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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid Serum 5% in Squalane 30ml

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Retinol 5% in Squalane

I’m a woman in my fifties and have used many high brand skin routines. I love this brand because it takes all the important ingredients and maximises their delivery. Have been using this particular product for five months and the difference it has made is amazing my skin is clear my pores have reduced as well as lines and wrinkles. First use a Retinoid with a lower concentration for two months before. This product is high strength and if your skin is not used to retinoids it probably will react

by Jenny

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Nourishing Serum with Visible Results

Love this! I am nearly 40, with three children (gulp, I know) so tired eyes and "lifelines" are regulars on my face. This serum helps to ease the effects of aging in a gentle nourishing way. It absorbs quickly and easily and has become an essential part of my nighttime beauty routine. I use it just before lathering my face with moisturiser and I wake up to a smoother, softer complexion. And I'm sure it's helped curb the ravages of my young brood, sleepless nights and endless runaround. It's always out of stock, so clearly this works for many. Highly recommend it!

by Sal

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The Ordinary Retinoid 5% in Squaline

This product leaves my skin feeling smooth and I can definitely see improvement in lines and deeper wrinkles. I am 66 yrs and am often complimented on my young-looking skin!

by Steph

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It’s oily. Will break out dehydrated skin.

I have a history of cystic acne and rosacea. It cleared up with medicine, so it made sense to use a retinoid product in high percentage because my skin is already used to it. My skin is no longer oily. It used to be. But it is dehydrated. I haven’t had any luck using rosehip seed oil, oil cleansing or other natural oils that work for acne prone skin. But squalane is an oil also found in skin so I thought this might work. Unfortunately, NO. I broke out around my forehead, mouth, jawline. (I read the same pattern in another review) I know this is not purging because I started breaking out on my neck where I did not even use the product. I’m sure it works for others who may have acne prone skin, which is not dehydrated. Others like me, please stay away.

by Sonam

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Game changer

This product leaves my skin SO smooth, and the next morning I wake up with baby soft skin and a glowing complexion. (My DREAM skin) Even after one use, my colleagues at work noticed a difference right away. I can’t see myself living without this now!

by Nicola

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Oooo silky...

This feels so silky on my skin and really helps it feel nourished.

by Moomin7979

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Fantastic, a 'can’t live without it’ product!

How I love this product. I have never had such good results for so little money. It is moisturising, feels luxurious and has made a visible improvement to my skin. I have had no negative reaction at all. I use it every night, even around my eye area without issue. I would highly recommend. It is often out of stock though, in fact I have been waiting for two months as of today which is annoying. If you like it buy more than one.

by Mrs B’

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Surprised how good this is.

Amazing product for the price. Used to pay a fortune for a very well known night serum, well not any more, this is just as good. My skin glows, and I'm convinced is has helped with lines/firmness. I haven't had any irritation/break outs and I don't mind the oily texture.

by Beckie

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I really like it!

First I tried Granactive Retiniod 2% Emulsion, then I decided to try in Squalane and I can say both really helped my skin!

by Noori

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Feel luxe

Despite being retinol, this is somewhat soothing, especially for dryer skin types. I am acne prone and this hasn’t given me any breakouts at all. I feel my skin looks slightly brighter with this but after 3 uses it’s too soon to see any real results.

by Soph345

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