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The Ordinary

The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion 15ml

A powerful serum with a high concentration of retinal, designed to firm, smooth and brighten the skin’s appearance.

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Image 1 - A diagram explains how to include a retinoid in your skincare regimen, showing AM steps Prep with Glucoside Foaming Cleanser and Multi-Peptide + HA Serum, Treat with Multi-Peptide + HA Serum, and Seal with Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan, and PM steps Prep with Glycolipid Cream Cleanser, Treat with Retinal 0.2% Emulsion*, and Seal with Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan, with a note that we recommend using this as a nighttime treatment and applying an SPF the next morning. Image 2 - A comparison image showing a forehead before treatment with visible wrinkles labeled Before and the same forehead after treatment with reduced wrinkles labeled After, with additional text Testing on 33 panelists. Image 3 - Image shows a bottle of The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion with yellow drops, text says Retinal 0.2% Emulsion High Strength Retinaldehyde Smooths and refines texture Skin looks firmer Reduces look of crows feet Reduces dark spots Boosts skin elasticity The Ordinary Clinical Formulations with Integrity Retinal 0.2% Emulsion A High-Strength Retinaldehyde Formula for Age Support Émulsion de Rétinal 0.2% Une Formule Puissante au Rétinaldéhyde pour Cibler les Signes de lAge Signs of aging. Image 4 - A guide comparing six The Ordinary retinoid products showing bottle, texture, strength, and user type with text How to choose the right retinoid for you: Retinol 0.2% in Squalane Oil-like Serum Low-Strength Best for: The First-Time Retinoid User Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion Creamy Serum Moderate-Strength Best for: The Occasional User Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Oil-like Serum Moderate-Strength Best for: The Frequent User Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane Oil-like Serum High-Strength Best for: The Advanced User Retinol 1% in Squalane Oil-like Serum High-Strength Best for: The Advanced User Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Creamy Serum Our Strongest Retinoid Best for: The Expert User.

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Have been using retinol for some time before trying this. Started slow but up to 3x week now and it’s doing wonders for my skin. Hasn’t irritated at all but I’m used to retinol products. Haven’t had a problem with colour transfer either. Am sticking with this as it’s really helping with aging and unevenness.

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Incredible

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The price for this is amazing compared to other brands!

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Skincare staple!

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Love this product , comes at the fraction of the price of other higher end products and the results are insane. This has become a staple in my skincare routine. I have very dry sensitive skin and this hasn’t irritated the skin at all. Love the ordinary and will continue to support their company as the products are so affordable and effective! Skin felt firmer within weeks!

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Works FAST

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This serum is a huge step up from the other retinoids from The Ordinary. I noticed results within 2 weeks

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The best for the price!

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I’m On my second bottle and use 2-3 times a week. It really firms up my skin and I will always use it. Being a higher strength it’s took a few years to work my way up to this but I’m a big believer it’s made my face look 10 yrs younger. Add to your night routine you won’t regret it!

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Amazing

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I hardly review skin products as how can we really tell if they work? However, you can see the wonders of retinal almost immediately. Smoother skin and fine lines reduced. I buy this every month and have bought it for my 80 year old mum too, who has also noticed the impact. Be warned though, use a pillow cover because it staines sheets yellow, bit it's worth it.

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Love this!

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This product is so good, I’ve used retinols in the past that really make my skin dry and flaky but this does not damage the skin barrier at all and it’s such a good price. The yellow colour doesn’t bother me as it’s used before bed and I really notice a difference with my skin when I use it, would definitely recommend!

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Good!

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

Only rating it a 4 at the moment as I have only started using this but heard good things if you are consistent with it! Don’t be put off by the yellow liquid it blends nicely after applying and it’s gives a lovely glow! Apply a barrier cream before and after this product and wear SPF the following day. No reaction to this product just dry skin but that’s normal keep applying a barrier cream and good moisturiser.

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Great Retinal

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Great product with a great price tag. Does the job

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The Ordinary Retinal

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This retinal is really easy and smooth to apply. I have relatively sensitive skin and this caused me no irritation whatsoever; I started using it twice a week and now use it every other night. My skin texture seems to have improved already… but I know this is a long game!

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