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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, Intermediate Retinol Serum
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Summary
The Ordinary's Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Serum is a water-free formula containing 0.5% retinol. This oil-like serum (anhydrous) is great for experienced users of pure retinol products looking for solutions for textural irregularities and signs of aging.
Benefits
- Targets signs of aging
- Improves skin's elasticity, texture, and radiance
Formulated Without
- Alcohol
- Gluten
- Nuts
- Silicone
- Parabens
- Sulfates
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The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine.
Apply a small amount to the face in the PM, after water serums but before heavier treatments. Do not use with other retinoid treatments. Use sun protection in the AM.
Contraindications: Do not use in the same routine as other retinoids, direct acids, pure or ethylated vitamin C, or ''Buffet'' + Copper Peptides 1%.
Squalane, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Retinol, Solanum Lycopersicum (tomato) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, BHT.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
The product is...
The product is quite good but I find the size of the bottle quite inappropriate regarding its PAO of just 3 months, it's impossible to use even a third of the bottle with regular use before it spoils. Please consider a smaller packaging. DECIEM Response: Thanks so much for your review and feedback ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
You should HIGHLIGHT the need to refrigerate.
This should be in bold, really. Maybe with a graphic element. Because I completely missed it until reading a recient marketing email.
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I Keep Buying This Product!!
I was diagnosed with hormonal acne, and found retinol works to clear skin beautifully! Always fought breakouts and lost. Clears darks spots, evens skin tone, smooths skin. 1st time users should research best use practices. ❤️
Skin Drinks It Up!
love this product, it's not for beginners with retinol. It is a oil texture, but my skin drank it up. brighter skin, faded dark spots, even tone and worked on wrinkles. love it and I love this line.
Great price
Great price bought this to use on the body so needed and more economical price point
TRASH
This product is trash and the pipe over.Ordinary is also trash. I've used the eyelash syndrome 46 months.I've used the other serums 4326 months and there is absolutely no difference for the better in my skin. The vitamin c serum in particular, leaves my face sticky.
I would buy this product again
I love this serum! My face tends to be oily and normally all other serums leave my skin feeling extra oily. Not this one! I was very surprised to see and feel the difference the next day, I finally found a serum that fits my skin complexion!
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how many times can. u use it in a week
- Asked by lisa
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, thank you for reaching out! We recommend starting with 1-2x/week and then building up as your tolerance increases. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Can this be used to brighten body marks?
- Asked by ne
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngagePlease note this product has been specifically formulated and tested for use on the face. If you wish to use it elsewhere, we strongly recommend applying a small test patch before proceeding.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I use this alone at night
- Asked by letty
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there. Yes, Retinol 0.5% in Squalane can be used alone at night after cleansing if you'd like. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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I didnt know this needsd to be refrigerated after opening and I opened mine 5 days ago is it too late to put in fridge now?
- Asked by Dani
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, your product should be fine, however, we'd recommend storing it in the fridge going forward. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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I know this is a serum, but it is extremely oily. Is it supposed to be so oily?
- Asked by Rebecca
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, yes, as our Retinol 0.5% in Squalane sits in a base of Squalane. This is what contributes to the oil-like texture.Was this answer helpful to you