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The Ordinary Retinol Serum 0.5% in Squalane 30ml

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Image 1 - A clear glass dropper dispenses a single drop of serum, alongside text that reads Moderate Strength, Targets Signs of Aging, and Evens Texture and Tone. Image 2 - A close-up of a persons face with smooth, hydrated skin, showing the right eye, nose, and mouth, with three overlaid text bubbles reading Hydrates, Evens Skin Tone, and Improves Fine Lines. Image 3 - The image displays text describing key ingredients for a skincare product, with a close-up of a clear liquid in a glass container on the right, and the text reads Key ingredients in Retinol 0.5% in Squalane: Retinol 0.5% Improves look of fine and dynamic lines. Evens skin texture and tone. Squalane Enhances hydration. Skin-similar moisturizing agent. Image 4 - A comparison chart titled How to Choose the Right Retinoid for You: displays six The Ordinary retinoid products: Retinol 0.2% in Squalane (oil-like serum, low strength, best for the first-time retinoid user); Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (creamy serum, moderate strength, best for the occasional user); Retinol 0.5% in Squalane (oil-like serum, moderate strength, best for the frequent user); Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane (oil-like serum, high strength, best for the advanced user); Retinol 1% in Squalane (oil-like serum, high strength, best for the advanced user); and Retinal 0.2% Emulsion (creamy serum, our strongest retinoid, best for the expert user).

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Don't have an opinion

3 stars out of a maximum of 5

I've used this product for a while now, I don't really see any changes or benefits.

by shani

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Amazing

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I always purchase this whenever the 1% is out of stock - I love it It’s gentle yet effective enough to give my skin the glow and texture I need 

by Nasreen

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Retinal serum 0.5% in squalane

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Have used it for a week and am happy with the way my skin is responding to it so far.

by Emily

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Really pleased

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Quality is great.  Had good results straightaway.  Good service too.No complaints.

by Eunice

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great service

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great service and very quick the prouduct is great it helps with the dark spots.

by lynn

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I don’t love it

1 stars out of a maximum of 5

I wanted to try the ordinary retinol as I love their other products but I could not stand the smell of this. I could smell it on my face till I went to sleep. My husband even commented on how bad my face smelled. I’ve stopped using it so it’s a little disappointing. 

by Stephanie

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Use it as a spot treatment

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

I found this serum more effective in minimising spots than a salicylic acid serum. It is a little oily because of the squalane, but it doesn't really bother me. The good thing is the retinol doesn't dry out the skin too much.

by Anjuma

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Great first retinol product

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This product is great. It's my first time using retinol products so I wanted to try a small retinol percentage. I went for this 0.5% instead of a 0.1%. I started by using it every other night for a week and then every night from the second week onwards. It prickles a little sometimes so I put it on a few hours before going to sleep as it was a bit itchy. I took this as a sign of it working...It's been four weeks now and while retinol products are the most beneficial over a long period of consistent use, I already feel a difference in my skin. I am 29 and my skin needed a bit of extra help. It feels smoother and looks brighter, and even a couple creases on my neck are looking less defined and more faint. I will continue using these and eventually go for the 1%. The Squalane oil the retinol is in also seems to be great for the skin, I didn't get any dry skin problems while using this, which is a common complaint with retinol products. Overall, I recommend this product.

by Martina Verified Purchase

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Retinol

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Definitely love it. Pores become less after applying it for a few days. Cause of the light percentage no problems on the skin.

by annemieke Verified Purchase

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I’m hooked!

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After wanting to try retinol for a long time and reading about The Ordinary’s great reviews I decided to give it a go! I started with their 0.1% and have now moved onto this one and I can definitely see a difference! My skin is much smoother and brighter. The bottle also lasts a long time - only a few drops every other night has transformed my skin and also great on price and quality! Highly recommend.

by Sophs123

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