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The Ordinary Retinol Serum 0.5% in Squalane 30ml

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Image 1, a moderate-strength retinol serum that targets general signs of skin aging. Image 2, 0.5% retinol improved the look of fine and dynamic lines. squalane enhances surface level hydration. anhydrous serum texture. Image 3, apply daily in the evening, use sun protection during the day. Image 4, 1 = prep, cleanser, toners. 2 = treat, water-based serums, eye serums, anhydrous solutions, oils. 3 = seal, suspensions, moisturizers, SPF.

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Great product but follow the rules

Heed my warning: before using retinol, read, research, know your skin and start slow. I have been building up from the 0.2% and the suspense in squalane really suits my skin. I told a dr and an aesthetician that I was using retinol as part of my regime (I'm 29), they both suggested using salicylic acid on congested areas and closed comedones. I should have ignored this as I had no issues at that point and the retinol had been working. this actually created more congestion and cystic acne. Back to the retinol and my skin is clearing. Because it's so cheap, I even use it on my back. The active ingredient in a dropper bottle is compromised when it is exposed to light and oxygen so you should change it after a month of use to get the same effect and always keep it closed and tucked away. Again, it's so reasonably priced that this is fine. I can't wait to try the 1% which is sitting in my drawer ready.

by RachelHep

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This ruined my skin!!!

This product ruined my skin after only 4 days! My cheeks and under eye area are now all crepey and ruined!! I am 25 and I look like I have the skin of an 80 year old!!! I am so upset and I cant even get my skin back to normal, please research before you buy, it doesn't react the same with everyone.

by Amber

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Perfect!

Perfect!

by annebalik

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Gentle yet effective

I was afraid that it might compromise my skin barrier but actually it works perfectly while providing some moisture. I previously used a 0.3 retinol product and wanted to step up my retinol. I think The Ordinary was the cheapest option I have seen so far. I mix it with MAP 10% and apply nothing over it. It brightens my skin and my acne marks are slowly fading.

by nutty

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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5

I started to use it every other night. My skin didn't get dry and my skin seems to glow. A little goes a long way and I will buy a higher concentration next time.

by lizzy

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Great retinol product

This really is amazing. My skin glows.

by PCD

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Great Starter

I have used the 0.2% so this percentage was next up. No irritation, redness or peeling from this formula. I love that it's an oil so it's moisturising enough for night. A great product for beginners.

by Emmeline

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BEST ORDINARY PRODUCT!

Admittedly I really wasn’t expecting amazing results from this product, nor was I expecting immediate results but this really went beyond my expectations. I have used gentler retinoids before so I thought I’d jump straight to the 0.5%, luckily I didn’t have any dryness or irritation whatsoever and instead woke up with super smooth, glowing and healthier looking skin. Where it’s made the most improvement is the nasal labial lines that I worried were becoming more prominent from smoking, I noticed less depth in those lines after the first day of use. This is great for layering over other products from the brand and I’m currently using it for the Hyaluronic serum and Buffet. I will definitely repurchase this, in fact, I cannot imagine not being without it.

by Patty - CB Staff

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So far sooo good!

This my first retinol ever and after 2 weeks I can only say good things about it. I've bought it for me (31, dry, olive skin) and my mother (57, very dry, medium skin) and we both love this serum. It doesn't sting at all, no bad reactions and even though is an oil-based serum it's not oily at all. I can only see my skin more glowing. Definitely will buy more and more from The Ordinary. And also, 10 stars to Cult beauty team and Shipping... LESS THAN 5 WORKING DAYS (placed the order on Monday and on Friday morning I was opening it!) to get my package in Italy. So amazed! Thank you all!

by Italian New Entry

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Makes my skin glow

I purchased this product around 3 months ago and I am very impressed with the results. I have been using AHAs and BHAs on my skin for a long time so I went straight for the 0.5% concentration retinol, increasing the frequency over time. I only had a small bit of dryness at the start but now I use it every other day and my skin is noticeably even and glowing after each use.

by Freya

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