The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

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3.8

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    3.0
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    from
    summerseabreeze

    a month ago

    After a disastrous experience with ROC's Retinol night treatment some time back (which came been highly raved about online), I decided to give The Ordinary's a shot. Although 'supposedly' more...

    About reviewer (811 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    notjustgingerly

    4 years ago

    I got this as a “starting off” formula of retinol and I am glad to say I haven’t had any irritation or problems from using it (for about three months). As it takes a long time to see results from...

    About reviewer (381 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    urbancivre

    4 years ago

    Minimal improvement, turned bad quickly

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Doodleses

    4 years ago

    I am reviewing the 5% retinol version of this squalane oil. In the last few years I've tried quite a bit of retinol products from drugstore to high end over the years to treat my acne scars, and...

    About reviewer (494 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MadeleineElster

    5 years ago

    Admittedly, I have not been able to get my hands on the much raved about Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion because it has remained sold out on Sephora's and Ulta's sites for most of the COVID...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    The1997

    5 years ago

    price: € packaging: 3 Buy again? Most probably not. "Not great, not terrible" - that's exactly how I feel about this product. It was overall just a bit too meh, and having the excellent Granactive...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    ocarina

    5 years ago

    This review is for the 1% in squalene. At night after double cleansing, I spray my face with a treatment toner several times and then massage in 4-5 drops of the retinol oil.This creates a sort of...

    About reviewer (473 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    tinkerrbelle

    5 years ago

    From research on skincare forums and case studies I've learnt that Retinol such as this can NOT give you short term results, or even medium term results. In fact, people only start showing results...

    About reviewer (1694 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MondOfSchwarz

    5 years ago

    Being used to using prescription retin a, I wasn’t expecting too awful much from this. Granted, I’ve not used retin a in a few months. But this stuff is amazing for my skin. My skin is clearer and...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    squidgy

    5 years ago

    I love this product. It's made the biggest difference to my skin. My skin is now 'mature' and I was waking up with rough patches every morning, cellular turnover slowing down now I'm in my 40's. I...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    mandyjane28

    5 years ago

    I have to agree with the previous reviewer.. this made my face breakout and I haven’t had a big breakout in a long time! I usually use the Skinstitut Retinol Serum and have never had any issues. I...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    adussa

    5 years ago

    Later edit: I had to stop using it cause it kept causing irritation. It turned out I am allergic to retinol, which is most unfortunate as I liked the product. This is a review for TO's 0.2 %...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    pvelazquez10

    5 years ago

    Background: oily t zone, acne prone & redness **I'm actually using the 0.2% version of this (i couldnt find a review for it). Not sure how this is working for meyet. I bought this with the...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    erinro

    6 years ago

    I have been using this relatively diligently for a year. It is a light oil-based serum. I find that it goes on really nicely. I definitely don't use it straight, I dilute about four drops with my...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Afrocutie

    6 years ago

    I started off with the Granactive Retinoid in Squalane 5% for 6months. Starting off very slowly over skincare and then ending up applying every night over toner. I have recently finished a...

    About reviewer (104 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    frippery

    6 years ago

    TLDR; If this actually works, it must take a long time. I didn't notice it doing anything for me, unlike retinoids like Differin, which work a little too well as far as retinization. I used the 1%...

    About reviewer (180 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    letty114

    6 years ago

    I’ve been using this for about 6 months and whilst it never gave me breakouts or irritation, I won’t repurchase. I feel there’s too much oil and too little retinol, so I’m moving to the 5%. At my...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sugarfreepersonality

    6 years ago

    I wanted to go ahead and write a review as I purchased almost a dozen Ordinary products to change up my skincare routine and try some new things. I have been using this and the 100% squalane...

    About reviewer (80 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Maddie0582

    7 years ago

    So good. I really enjoy using it. I have 1% retinol in silicone (white tube) and this. I use 1% retinol once a week - initially my skin was peeling, purging but it got used to. I decided to ‘add...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shi1

    7 years ago

    The Ordinary was my introduction into retinols about two years ago. I started with the Advanced Retinoids 2% (now renamed Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion) which did not cause any irritation, but...

    About reviewer (170 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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