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The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane vs VT Collagen Reedle Shot: which is better?
One ramps up retinol strength for faster change, while the other leans into glow and texture help with more irritation risk.
Reddit’s pick
Collagen Reedle Shot
- Rated higher: Collagen Reedle Shot — 74 vs 70 nextscore
- Better for anti-aging: Collagen Reedle Shot
VT Collagen Reedle Shot earns the nod for glow, smoother texture, and acne-backed Niacinamide, though stinging, prickly feel, and breakout risk hold it back.
Choose The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane if
- you want a stronger retinol step
- you can handle redness and flaking
Choose VT Collagen Reedle Shot if
- you want glow and smoother texture
- you tolerate stinging and prickly sensations
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At a glance
| The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane | VT Collagen Reedle Shot |
|---|---|
| $0.40/ml | $0.69/ml |
| 70 · 35 verdicts | 74 · 96 verdicts |
| — | Anti-Aging |
| Squalane, Retinol | Niacinamide |
What Reddit says
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
What Reddit likes
- 1% retinol — strongest OTC jump
- Squalane base helps buffer dryness
- Can help acne and fine lines
Watch out for
- Brutal starter strength — redness and flaking are common
- Oily, runny texture can feel greasy and slow to absorb
- Too much for sensitive or compromised skin
VT Collagen Reedle Shot
What Reddit likes
- Glow-plus-texture treatment, not just a serum
- Niacinamide has acne data behind it
- Works for some stubborn pore and scar situations
Watch out for
- Stings hard and can feel downright prickly
- Breakouts and closed comedones show up for some people
- Easy to overdo with other actives and wreck your barrier
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Only in The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane · 8
- Squalane
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
- Retinol
- Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
- BHT
Only in VT Collagen Reedle Shot · 31
- Water
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Niacinamide
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Polyisobutene
- Silica
- Glycereth-26
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Xanthan Gum
- Adenosine
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Tocopherol
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Collagen Water(0.979PPM)
- Milk Protein Extract
- Collagen Extract(0.002PPM)
- Madecassoside
- Madecassic Acid
- Asiaticoside
- Asiatic Acid
- Propolis Extract