DESCRIPTION
Size: 30ml
Skin type: Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination
Formulation: Oil-based
Helps to:
- Reduce the appearances of fine lines, pigmentation and ageing
- Retinol encourages cell turnover, revealing healthier, softer skin while also tackling blemishes, dark spots and defying signs of ageing – including softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and uneven tone
What it is: Water- and silicone-free, The Ordinary’s Retinol 0.2% in Squalane features highly stable retinol, an ingredient that can reduce the appearance of ageing with impressive results
Notes:
Retinol can cause significant irritation, including redness and peeling – but many feel that its significant effects counterbalance this
HOW TO USE
When to use: PM
How to use: Apply a small amount to face in the PM as part of your skincare regimen, after water serums but before heavier treatments
Notes:
When pregnant or breastfeeding, it is recommended to avoid any skincare products containing retinoids such as formulations with Granactive Retinoid or Retinol
Caution:
- Retinoids can make the skin more sensitive to UV radiation. Sun protection is particularly important when using retinoids
- This product must not be used in conjunction with other retinoids including retinol or retinoic acid
- This product is not a treatment for acne. Acne-prone skin may experience a temporary increase in acne during the first few weeks of using any form of retinoid including those used in this formulation
INGREDIENTS
Key Ingredients: Retinol, Squalane
Full Ingredients: Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinol, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, BHT