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The Ordinary Retinol Serum 0.5% in Squalane 30ml

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£7.80

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A chart showing The Ordinary retinoid products with their names, textures, strengths, and recommended users. Text reads: How to choose the right retinoid for you: Retinol 0.2% in Squalane Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane Retinol 1% in Squalane Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Oil-like Serum Creamy Serum Oil-like Serum Oil-like Serum Oil-like Serum Creamy Serum Low-Strength Moderate-Strength Moderate-Strength High-Strength High-Strength Our Strongest Retinoid Best for: The First-Time Retinoid User Best for: The Occasional User Best for: The Frequent User Best for: The Advanced User Best for: The Advanced User Best for: The Expert User.

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Excited to use it

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I tried the 1% granactive before and loved it, giving a go to a gentler product now

by Su Verified Purchase

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Holy grail product

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

This product leaves my skin feeling smooth the next day.

by Hasika Verified Purchase

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Great retinol

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I love this retinol, it’s a great entry level product that didn’t cause me any breakouts or sensitivity. It feels greasy on the skin but sinks in after a while. Will repurchase the next strength up after finishing this one 

by Char

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The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane is an excellent choice if you want to incorporate a potent retinol serum into your skincare routine. It provides noticeable results as long as your skin can tolerate the high concentration and possible side effect

by Omar Verified Purchase

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Loved it

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This was my first time trying The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane. The consistency feels like a facial oil and is easy to massage onto the skin. With regular usage, it cleared up tiny marks, pores, and fine lines resulting in noticeable clear and smooth skin. My skin visibly looked better, clear, and improved

by Omar Verified Purchase

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3 stars out of a maximum of 5

have used better and have used worse. it's...ok

by Sidorela Verified Purchase

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Great product

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I am using the retinol 3 times a week in the evening always after the moisturizer. Helps with renovating the skin and it is with great anti-aging benefits. I like it and highly recommend. Good value for money.

by Muna Verified Purchase

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Good for the money

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Good for the money, helps with texture and skin tone

by tomas

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Good

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Works well as starter retinol for a good price. Leaves skin plump and soft

by Rebecca Verified Purchase

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Love this

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I always come back to this retinol, it’s great value for money and does what it should. Works well on dry/sensitive skin and layers well with other products. Much prefer this to the inkey list retinols 

by vinnie Verified Purchase

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