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The Ordinary

The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion 15ml

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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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Enjoy using my retinal

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Enjoy using this retinal product by The Ordinary. My skin hasn’t reacted negatively and I can even apply it on my neck. Only wish that it was 30ml rather than 15ml, but you only need one pump, so it lasts a while. It does leave a stain so wipe your hands after applying the product.

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You can’t beat this for the price

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Really solid retinal, I purchased this to help with acne and texture and it certainly is I just wish this was 30ml

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Perfect into product to retinal!

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If you want to up the retinal game then this product is perfect - it’s so affordable and does a great job. This is a repurchase for me and will continue to be. It’s scent free and has greatly improved the look of my skin in just a few months! I highly recommend to anyone!

by Nicole Verified Purchase

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Love this

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I’ve used so many retinols and retinals and this is the best one I’ve used so far. I like to use cicaplast after and my skin is lovely in the morning

by Abby Verified Purchase

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So good!

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Exactly the same as the high end brands, high retinal percentage as well which I love/need.

by Maria Verified Purchase

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Nice Retinal

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Been a regular user of retinol and started using this one and so far so good!

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2nd purchase

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Optimistic enough with this to keep using.

by Clare Verified Purchase

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Love this

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Great value and formulation for the price. Only slight downside is tends to stain pillows more than premium brands

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Amazing for price

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A brilliant price point, have been using twice a week as i go up in strength from another much more costly brand, no irritation no redness or dryness experienced

by Bea Verified Purchase

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Great value for price

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Although the bottle is 15ml it’s a reasonable price for the strength of retinal. It’s 0.2% retinal which is equivalent to medik8 20 (don’t quote me!) but that’s from the research I found. I love medik8 but this may be a more reasonable price option - I have not been using that long to see any drastic changes but have not had a reaction on my skin. I will say the only thing I don’t like about it is that it will stain your nails and hands a yellow colour so make sure to wash your hands after use!

by Laura Verified Purchase

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