs about $1 more. Pick The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for acne, redness, rosacea. Pick The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion for fine lines, deeper skin tones, fragrance-free.

Which is cheaper, The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% or The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion?

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, at around $11 for 1 oz, against around $12 for 1 oz. Retail prices move, so check the retailer.

What do The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% and The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion have in common?

Both are night treatments suited to dark spots, textured hair, an affordable pick, post-acne marks.

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