The Ordinary · Serum
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
An accessible entry point into retinol, buffered in squalane to reduce irritation for first-time users.
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Entry-level retinol · squalane-buffered
What's inside Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Every ingredient below links to its full breakdown: safe amount, studies, and every other product that contains it.
Retinol
Vitamin A
Speeds up cell turnover and softens fine lines. Very effective, but the main cause of dryness, peeling and sun sensitivity in a routine.
See full ingredient pageSqualane
Plant-derived squalane
A lightweight oil that mimics skin's own lipids. Non-comedogenic for almost everyone and rarely causes reactions.
See full ingredient pagePercentages are approximate, illustrative concentrations, not scraped from the product's actual label. Brands rarely publish exact percentages.
About The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane is a serum product. We rate 2 of its headline ingredients: 1 generally safe, 1 to use with care (Retinol). Its ingredient score is 78 out of 100. The score is our own editorial estimate, and the percentages shown are estimates, not figures from the product label.
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