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The Ordinary Retinol Serum 1% in Squalane 30ml

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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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Amazing for price

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A great staple product! Won’t change your life overnight but will you give you benefits forever 

by Samantha Verified Purchase

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Brilliant product

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

Makes my skin look so much smoother and keeps acne at bay

by Amy Verified Purchase

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Vitamin A

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I have been constantly repurchasing this item to use it as my night serum because they helps in minimising the reoccurrence of acne

by DC Verified Purchase

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Great value product

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I really don’t think you can go wrong with the ordinary product and this one does not disappoint. It applies really nicely and I haven’t had any issues with my sensitive skin 

by Becky Verified Purchase

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Not the best retinal serum

2 stars out of a maximum of 5

I’ve not tried many retinal serums. I love the ordinary products so thought I’d give this a try. I didn’t like how oily this is as I have an oily tzone and it makes me look greasy and the product takes hours to absorb into my skin. Maybe someone with dry skin would love this but I would rather try another retinal product the next time.

by Donna Verified Purchase

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Love 💕💕

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I love this product so effective i used it multiple times and never regretted 

by Areen Verified Purchase

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Great for the price

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

Great retinol serum for the price. Takes quite a while to sink into skin though

by Rachel

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Nice

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I tried the 0.5 % strength and really liked it so have now purchased the 1%. These are great value and haven’t irritated my skin so far 

by Becky Verified Purchase

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Effective

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I started with the 0.5% retinol serum which wasn’t enough for my oily skin. This, used every day, is honestly the only thing I have ever used that has actually made a difference, my skin looks smoother and complexion is improved. Also it’s quite thick and doesn’t fully sink into the skin - so to make sure it doesn’t rub off onto my pillow at night I put this on in the evening so it has a few hours to sink into my skin before going to bed.

by Lauren Verified Purchase

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Excellent

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Really nice feeling formula, kinda hydrating too. Saw other reviews say that initially dried out their skin etc but I didn't get any negative reactions. In my early twenties so I don’t really have fine lines so I don’t if it helps with that.

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