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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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Great value

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I've been using this for many weeks now and I'm quite impressed with the results. Will definitely be buying again. I've been using retinol for many years and felt it was time to find a stronger product and the Ordinary is an affordable option that's been well worth the money for me so far. I introduced this quite slowly and built up the frequency over time and have had no problems with irritation etc. My skin definitely looks more even and glowy the morning after I've used it.

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Great results!

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Love this for fine lines, acne etc .. will purchase again! You only need one pump!

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Good value

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The formulation is great, high strength, just beware that it does temporarily stain the skin yellow!

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Try it out!

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This is just as good as the much more expensive versions, and retinal is more effective than retinol while making your skin less sensitive, so highly recommend this

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Noticed a difference!

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I've been using this about 3 times a week for the last month or so and have already started to notice a difference with my complexion!

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Need To Try

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Love all of The Ordinary products,this is no different.Fab price point and does what it claims to.

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Great

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I'm using twice a week and had no reaction, I think it looks like its working

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Very good

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Very reasonably priced when compared with other brands who offer retinadehyde at sky high prices. And Very effective and anti aging...perfect for reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

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Good

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This is a good retinol, I love using retinol in my skincare routine. 

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Little

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Went to buy it as soon as i heard about it. Was using one from more expensive bran which I loved as well. Decided to give this one a go. Finished my first bottle and must say that seen some diffrence in my skin. Deffo will stick with this one

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