The Ordinary - Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

THE ORDINARY

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Skin care

Serum

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Alcohol-Free

Fragrance-Free

Oil-Free

Silicone-Free

Paraben-Free

Mineral oil-Free

SLS-Free

Essential Oil-Free

Safe for Fungal Acne

Cruelty-Free

Organic/ natural

Vegan

EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS

By skin type
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dry skin

2

1

2 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#1: SQUALANE

#3: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

1 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:

#4: RETINOL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

💡 PRO-TIP 4: Dry skin is usually also dehydrated. Keep this in mind for your skincare routine.

By skin concern
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acne prone skin

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

#4: RETINOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:

-

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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sensitive skin

2

1

2 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#1: SQUALANE

#3: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

1 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:

#4: RETINOL

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

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anti-aging

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

#4: RETINOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:

-

💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by the single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.

SAFETY RATING OF INGREDIENTS

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FULL INGREDIENT LIST

👉   The product The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane contains 8 ingredients in total.

👉   The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free.

👉   It doesn't contain moderate to high comedogenic ingredients. Comedogenic ingredients are often believed to clog pores. But attention: This is not always true, since several factors - such as the product formulation (= how the product is 'cooked') - have to be considered as well. So pay attention to product reviews if your skin is acne-prone!

👉   Based on the safety rating of the organization CIR, the product The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane doesn't contain unsafe ingredients.

👉   Here's the full ingredient list: Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Retinol, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, BHT

👉   The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane contains following superstar ingredients: 

∙  A form of retinol

∙  Squalane

∙  Jojoba oil

IngredientComedogenicSafety CIRFunction

1

SQUALANE

1

Safe as used

HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

2

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

no evidence

Safe as used

FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING

3

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

0 - 2

no evidence

HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

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