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

The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is a game changer for my skin! It’s gentle enough for nightly use, yet I’ve noticed smoother texture, brighter skin, and fewer fine lines after a few weeks. The emulsion feels lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. I love that it’s a lower strength retinal, so it’s perfect for beginners who want the benefits of retinoids without irritation. My skin feels healthier, more even, and radiant. Definitely a must try for anyone looking to improve texture and prevent early signs of aging!

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 🥰

The real deal at an accessible price. With retinal, you want to use it sparingly and it goes bad so the small bottle is actually just not wasteful. It absorbs better if used in a very thin layer. I’ve been using it for 2 weeks every other night and my skin tolerates it well. My pores are noticeably smaller, the 11s on my brow are significantly diminished and my skin has overall improved texture. I’m very pleased and looking forward to seeing longer term results. 100000/10 recommend

I like the way this feels on my skin, I feel like my skin looks better since using.

This RetinAl is a GAME CHANGER!! I love it soo much. I don't have big pores, but it still helps to make them smaller. My pores are clear & my skin is smooth 😻🤗 I like to use my hand-held red light & then after that, a blue light. I HIGHLY recommend you prep your skin before using such a high strength RetinAl, I used the Ordinary Retinoid 2%, it's a cream liquid- not greasy.

I have been using the product for several weeks and love it. It help with wrinkles and smooth the skin

This Retinal 0.2% Emulsion delivers noticeable results, but the texture can be a bit difficult to spread. I recommend mixing it with one or two drops of your regular serum to make it apply more smoothly. About 30 minutes to an hour after applying, you’ll feel it shift from a hydrating texture to a drier finish. By the next morning, the improvement in skin texture is quite obvious. One thing to note is that it can look slightly yellow on the skin right after application, but this completely goes away after washing your face. For beginners, I wouldn’t suggest using it every night. Since it was on sale during Black Friday, I stocked up on a few extra bottles.

I like this, but it's such a tiny size that it didn't last long. For that reason alone, I wouldn't repurchase. It does apply easily, it helped brighten my skin, it helped keep it moisturized, and it improved the texture with no scent.... but the high cost and small amount was a little bummer.