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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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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 ...
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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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For those who have used retinol before
I love love this retinol and its price point. A few notes after reading other reviews, it does not take much, I use maybe 1/4 of a dropper. Let it sit for a minute or two before putting on moisturizer. it is of course an oil based serum and will absorp slower than a traditional retinol cream. if you have sensitive skin, do not use on your eyelid/undereye and get a seperate eye retinol cream (I like the roc one). Do not be surprised if your acne gets worse at first, your skin probably needed a purge. Keep your routine simple and limit other actives at the same time especially vit c or salicylic acid. do not exfoliate the same night. Use it every other day at most when you start, less often if it is your first retinol. The formula is to die for if you use it properly, I never have any redness or dry patches with it. I have combo/oily skin and it is so hydrating and great at keeping my skin barrier happy. As always WEAR SPF!!!
Amazing product!
I have been using this for 2 weeks and i have noticed a difference. It has diminished the melasma and made my skin more even tone. I use it every other night but it did take about three applications for my skin to get used to it. I have sensitive dry combo skin and this doesnt irritate at all. I will definitely recommend and purchase again.
Wow!!!
I've never gone out of my way to write a review on a product before, but this specific serum is worth writing one. Being 100% honest, this product should be more expensive for how good it feels on the skin. Speaking for my skin specifically, it cleared up some acne, made it feel 10x softer, and gave me glass skin before bed. Now, it claims that it anti-ages your skin, we'll see in 10 years. I can't speak on that now. I will always repurchase this product because of how glowy, soft, and rejuvenated my skin feels/looks after. Everyone should try this prdouct at least once to see if it does wonders to their skin as it did mine. I'm hoping it does!!! For my first review, this is pretty long lol.
Love this so much!
At 51, finding this for such an affordable price was so cool. Its so anti aging and soaks right in. Youll see a difference in your skin quickly and so will others and they will he asking about it too. 😆. Its so affordable i use it on my décolletage area and shoulders and arms too!
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I current use The Ordinary GF 15% serum for visible skin repair & winkles & multi-peptide + hyaluronic acid serum for firmness & elasticity followed by The Ordinary moisturizer. Should i add this to my nightly regime for the retinol?
- Asked by JH
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there. Thank you for reaching out. Yes, GF 15% Solution and Retinol 0.5% in Squalane can be combined in the evening as a part of a well-aging regimen. We recommend applying GF 15% Solution, followed by Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 and then finishing with Retinol 0.5% in Squalane before your moisturizer. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I use this with your Multi Peptide Eye Serum?
- Asked by Em
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, yes, both Retinol 0.5% in Squalane and Multi-Peptide Eye Serum can be used together in the same regimen. However, we do not recommend applying Retinol 0.5% in Squalane around the eye area.Was this answer helpful to you
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I tend to have an oily T zone. Will this increase the oil production as i am trying to decrease "11" and forehead lines?
- Asked by Sayrah
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageSqualane is a naturally occurring substance found in the body. It makes up 10% of our natural sebum and is among the most commonly found lipids in the skin cell. Using Retinol 0.5% in Squalane should not increase oil production. Retinoids regulate sebaceous activity and over time often help control excess shine and breakouts.Was this answer helpful to you
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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