Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, Intermediate Retinol Serum for the Face That Is Anti-Aging and Skin Smoothing, 30ml

An absolute brilliant product, fantastic price too Doesn’t leave the skin tight or flaky

Great product

I haven't noticed any significant difference in my fine lines or skin smoothing. I do find the squalane base to be quite oily on my skin. This means I absolutely don't need any moisturizer afterward, which simplifies my nighttime routine. It's gentle and hasn't caused any irritation. I know retinol takes consistent use, so I'm going to continue using it to see if the anti-aging results appear later.

As with all The Ordinarys products this is a science backed formula that really delivers. It promises faster cell turnover encouraging collagen renewal. I find it can be a little oily on application but it sinks in really fast leaving no stickiness at all. I can honestly say this works for my skin. It feels smoother, looks younger and I'm impressed. As with all retinol use make sure you use moisturiser morning and night and good sunscreen everyday even on winter days to combat dryness and to prevent sun sensitivity. For me the price is great compared to other retinol creams

Absolutely amazing product my skin instantly felt amazing after applying its an oily but lightweight product but my skin felt instantly moisturised

I wanted to give the brand a try not only because of the good reviews, but because the info that the brand itself offers says that it is for all skin types, I have oily skin. Spoiler alert, it's not for all skin types, it was very DISAPPOINTING. The Retinol 5% is supposed to work to regulate the sebum of the skin but the oily consistency of the serum, which had already improved a lot using another brand, produced the appearance of pimples, blackheads and worsened the appearance of the sebaceous filaments . Niasinamide 10% and Zinc 1% have a hated, soapy consistency. After a week my skin became very irritated and I had to suspend it. Looking for more information I came to learn that this percentage of Niasinamide with Zinc can cause the opposite of what it should, it breaks the normal protective barrier of the skin. I do not intend to use this brand again.

This is the first time I've ever used retinol, it's been about 3 months since I bought this bottle and it's lasted this long! I started using it every other night for the first week then every night the following weeks. It took quite a while to get used to this retinol with it being my first time using and in hindsight I should of started on the 0.2% first, I had the occasional retinol burn In the crease along my neck where it had pooled through the night but it was a indication I had used too much. This retinol has a slightly oily feel but this is because of the squalene, it does however serve its purpose for the morning after my skin felt moisturised. All in all this is a great retinol, I would however use a lower strength 0.2% if its the first time using, then after a couple of months go to 0.5% then 1.0. I recommended this to my friends as already I have noticed a reduction in my age spots, fine lines, and my skin has a more youthful dewy complexion. It does take time, you won't see results straight away but stay with it and remember you'll get better results the stronger the retinol! But you need to get used to retinol in the first place and this retinol is a good place to start.

Ordinary are a fantastic company that clearly know what they’re doing. The retinal comes in an aesthetically pleasing bottle which goes nicely with my skincare corne! The Doppler it comes with it high quality and really good for accurate dispensing. You only need a few drops which makes application very easy and smooth. It absorbs evenly in the areas you’re applying it to and provides a gentle feeling to where it’s being absorbed. The smell is quite normal for a retinol serum and last for a very long time.