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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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Only one for me

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Despite its concentration level this gives me no issues on my sensitive skin. I’ve struggled with retinols before as they always made my skin raw. But no issues with this.

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Beautiful Quality

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A beautiful quality retinal serum for the price. Lovely texture and absorbs really well. Very pleased for my mature skin.

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Excellent

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I have used many different types of retinoids, prescription tretinoin, otc retinoids, but this product suits me the best. A tiny tube (15mls) but it lasts beyond a month. It is bright yellow, no scent, spreads easily across face and neck, no dragging, and does not stain my skin. I have found that as I have got older, my skin is less tolerant of strong actives, this has caused no reaction but is effectively and noticeably tackling areas of hyperpigmentation and greatly evening out my skin tone. Already repurchased

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Ordinary retinal

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A high quality retinal product that doesn’t cost $$$. The quantity is very small though, but one pump is enough for the face and neck.

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Incredible value for money!

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This retinal serum is wonderful. It has a lovely texture that spreads really well across the skin without having to use too much product. It's never caused any irritation or dryness on my skin. I can comfortably use it every other day without any issues. For the price this serum is unbeatable. You get such fantastic results over time. This is definitely my new favourite high strength retinal.

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Amazing.

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I have tried many different retinals at all different price points and this may be the best one. It works just as well as the high end products and really helps with keeping the skin clear.

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Game changer

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I’ve used the Medik8 retinal for a few years now, but thought I’d try this with the price difference. I haven’t noticed any difference between the products results and this is almost a tenth of the price of the medik8 equivalent

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Amazing product

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Strong retinal with a small price tag. What’s not to love?

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Influenced

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I was influenced to buy this, it did not disappoint, I’ve had retinol and prescription tretinion costing £££ this is excellent and I have seen some improvement

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Lovely affordable retinal

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It's hard to find an effective yet affordable retinAL product but this is a great option especially for beginners. The bottle is small but it will last you a month or so- I assume because retinoids have a short shelf life. But only one pump will do the whole face so it's not too bad.

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