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The Ordinary's Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is a very high strength retinoid formula that rapidly firms and smooths skin, while noticeably reducing the appearance of dark spots. It helps refine skin texture, while targeting uneven tone and boosting luminosity for brighter, more even-looking skin.
Benefits
- Firms and smooths skin after 2 uses*
- *(after 1x week usage for 2 weeks)
Key Ingredients
- Encapsulated Retinal
- Synthetic Oat Analogues
Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry face and neck in the evening. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes. Start with a weekly application and gradually increase to twice a week, a few days apart, as tolerated by your skin. Apply a moisturizer afterwards. Do not use with other retinoid products. Use sun protection during the day.
*Before first use, gently tap the bottom of the packaging on a hard surface to allow product to dispense properly*
Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ergothioneine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Hexyldecanol, Maltodextrin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Almost perfect Retinal!
This retinal formulation is very light and easy to spread and sink into the skin. It's comfortable to wear and I did not experience any skin irritation. So glad that the it is offered at such a high percentage of retinal that is rare to find from other brands at such an affordable price. What would ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Disappointing
I received this product as a gift from a friend. Apon first look, I was baffled how little product you get for the price. I've used OTC retinaldehyde for years, so I think I will stick with it: I get the same amount of care and three times the product for the price. The Ordinary is not what it used ...
930 results
Not my fav
Not my fav. Burns a little. Stains my skin yellow. Smells bad.
Yellow, stains bedding!
This stuff is Easter-peep yellow, and it stains my bedding. I've used retinol products for years and thought I'd try retinal. My skin is not particularly sensitive, and it's in overall good shape. I spread a pea-sized amount over my whole face, neck, and décolletage, including eyelids and under eyes. I have not noticed any difference/improvement in skin elasticity, firmness, tone, or wrinkling with this product. I also have not experienced burning or peeling as some other reviewers have. The price is much more reasonable than the Murad I also tried last summer, and the products are similar. Overall, mostly because of the staining, I won't buy again. I'll just go back to my tried-and-true Lilyana Naturals retinol cream.
Will buy again!
Love the feel of this on my face. Use every night. It's a must have, keep on hand product. Try it and you will love it.
Takes time
I usually use the emulsion retinoid and that is a PERFECT product. I wanted something stronger though and got this. It is MUCH stronger and like some other people I experienced some burning. I actually put it on my eye lids which is fine with the emulsion but this product absolutely decimated my eye lids lol they burned and I had to use moisturizing products and aquaphor for a while. I now use it after some thicker products, avoiding my eyelids. You just have to be careful and adjust when you put it on based on your sensitivity. I also noticed though that the product turns orange over time. I'd expect that with a vitamin c, but it's kind of strange with this product and it makes me worry if the product is unstable. My skin reacted fine otherwise but it is concerning.
nice
i like this retinal a lot, its much lore affordable than the Murad one i used to buy and this one works just as well!