The OrdinaryRetinal 0.2% Emulsion, High-Strength Retinoid Serum for Advanced Anti-Aging Support, 0.5 Fl Oz

I have been highly impressed with the ordinary brand of products. I recently have been beefing up my skincare routine and getting the more higher end brands now that I'm beginning to age and am getting closer to 40. Now normally the adage "You get what your pay for" is quite true, but this brand is definitely the exception to this rule. This is a very strong and effective retinol and I'm astonished that it is as accessible as it is and the amazing price point with it being so well done and effective. This is definitely not for beginners of retinol, this is for the seasoned retinol users, and those that have no sensitivity issues whatsoever with harsher skincare products. I started out with using the retinol in squalene with the serum dropper method of transfer until my skin became slowly transitioned well enough to begin the highest dose available with The Ordinary. This process comes in a tube bottle almost like a skinny cigar in size. I love the compact form, especially with so many products being serum based and in dropper vials, this is a welcomed change. This has a cap like a marker on top, and a small pump to dispense the product. The product is neon yellow in color, which is the color of retinol product. It has the consistency of the paint that would be used with finger painting. A little goes a long way. It is recommended and advised to only use a pea sized amount, but lets be real a pea sized amount is barely getting my whole face lol. I use two pea size drops to cover both halves of my face, one on the left and one on the right. This container will last you a long time, so the price point is phenomenal. Remember to start out slow and only use every few nights and work your way to every other day then nightly. Dont use this for morning/day skincare routine, only use this at night. Make sure to moisturize on top and absolutely definitely wear sunscreen the next day when going out in the sun because if not, you will burn and your skin will be very sensitive. I will be continuing to purchase this everytime I run out 🥰

Works really well to reduce fine lines in my face. Sometimes i use it on my face when it’s damp so it spreads around and absorbs easily. I also stack it with a ton of moisturizer so it doesn’t dry out my skin.

I am loving The Ordinary skincare products! They are SO affordable and last a long time. I honestly have yet to use this product. I am a new retinol user and did not realize this strength is for experienced users. I have purchased the lower potency and it is working great so far. Once I am out of it, I will work my way up to this one.*The Ordinary is AMAZING! I sent their customer service a list of the products I purchased and they sent me a routine. That is how I found out that I should hold off on using this product.

It’s all my skin needs! I feel my skin with less wrinkles and much softer

I’ve been using this for a few weeks, and I really like it so far.

I have been using this for about a month and a half 2-3 times a week. I absolutely love it. First time I've ever used retinol so I'm glad I did not have a huge sensitivity to it because I did not pay attention to the fact that this wasn't for beginners lol but I am in my mid 30s and it was time for some serious skin care. My skin has not been this smooth in probably 10 years. Not sure if it will help my wrinkles as it is too soon to tell but I can tell you this works AMAZING as a chemical exfoliator. Has not broken me out.

There’s a huge difference between when I use this product vs. don’t. As long as you don’t have sensitive skin, this is the best retinal, period.

I absolutely adore this retinal. It's not irritating or drying and it will be part of my daily regimen with my fig1 and Tretinoin.