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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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perfect

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a little goes a long way. Still not formed a general opinion, but my neck definitely is benefiting from this

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Saved my skin

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It’s made a world of a difference. I have been experiencing a lot of stress recently and as a result I’ve been seeing a lot of distress on my skin. Using this alongside a few other of the ordinary products have turned it all around completely.

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Nice not too strong

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It's a good retinol not strong but effective. Lasts surprising long for such a few mls.

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better than higher end

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exactly what i was after, works well

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Favourite

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This is my favourite retinal and I’ve tried a lot of high end products. This by far is the best, can be drying at first but once you’ve built up to it there’s no problems

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Love it

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This actually worked But I’d say only use it if you’ve been using weaker retinol in past as it is quite strong No complaints

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Improves skin

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Retinoids of any kind need prolonged use to see noticeable consistent results, and I've only been using this for 3/4 months, it can often take longer. But I have seen results, of all the retinoids I've used this is a step-up so maybe not the one to start with, if you have especially sensitive skin be careful. Make sure you don't overuse it, a couple of times a week and a small amount is all that's needed. But I think it's a really good product and a good price compared to other retinals on the market. If you want to increase strength of your retinoid from a retinol, this is a good one.

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Great retinal

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Just like the medik8 crystal retinal but cheaper.

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My go to retinal

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This concentration is high and the price is so good. There is another brand leader who charge 100.00 for this strength and tbh this is quality. Well done The Ordinary

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You’re gonna have to wash your pillowcases

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I do like this stuff, so this is a re-purchase. But just be warned, the associated admin with having to wash my white pillowcases even more often because they all have yellow face prints is a pain…

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