The Ordinary - Retinol 1% in Squalane

THE ORDINARY

Retinol 1% in Squalane

Skincare

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

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

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

By skinconcern
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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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

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

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

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

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

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fungal acne

1

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

#4: RETINOL

1 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:

#3: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

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

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

By skinconcern
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clogged pores

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

#4: RETINOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:

-

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

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

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acne, pimples

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

#4: RETINOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:

-

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

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

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large pores

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

#4: RETINOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:

-

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

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

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pigmentation

1

1 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

#4: RETINOL

0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:

-

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

💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).

COMEDOGENIC & RISK RATING

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FULL INGREDIENT LIST

👉   The product The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane contains 8 ingredients in total.

👉   The Ordinary Retinol 1% 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 1% 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 1% in Squalane contains following superstar ingredients: 

∙  A form of retinol

∙  Squalane

∙  Jojoba oil

IngredientComedogenicRiskFunction

1

SQUALANE

1

Safe as used

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

2

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

no data

Safe as used

FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING

3

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

0 - 2

no data

HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT