83%
would repurchase
4.3/5
package quality

price range

description

Retinol 1% in Squalane offers a water-free solution containing 1% retinol—an ingredient that improves the appearance of fine and dynamic lines that arise from a loss of collagen and elastin, while evening skin texture and tone. What’s more, this expert-level formula is supported with squalane, a moisturizing agent naturally found in your skin that enhances surface-level hydration and helps combat the dryness that can be associated with retinol use.

ingredients

Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Retinol, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, BHT.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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2 months ago

THE most effective product I've used so far for KP (chicken skin) on my upper arms. For some odd reason I can't use this on my face without breaking out, despite starting on the relatively mild...

About reviewer (818 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown



4.0
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2 years ago

Pleasantly surprised! I ran out of my prescription retinol and wanted something easy and non-fuss to replace it. I was pleasantly surprised by this product. PROS - price - very affordable - did...

About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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4 years ago

I’m blown away by this stuff. I’ve been using prescription Retin-A Micro 0.04% for a little over a year, and when I ran out I remembered my little bottle of this in my bathroom cabinet I got for...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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4 years ago

I was a bit worried about trying this since I have had some bad luck with TO products. To preface, I have been using tactupump for almost 6 months now, have taken accutane, and tried gel tretinoin...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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5 years ago

Ive used one bottle and love this so much, i got three more. I am experienced/long term retinol user and enjoy this very much. The squalene is a perfect vehicle for the retinol. This is the real...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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5 years ago

This is the first time I use this product, I was using the retinol emulsion before. I do like the consistency, as it absorbs easier than the. emulsion one. I Paid less than 7 Canadian dollars, so I...

About reviewer (223 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

I've only been using this a short period so I dont have major results feedback but I'm happy to report that I've had no drawback from using this retinol thus far. I believe the key to success is...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


1.0
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5 years ago

Once again I was sucked into The Ordinary hype. As my skin is really improving with the regular use of Timeless serums I thought I might go one step further and try Retinol. The Ordinary came to...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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6 years ago

I'm pretty new to retinol and did use Neutrogena rapid wrinkle serum which I actually noticed a difference after 6 months. From there, I moved onto this and after giving it 6 months as well, it's...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

I recently starting using the product, after having used the 2% Retinoid emulsion version for a couple of years. I really enjoyed that version with no irritation whatsoever and Deciem recommends...

About reviewer (96 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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6 years ago

At age 63, I have mature aging skin. Genetically, I was blessed with a good complexion, but my lifestyle habits hadn't done me any favors. I also have a rare cancer (not skin related) and the meds...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I love trying products from Deciem's The Ordinary Skin Care line and when I saw that they had several different Retinol options I opted to purchase their Retinol 1% in Squalane. I really like how...

About reviewer (705 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown