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The Ordinary Retinol Serum 0.5% in Squalane 30ml

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Product Description

A powerhouse form of vitamin A housed in soothing squalane, the Retinol Serum 0.5% in Squalane (30ml) encourages cell turnover, revealing healthier, softer skin.

This stellar serum works hard to minimise the look of fine lines, dark spots and blemishes, while improving skin texture and tone... and we'd be happy with that, but there's more. Supported by squalane (a moisturising ingredient naturally found in your skin) you can expect your complexion to appear smooth and hydrated, with any dryness that can come with retinol use being reduced. We've got heart eyes just thinking about it...

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retinol The Ordinary is the best

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retinol The Ordinary is the best I love how my skin glows after using this retinol; pigmentation and redness fade, and my skin becomes firm and even-toned

by nat Verified Purchase

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Ok

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

Very good product to start with retinol, good for sensetive skin

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Great value

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Great value and it works fine on my sensitive skin

by Satomi Verified Purchase

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Too weak

3 stars out of a maximum of 5

Prefer the 1%, but this is good for retinol beginners

by Anonymous Verified Purchase

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Too Oily for My Skin

2 stars out of a maximum of 5

I wanted to love this, but the texture just isn’t for me. I have acne-prone skin, and it felt super heavy and greasy—it kind of sat on my face instead of sinking in. Might be better for dry skin.

by Corin

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Holy grail product

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

If you have oily skin this might not be for you, but for those of us with dry skin, it's amazing. My favorite retinol. I've tried going up to the 1% and it's a bit too strong for me. .5% seems perfect.

by ME Verified Purchase

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Great value for your money

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Good for beginners and especially with dryer skin type. There are definitely much nicer retinoid products but for this price.....

by yana Verified Purchase

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Does exactly what it says

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

Simple but effective and a great way to dip your toes into using retinol. Just make sure to only use at night and never to combine with any other skincare products containing retinol or vitamin A.

by Chrissy Verified Purchase

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Good for beginners

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Gentle enough for people who aren't very used to retinol, gentle enough for beginners!

by Sadie Verified Purchase

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Too oily for me

2 stars out of a maximum of 5

This one just felt too oily for my preference, especially around the eye area. I switched to tretinoine - I wanted to use this for a slow transition, though I ended up immediately switching over as the oiliness of this just bothered me too much. Can't say anything about any results, I haven't used it for long enough. Could be my skin type (combined/oily).

by Tessa Verified Purchase

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