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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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Good so far

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I've used this for a couple of weeks so it's too early to see results, but so far so good. You do need to build up slowly though, I did find my skin was more sensitive after the first use.

by Jay Verified Purchase

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Good value for money

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One of the few 0.2% retinal products on the market and for such an affordable price! It works as expected and doesn't irritate my skin. Recommended!

by Agata Verified Purchase

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Great product

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Really good and great value. Just a small amount is needed and does the job.

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Helped with skin texture

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I purchased more to help with my texture and it’s been great, don’t use often due to sensitivity but done a great job

by Hollie Verified Purchase

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Stains clothing and sheets

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Unfortunately I cannot continue using this, this has such a strong yellow color that my clothes and sheets have a yellow tinge to them after one night of using this, even after moisturizing after application. I bought this for my neck and chest and absolutely cannot use it anymore as I’ll need to wash my sheets everyday if I do. It stains just like tumeric. I cannot imagine anyone with light colored sheets and pillowcases enjoying this 

by Zai Verified Purchase

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Gentle but strong

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I'm an experienced retinal user, and love the ordinary products anyway, so I was glad when they released their 2% retinal serum. Absolutely satisfied, I upgraded from the 1% from another brand and this is just great. However, even though retinal is more gentle than retinol, new users should start with lower percentage to avoid irritation, this is for advanced users

by Viktoria Verified Purchase

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Fab Results

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Never used something like this before, but now it's a must have. Great at evening skin tone and lines, noticed results even after 2 weeks of use. A little goes a long way!

by Mitch - Cult Beauty Staff

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Love

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I have been using this for a few weeks and have noticed a difference to my skin. It’s a slightly stronger retinol so definitely be cautious about how many times a week you use it. I love it!!

by Eleanor - Cult Beauty Staff

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Easy to use

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This project is PERFECT for beginners. It’s a slightly stronger retinol so definitely be cautious about how many times a week you use it, but the pump disperses the PERFECT amount of product and it goes onto the skin so easily. I love it!! 

by Katie Verified Purchase

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Too early to say

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I've only been using this a couple of weeks, I've developed a small patch of little breakouts so I'm hoping this is just the retinal purge before the good stuff!!

by faye Verified Purchase

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