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The Ordinary Retinol Serum 0.5% in Squalane 30ml

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£7.80

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Good retinol serum

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

This retinol works wonders on my skin and isn’t too harsh. It plumps my skin and leaves it feeling really soft. 

by Emily Verified Purchase

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Love

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I always come back to this retinol. Excellent value for money and does exactly what is required. Works well on sensitive skin and layers well with other products.

by Glowria Verified Purchase

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Retinol 0.5 in squalane

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

This is a great retinol if just starting out with retinol - with the added benefit of squalane it is very moisturising - no irritation at all 

by Elaine

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Gentle

3 stars out of a maximum of 5

Gentle but I haven't seeing much improvement, the price its good but I wont repurchase!

by Silvia Verified Purchase

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First time using retinol

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

I don't have other retinol products to compare to, but this works for me. It's a little bit oily because of the squalene in it too, so I don't use it every night. I probably use this twice a week, I just leave it on my skin overnight. Sometimes I use a cotton bud just to put under my eyes instead of an eye cream. I haven't had any breakouts or problems with my skin since using. And I feel my skin is looking healthier and more dewy, but don't expect some dramatic change. I think these are one of those products that you'll thank yourself for using in 30 years time to keep your skin looking young, but whilst you're already young it won't change much on the outside.

by Char Verified Purchase

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Amazing

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Worked like magic for my skin. Does an amazing job and very affordable 

by ויקטוריה Verified Purchase

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Loved it

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I was scared I would purge but I used for sandwich method for the first week and it really helped with my tolerance to it. Improved my skin texture

by Aria Verified Purchase

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Amazing

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My first The Ordinary purchase. Great price for an amazing product. Well worth it and will definitely reorder

by Kelly Verified Purchase

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too bad 3 months expiry only

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

we need only few drops so no way im gonna finish it within 3 months ...really a waste of a product.

by shosho Verified Purchase

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Great

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You can't get anything better for this price

by Sophie Verified Purchase

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