The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane

The ordinary's retinol is actually pretty good, it helped to even out my skin tone (in conjunction with the company's other products) in only a few weeks. It's not too strong either which is good for my sensitive skin.

Just entered my 30s and added this to my night time regime. My skin has been glowing with only little to no redness (does not feel irritated at all). My fine lines and dynamic lines are definitely still there but skin texture is much better and thus making the fine lines less visible (can still see up close in the mirror). Only draw back is that it’s a very thin oil which makes it harder to apply (the Retinoid emissions are thicker milky solution and easier to apply - but a smidge more expensive).

This is my first use of retinol, I noticed my skin is stronger and my acne cleared up after a couple weeks. I have combination skin (normal/oily) I would highly recommended it and am planning to buy the slightly stronger bottle soon.

I have oily/acne-prone skin and this works very well for me. I definitely notice clearer skin and it seems to reduce any pimples I have overnight. Even though I have oily skin, it doesn't leave my face too greasy.

I'm excited to try the 0.5% bottle next.

This product was neither useless or useful. I personally didn't really see any results but this may of being because I was using so many other products at the same time and was not patient enough. I feel like product would be good for someone who is just starting to use Retinol and are getting their skin used to it. I was not disappointed though as it is very well priced.

I’ve previously used The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid but have swapped to this as I want a more direct form or retinol. Even though this is the 0.2% I find it makes my forehead quite dry the morning after I have used it. I’m going to persist and see what the longer term results are like. I know that retinol takes persistent use to see results so I will be patient!

I found this product to be a good first step when applying retinol to my skin care regime. My only negative would be that it does leave you skin a bit oily

I am turning 30 in a few months and purchased this to start combating fine lines and uneven skin tone. I noticed a difference in skin clarity within a week. Only a very small amount required, I was initially using far too much which left my face super greasy. I use this at night after lactic acid. You may find, which I did, that your skin breaks out when you first start using it, apparently retinol has a purging effect on the skin.

I hadn't used retinol before this product so this was a great introduction to it. My skin reacted well and after months of use I've definitely noticed a difference in my skin and will now move up to the next level. Plus it's so affordable!

I have so many products of the Ordinary and decided to give this one a shot due to the reviews. It hasn't irritated my skin and I am sure I will see results in the coming weeks.

I started using retinols with this product - so good for beginners as it didn't irritate my skin or anything. I used this 3 times a week and slowly worked up to using it nightly until the bottle was finished. My skin is so nice and plump the morning after use. Have now moved on to the 0.5% in squalane.

I've never used Retinol before, so thought it was wise to start with the 0.2%. I've been using it about 3 nights a week for a total of 4 weeks now. I must say it's much gentler than I expected - no tingling sensation whatsoever which I was expecting after reading up on Retinol. This product doesn't sink into the skin as quickly as I was expecting and so I try to give it some time before sleeping on my pillow, but in the morning my skin seems softer. From what I understand of retinol it will take a while to see the benefits, but I also plan to move on to the stronger one earlier than expected since this is a lovely, gentle retinol for beginners.

It's a good idea to start with this and then continue up to 1% retinol in squalene. I was doing some research and the granactive is significantly less useful and costs effectively double, so this is a better value proposition, especially at the higher end.

I love this retinol, it is a great starting point for someone looking into vitamin A. It is a nice milky texture and did not cause me any irritation. I saw results in my file lines fading after a few months of use and will continue to use this

I purchased this retinol after seeing an article from Adore Beauty on my Facebook feed. I started with this strength as I'm a beginner with retinol. I really like it so far, haven't noticed a difference in regards to fine lines but I haven't used it long enough for a result. I use it after serums and before moisturiser at night.