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The Ordinary

The Ordinary Retinol Serum 0.5% in Squalane 30ml

A potent serum enriched with retinol to refine the look of pores and skin texture.

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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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Gentle Yet Effective

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I love the spreadable nature of this formula. Very cost-effective.

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Youth in a little bottle.

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Made my skin feel super soft. Only been using every 3/4 days to begin with as it can make skin a little tender. Fir the price it’s brilliant and not super expensive like some brands out there.

by LisaM Verified Purchase

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Good price

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I have been wanting to try retinol for a while so for this price I thought why not. Haven’t noticed any changes yet but hopefully after a few months I will 

by Gabrielle Verified Purchase

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My opinion

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My opinion is that retinol 0.5 is too weak for me. And I don't like the oily coating after application. I use it on my décolletage or back.

by Veronika

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Worth a try

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Does not really help with any antiaging effect, but I guess it's worth a try with the price.

by Penny Verified Purchase

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clears my skin

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Noticed such a difference with this! After the purging stage which wasnt that bad my skin is so much clearer

by Elena Verified Purchase

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The ordinary retinol 0.5%

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I have seen improvement in my skin wrinkles and pimples by using ordinary retinol It’s good price make me order regularly  I purchase this regularly 

by Sadia Verified Purchase

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Great so far

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I love this product although when I first started using it my skin was sensitive to it so I spaced it out rather than every night like it says. I did go through a phase of my skin looking worse, and I nearly gave up thinking it wasn't right for me. After reading up online I decided to keep going and I'm glad I did. The dry, scaly, spotty phase passed and now my skin looks fresher and smoother.

by Lauren Verified Purchase

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Good but…

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

I really like this product and find that it really helps to reduce fine lines, however, although I avoid the eye area I find that my eyes burn every time I use it so maybe it’s a little too strong for me. Skin feels lovely though!

by Suraiya Verified Purchase

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So far so good

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Not causing any irritation to my skin which is a first for retinol. Have seen a difference in texture and fine lines

by Ellie Verified Purchase

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