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The Ordinary Retinol Serum 1% in Squalane 30ml

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RRP: £8.50 Current price: £6.80

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Image 1 - A brown glass bottle of retinol serum with a dropper cap, surrounded by water droplets and accompanied by the text A high-strength retinol serum that targets general signs of skin aging.
Image 2 - Image of a textured surface with bubbles, featuring the text 1% retinol improves the appearance of fine and dynamic lines, while evening skin texture and tone. Squalane enhances surface-level hydration.
Image 3 - A person with clear skin is applying a dropper of serum to their face with visible text that reads Apply daily in the evening. Use sun protection during the day.
Image 4 - A smooth, clear liquid serum texture is shown with the text Anhydrous serum texture displayed prominently.
Image 5 - Image shows a series of skincare product textures arranged in three rows labeled PREP, TREAT, and SEAL, with product types displayed: cleansers and toners in the PREP row, water-based serums, eye serums, and oils in the TREAT row with Anhydrous Solutions highlighted, and suspensions, moisturizers, and SPF in the SEAL row.

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Doesn’t do anything

1 stars out of a maximum of 5

Bought this product with the hope that it could help with my acne scars and breakouts. I have seen no visible reduction in my scarring and instead I have experienced breakouts of whiteheads due to the fact this product is so oily. Has also done nothing for my pores or textural problems. Never again going to purchase from the Ordinary - they don’t live up to what they promise.

by Marie

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Love this

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I am 25 so am more using this for all the benefits other than reducing wrinkles. But regardless, this is fantastic! Even after just one use my skin looked plumper and firmer and now using it twice a week and the difference is amazing. My family have also noticed and can tell that I have changed something in my routine. I love this!

by Rachel

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Excellent product

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

Love this stuff so much! Used the 0.5% first for my skin to build a tolerance. After only a week or so use the redness on my cheeks had gone and my skin feels better than ever. Such good quality at an incredibly low price. Definitely worth trying! Thank you x

by Late 30’s

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Serum

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

It’s ok.

by Dora

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So pleased

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

This is my first time using retinol and to be honest I picked the ordinary because of the price. I started twice a week the first week, then every other night the second week and am now on every night. I have had no adverse effects. This week 3 people have told me how well I looked! I have noticed a significant change in my open pores. I think it’s too early to say about wrinkles but my skin is definitely looking better already. Once this runs out I may go onto the 2%. It’s a thumbs up from me

by Over 60

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really nice

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I've been using it for about a month and I think I already see some evening out of skin tone. It's also really hydrating and pleasant to use.

by Debbie

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I will always have a bottle

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I don’t usually write reviews, but felt I had to about this stuff. I have always suffered from mild/moderate acne since my teens (now early 30s!) and have tried NUMEROUS products and treatments which claim to help. I saw the reviews and thought for the price I’d give this a go and I’m so glad I did! I still have the occasional hormonal breakout, but this is nothing compared to how it would have been previously, and does not last as long, the rest of the time I am clear skinned! Something I never thought I’d be able to say. It even made the texture better, pores less open and smoother, even friends have commented. I started slow with the 0.5% and slowly moved up to 1%. It can be slightly drying but if you start low and build up the use it hasn’t affected me too much. Something I will now use forever, and may even move up to the 2%. It’s much cheaper than most of the other products I have tried, and MUCH more effective!

by Cmc

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Lovely product

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I usually use raw rosehip oil on my face at night but as it stains the pillowcase, I use this product when I’m away. It sinks in well and doesn’t irritate my skin with the added advantage that it’s colourless. Might try a stronger retinoid product next time but this was a great introduction.

by Nettle

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Great product for travelling

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I usually use unrefined rose hip oil at night but obviously when I stay everywhere else I can’t as it stains the pillowcase. I bought this to use instead. From the first use I found it is well tolerated by my skin and still keeps the wrinkles at bay. I have used other retinol products without the squalane which dried my skin over time and I needed to apply a moisturiser too. This product is great as it does the job in one go. The bottle lasts a long time but is small enough to travel with.

by Nettle

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Awesome

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I have noticed my skin is more calm, smooth, bright, plumped, skin tone is more even. I really think if I had to choose one product from The Ordinady to continue using it would be this one.

by Vanesa

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