The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, Highly Effective Retinoid Serum for Intensive Anti-Ageing Care, 15 ml

I really like this product it seems to be very effective. However it is extremely small so you literally should buy x2 at least

Very effective from first use. Has not caused any skin irritation. Leaves a yellowish tinge/stain

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Mi piace molto, basta poco prodotto da spalmare sulla pelle detersa, si assorbe facilmente e non unge. Lo uso da poco ma vedo già la pelle più compatta e luminosa. Per le rughe ormai alla mia età ci vorrebbe un miracolo (o il botox), però questo prodotto aiuta. Da usare con attenzione se si ha la pelle sensibile, è pur sempre retinolo. Peccato la confezione un po' piccola, avrei preferito qualche ml in più, però è molto pratica, con la pompetta si riesce a dosare bene la crema senza sprechi.

I was a retinoid latecomer, in fact a latecomer to skincare as a whole, not doing anything special until I was 40. By then some damage had already appeared in the form of noticeably thinning skin (I saw capillaries scattered around my face, and this made me look older than any other sign of aging I was experiencing), fine lines, and discolored spots. I wanted to get on the strongest things I could as soon as possible. I began with The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid 2% emulsion, because I'd read it was a beginner-friendly gentle option, but I had the goal of jumping to this retinaldehyde emulsion all along. I'm not 28, after all! (I need to emphasize that middle-aged and older women will see more benefits from strong retinoids like this than younger women, like under 35. Y'all have good enough skin that the changes you'll see are less extreme than what we'll see.) My skin is not sensitive, so I was able to upgrade to this retinal just 6 months after using the granactive. I now use it 6 nights out of 7 with no irritation. The 7th night is exfoliation. I'm not saying everyone will be able to do that, but this is gentle enough - in contrast with conventional retinol - that you might. I have somewhat oily skin, which helps; I expect it'd be drying otherwise, and I do have to put on extra moisturizer in the winter. (But don't we all?) I also apply sunscreen to my face every single day without exception. If you use retinoids and you don't do that, you'll regret it and you won't see the benefits of the retinaldehyde because the sun's radiation will undo them. Yes, the product is yellow. Yes, it leaves a faint cast behind. But that's another reason to apply it at night. It may stain your pillows; I haven't really looked at that, but they get stained with sebum, hair product, and sweat anyway... and they're pillows. You rest your head on them for 8 hours. They're not going to be pristine forever. ...In any case, I apply this directly after cleansing, and it takes about a minute to dry on my face. After that I can apply my moisturizer. I have not found that this retinal causes pimples for me at all. I've been a little afraid of TO's squalane retinoid formulations for that reason. This one doesn't cause breakouts for me. In fact, I had a pimple pop up more frequently with the granactive emulsion. I basically have none with this retinal. After not quite a year, it has begun to noticeably smooth the fine lines on my forehead and around my eyes. Honestly, I have to look to even see them now. My skin's texture is smoother, it's thickened enough that I no longer see capillaries scattered on my face, I have hardly any discoloration, it feels silkier, and I can tell the skin is turning over faster, as it should be. If I do develop a bump or blemish of some kind, it's gone within 24 hours, no exceptions. This selfie is what I look like without any makeup, filters, or photo retouching. Yes, I'm 42. Yes, I get unsolicited compliments, for the first time in years. This is a fantastic product, and if you're in the age group of needing it, you have the patience to wait for results, AND you use it correctly (SPF, people, SPF), you should see your face change markedly. I hope The Ordinary never discontinues this, unless it's to introduce a new retinal formula, because I don't want to shell out 5-10 times this price for someone else's retinal.

I've been using this for about 2 weeks now, 2–3 times a week, and so far it's been okay. It comes in a small pump bottle that's easy to use. The product is yellowish in colour, applies nicely on skin, and although it's only 15 ml, you only need a small amount so it should last a while. Before this, I was using 1% Retinol in Squalane. When I first started using retinol, I had breakouts and peeling even though I introduced it gradually. I was a bit worried about switching to this, but thankfully I've had no redness/peeling, or breakouts so far. My skin doesn't feel dry either. If you're new to retinoids, I'd recommend starting with a lower strength before trying this one. I haven't noticed any dramatic results yet, but it's only been a couple of weeks, and I know these products take time to work.

This is my favourite retinal. I’m so sad that the ordinary doesn’t sell this in Canada anymore. The price on it fluctuates, which is expected I’m glad that I can still get it here. I use this three times a week and I have been using it since October and it’s now February. I have no idea how much is left in the bottle because I can’t see, but it doesn’t feel empty and the pumps still pumping a normal amount of product without spitting. I have a very intense skincare routine, but this helped me get rid of my fine lines and texture. The fine lines aren’t 100% gone hydration also had something to do with it but it did really help. This is my ride or die. I’m really sad. I can’t get in Canada anymore outside of Amazon.

All the sheets, pyjama are yellow after the use. Horrible. Never happened with any other retinal before.