The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion 15ml
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£15.20
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The Ordinary has firmly cemented itself as a leader in science-backed skin care. Taking the guesswork out of building a regime, it ditches unnecessary, filler ingredients for familiar, hard-working actives that deliver promising results. And joining the brand's stellar line up is the Retinal 0.2% Emulsion (15ml), a high-strength retinoid that smooths and firms the look of skin.
With a high 0.2% concentration of retinal, the Retinal 0.2% Emulsion (15ml) achieves healthier-looking skin by delivering a more direct delivery of vitamin A than retinol.
Working to improve the appearance of pigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles, this superior emulsion also helps to refine skin texture, leaving it soft and smooth. Gaining its colour from the high concentration of retinal (which is naturally yellow), this must-have offsets the common side effects of retinoids with avenanthramide (a key ingredient found in oats) to reduce the feeling of skin discomfort and dryness. In short? We can't see ourselves without this bathroom-shelf staple...
Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ergothioneine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Hexyldecanol, Maltodextrin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
Apply a pea size amount to a clean, dry face and neck in the evening, avoiding the eye contour. Start using once a week and gradually increase to twice a week, a few days apart. Apply a moisturiser afterwards and do not use with any other retinoids.
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Helped with skin texture
I purchased more to help with my texture and it’s been great, don’t use often due to sensitivity but done a great job
by Hollie Verified Purchase
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Stains clothing and sheets
Unfortunately I cannot continue using this, this has such a strong yellow color that my clothes and sheets have a yellow tinge to them after one night of using this, even after moisturizing after application. I bought this for my neck and chest and absolutely cannot use it anymore as I’ll need to wash my sheets everyday if I do. It stains just like tumeric. I cannot imagine anyone with light colored sheets and pillowcases enjoying this
by Zai Verified Purchase
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Gentle but strong
I'm an experienced retinal user, and love the ordinary products anyway, so I was glad when they released their 2% retinal serum. Absolutely satisfied, I upgraded from the 1% from another brand and this is just great. However, even though retinal is more gentle than retinol, new users should start with lower percentage to avoid irritation, this is for advanced users
by Viktoria Verified Purchase
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Fab Results
Never used something like this before, but now it's a must have. Great at evening skin tone and lines, noticed results even after 2 weeks of use. A little goes a long way!
by Mitch - Cult Beauty Staff
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Love
I have been using this for a few weeks and have noticed a difference to my skin. It’s a slightly stronger retinol so definitely be cautious about how many times a week you use it. I love it!!
by Eleanor - Cult Beauty Staff
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Easy to use
This project is PERFECT for beginners. It’s a slightly stronger retinol so definitely be cautious about how many times a week you use it, but the pump disperses the PERFECT amount of product and it goes onto the skin so easily. I love it!!
by Katie Verified Purchase
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Too early to say
I've only been using this a couple of weeks, I've developed a small patch of little breakouts so I'm hoping this is just the retinal purge before the good stuff!!
by faye Verified Purchase
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Great value
I've been using this for many weeks now and I'm quite impressed with the results. Will definitely be buying again. I've been using retinol for many years and felt it was time to find a stronger product and the Ordinary is an affordable option that's been well worth the money for me so far. I introduced this quite slowly and built up the frequency over time and have had no problems with irritation etc. My skin definitely looks more even and glowy the morning after I've used it.
by Malin Verified Purchase
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Great results!
Love this for fine lines, acne etc .. will purchase again! You only need one pump!
by Anastasia Verified Purchase
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Good value
The formulation is great, high strength, just beware that it does temporarily stain the skin yellow!
by Laura Verified Purchase
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