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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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Nice

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

This is a must in my skin care routine, there has been a massive improvement on a whole but my issue is sometimes it can sting... It's extremely rare but can become unpleasant.

by Jessica Verified Purchase

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Use it on my neck

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I use this on my neck to prevent fine lines. 

by Asha Verified Purchase

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Nice

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I really like this retinol, was a bit hesitant as I do have quite sensitive skin but I had no reaction to this product and have now worked my way up to the 1%. Price point is great, and big fan of the recyclable packaging too.

by Mel Verified Purchase

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very nice

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

slow results but very moisturising and gives plump looking skin!

by Saleeha Verified Purchase

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Wish I had used it sooner!

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

You need to persevere for a few months and use it BEFORE any other serums but after your PM cleanser. I can honestly say it has transformed my skin, I’m 32 and people are shocked when I tell them my age & that’s without make up. Bargain buy I could not live without.

by Amy Verified Purchase

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Love it

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Wow love this it’s amazing this is such a nice retinol product and is so gentle makes my skin feel so soft and I can see a difference in the morning. 

by Carlie Verified Purchase

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Retinol serum

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

Put this on at night and skin is lovely and soft when I wake in the morning big difference in firmness of skin

by Eg Verified Purchase

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Top

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Like usual how we cannot like this brand or the products? Straight to the point,very accesible and cheap. What else? justbe careful with the retinol darling!

by charafa Verified Purchase

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Gentle

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This a really gentle on your skin and great for starting retinols

by Ali Verified Purchase

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Mid

3 stars out of a maximum of 5

I'm not sure if it works, but this is just so insanely oily! (Yes, I know it's in squalene) but it just does not ever absorb and leaves you an oil slick.

by Diana

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