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Retinol 1% in Squalane

The Ordinary

The Ordinary

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Retinol 1% in Squalane

Ampoules

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4.1

(94)

6 Total Ingredients

Ingredients distribution based on EWG rating

Ingredient Safety

Ingredient Compatibility

The number of good or bad ingredients for each skin type

oily skin

Oily

1 Good

0 Bad

sensitive skin

Sensitive

0 Good

1 Bad

Addresses These Concerns

Product Attributes

Alcohol-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Allergen-free
Cruelty-free
Fragrance-free

Ratings & Reviews

4.1

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94 Reviews

Rating Distribution

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6

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4

28

5

40

Product Attributes

Alcohol-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Allergen-free
Cruelty-free
Fragrance-free

Photo Reviews

66 Reviews

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Retinol 1% in Squalane

product review positives

I started with 1% cause I knew little or nothing about how to start using retinoids in February but I didn’t slug on it. I introduced it gradually into my routine once weekly only at night. The purging stage was not visible at all cause they came in ...

product review negatives

The PAO is literally too small to finish a 30ml bottle, i ended throwing it into the trash with so much product still left in it

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ugcgretell

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Retinol 1% in Squalane

product review positives

After 3 months using this product, my face looks more cared for and I have improved a lot. I no longer have acne breakouts like before. I really love this product and I plan to keep it in my skincare routine.

product review negatives

I just don't like that you have to keep it in the fridge after opening it

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skincarenobs

Oily/Resilient

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Retinol 1% in Squalane

product review positives

My favourite retinol serum! The Ordinary offers a range of retinol product with different concentration helps so much for beginners to slowly introduce retinoid into their skincare routine. I have used 0.2% and the 1% retinol in squalane for 1.5 yea...

product review negatives

The POA is said to be 3 months after opening. It is too short. I could not finish using such a bottle in 3 months. I have used this for 6 months and so far it is fine but after 6 months, I realized the product has slightly turned into light yellowish...

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Achilles

Dry/Sensitive

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Retinol 1% in Squalane

product review positives

This is the a retinol squalene based essence. It’s one of the first few retinol products I used. It’s a gentle formula which did not irritate my skin.

product review negatives

I didn’t see a huge difference on my skin compared to ada-arlene or tretinoin. Unfortunately retinol is not readily available for the skin to use unlike retinoids

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Sheyshey

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Retinol 1% in Squalane

product review positives

This producted helped with my acne scars and dark spots

product review negatives

At the beginning, one might experience skin peeling and extreme dryness. But overtime skin gets used to the product.

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