The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Deciem

20 reviews

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3.8 / 5

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3.0
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from
summerseabreeze

a year 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 touted as being more...

About reviewer (776 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

2.0
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from
notjustgingerly

3 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 (375 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0
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urbancivre

3 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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from
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 (477 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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MadeleineElster

4 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 (16 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue

3.0
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from
The1997

4 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

4 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 (472 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel

2.0
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from
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 (1685 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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from
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

5 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

5 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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from
frippery

5 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

6 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

6 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