The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, High-Strength Retinoid Serum for Advanced Anti-Aging Support, 15ml

Amazing stuff! Has made a massive difference to my skin that use to look dull with open pores and hyperpigmentation. This stuff is stronger than Retinol. So do your research before trying this. My tip is use plenty of moisturiser once this has sunk in to prevent dry skin. And using hyaluronic acid serum helps before moisturiser to combat this. Personally I rotate this with AHA/BHA acid peel from The Ordinary every other night. You only need one pump to use over all your face (not the eye area) But I am impressed with the results so far. My skin is so smooth, no visible pores hyperpigmentation has faded dramatically and my make up glides on now. The price is also fantastic

I love The Ordinary Retinal! The overall appearance of my skin is greatly improved, fewer fine lines and its plumper. I use every other evening and wouldn't be without it now. I've had no adverse reaction and no staining. A little goes a long way! I saw results in a couple of weeks, very impressed!

Great quality Retinal at reasonable price. Seeing results with consistent use.

This is definitely one of the strongest retinal products I've used. If you're already familiar with retinoids and your skin has built up a tolerance, it can be a great addition to your evening routine. The texture is smooth and easy to apply, and a small amount is enough for the whole face. Even though it spreads well, I wouldn't recommend using more than necessary because the formula is quite potent. This is not a product I would suggest for beginners. The 0.2% retinal strength can easily cause irritation if your skin isn't used to retinoids. It's much better to start with a lower strength and work your way up before trying this one. It's an effective, high-strength retinal serum for advanced users who are looking for a more powerful retinoid and know how to introduce it carefully into their skincare routine.

Absorption is amazing, the colour is a little off putting as it’s bright yellow and does stain clothes, it’s definitely working and after 3 months my skin looks and feels amazing! I would recommend a moisturising over the top to seal it but it’s not the driest one I have used. Will definitely be purchasing again and have done a few times.

It’s a good retinal and feels nice to apply, but the strong yellow tint lets it down. I’ve had it transfer onto pillowcases and clothes, which is frustrating. Would be much better without that issue.

I’ve previously used tretinoin, but because I have quite sensitive and dry skin due to cancer treatment, I found it difficult to use consistently without irritation. That’s what made me try this retinal instead, and I’m really glad I did. My skin tolerates it much better, which means I’m able to use it far more consistently. Even though retinal is still effective but slightly gentler than tretinoin, I’ve found that consistency makes a big difference. I’d rather use something I can stick to regularly than a stronger product I can only use occasionally, as that’s likely to give better long-term results for me. I’ve been really impressed with how well my skin gets on with this, and it’s also very affordable compared to a lot of similar products. I’ll definitely keep repurchasing.

Great retinal, has definitely helped improve my skin, this will last you ages as you only need a pea sized amount. Bottle is Easy to store and travel with and applies lovely as it’s not a thick consistency Doesn’t smell like anything which is great

Its such good value. I use it twice a week and it does remove little lines and bumps/ issues. Just promise to use sunscreen with all retinol products. I'm sure there's better ones, but for price point, if youre just trying retinol or on a budget, its fabulous. I like skincare but im not obsessed so i think its really good. It has no odour and goes on well and is easily absorbed. I have sensitive skin and as long as i use spf 50 everyday, im not irritated. Try it!

I really like this product it seems to be very effective. However it is extremely small so you literally should buy x2 at least

Mi piace molto, basta poco prodotto da spalmare sulla pelle detersa, si assorbe facilmente e non unge. Lo uso da poco ma vedo già la pelle più compatta e luminosa. Per le rughe ormai alla mia età ci vorrebbe un miracolo (o il botox), però questo prodotto aiuta. Da usare con attenzione se si ha la pelle sensibile, è pur sempre retinolo. Peccato la confezione un po' piccola, avrei preferito qualche ml in più, però è molto pratica, con la pompetta si riesce a dosare bene la crema senza sprechi.

I was a retinoid latecomer, in fact a latecomer to skincare as a whole, not doing anything special until I was 40. By then some damage had already appeared in the form of noticeably thinning skin (I saw capillaries scattered around my face, and this made me look older than any other sign of aging I was experiencing), fine lines, and discolored spots. I wanted to get on the strongest things I could as soon as possible. I began with The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid 2% emulsion, because I'd read it was a beginner-friendly gentle option, but I had the goal of jumping to this retinaldehyde emulsion all along. I'm not 28, after all! (I need to emphasize that middle-aged and older women will see more benefits from strong retinoids like this than younger women, like under 35. Y'all have good enough skin that the changes you'll see are less extreme than what we'll see.) My skin is not sensitive, so I was able to upgrade to this retinal just 6 months after using the granactive. I now use it 6 nights out of 7 with no irritation. The 7th night is exfoliation. I'm not saying everyone will be able to do that, but this is gentle enough - in contrast with conventional retinol - that you might. I have somewhat oily skin, which helps; I expect it'd be drying otherwise, and I do have to put on extra moisturizer in the winter. (But don't we all?) I also apply sunscreen to my face every single day without exception. If you use retinoids and you don't do that, you'll regret it and you won't see the benefits of the retinaldehyde because the sun's radiation will undo them. Yes, the product is yellow. Yes, it leaves a faint cast behind. But that's another reason to apply it at night. It may stain your pillows; I haven't really looked at that, but they get stained with sebum, hair product, and sweat anyway... and they're pillows. You rest your head on them for 8 hours. They're not going to be pristine forever. ...In any case, I apply this directly after cleansing, and it takes about a minute to dry on my face. After that I can apply my moisturizer. I have not found that this retinal causes pimples for me at all. I've been a little afraid of TO's squalane retinoid formulations for that reason. This one doesn't cause breakouts for me. In fact, I had a pimple pop up more frequently with the granactive emulsion. I basically have none with this retinal. After not quite a year, it has begun to noticeably smooth the fine lines on my forehead and around my eyes. Honestly, I have to look to even see them now. My skin's texture is smoother, it's thickened enough that I no longer see capillaries scattered on my face, I have hardly any discoloration, it feels silkier, and I can tell the skin is turning over faster, as it should be. If I do develop a bump or blemish of some kind, it's gone within 24 hours, no exceptions. This selfie is what I look like without any makeup, filters, or photo retouching. Yes, I'm 42. Yes, I get unsolicited compliments, for the first time in years. This is a fantastic product, and if you're in the age group of needing it, you have the patience to wait for results, AND you use it correctly (SPF, people, SPF), you should see your face change markedly. I hope The Ordinary never discontinues this, unless it's to introduce a new retinal formula, because I don't want to shell out 5-10 times this price for someone else's retinal.

All the sheets, pyjama are yellow after the use. Horrible. Never happened with any other retinal before.