Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, High-Strength Retinoid Serum for Advanced Anti-Aging Support, 0.5 Fl Oz

The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is a game changer for my skin! It’s gentle enough for nightly use, yet I’ve noticed smoother texture, brighter skin, and fewer fine lines after a few weeks. The emulsion feels lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. I love that it’s a lower strength retinal, so it’s perfect for beginners who want the benefits of retinoids without irritation. My skin feels healthier, more even, and radiant. Definitely a must try for anyone looking to improve texture and prevent early signs of aging!

I have been highly impressed with the ordinary brand of products. I recently have been beefing up my skincare routine and getting the more higher end brands now that I'm beginning to age and am getting closer to 40. Now normally the adage "You get what your pay for" is quite true, but this brand is definitely the exception to this rule. This is a very strong and effective retinol and I'm astonished that it is as accessible as it is and the amazing price point with it being so well done and effective. This is definitely not for beginners of retinol, this is for the seasoned retinol users, and those that have no sensitivity issues whatsoever with harsher skincare products. I started out with using the retinol in squalene with the serum dropper method of transfer until my skin became slowly transitioned well enough to begin the highest dose available with The Ordinary. This process comes in a tube bottle almost like a skinny cigar in size. I love the compact form, especially with so many products being serum based and in dropper vials, this is a welcomed change. This has a cap like a marker on top, and a small pump to dispense the product. The product is neon yellow in color, which is the color of retinol product. It has the consistency of the paint that would be used with finger painting. A little goes a long way. It is recommended and advised to only use a pea sized amount, but lets be real a pea sized amount is barely getting my whole face lol. I use two pea size drops to cover both halves of my face, one on the left and one on the right. This container will last you a long time, so the price point is phenomenal. Remember to start out slow and only use every few nights and work your way to every other day then nightly. Dont use this for morning/day skincare routine, only use this at night. Make sure to moisturize on top and absolutely definitely wear sunscreen the next day when going out in the sun because if not, you will burn and your skin will be very sensitive. I will be continuing to purchase this everytime I run out 🥰

I have only used this for 2 weeks or so and it's been an amazing change. My skin is smoother than it's ever been and my fine lines are disappearing. I have an acne scar I have used numerous products on in the past with no success but this little product seems to be working on it in such little time. I am totally impressed. I have had no irritation but I did use Cerave retinol (weaker cream) night cream previously for 2 months, so this might have helped my face adjust to this. Apparently this cream is mostly for people who's faces have adjusted to retinol and have been using for about 2/3 months.

I started using The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion about two months ago, and honestly, I’m impressed. I was a bit nervous to try retinal (especially with all the talk about irritation), but this formula has been super gentle on my skin. I eased it in slowly, just a night a week, and now I’m using it consistently — no dryness, no peeling. My skin feels smoother, looks more even, and there’s this glow I didn’t have before. It’s helped fade some texture and early signs of aging, and I love that it feels light but effective. Definitely staying in my routine.

Absolutely LOVE this. This is the first highly potent retinal I have used that didn't feel like it was frying my skin. No smell, no stickiness or irritation. I woke up with my skin looking absolutely beautiful and hydrated. The ONLY negative thing I have to say about this product is that it stains the heck out of anything white. I definitely ruined my white pillow sheets. So if you do plan to wear this specifically at night time, have a pillow sheet youre willing to mess up. 1000% recommend this product for those wanting to try retinal.

The real deal at an accessible price. With retinal, you want to use it sparingly and it goes bad so the small bottle is actually just not wasteful. It absorbs better if used in a very thin layer. I’ve been using it for 2 weeks every other night and my skin tolerates it well. My pores are noticeably smaller, the 11s on my brow are significantly diminished and my skin has overall improved texture. I’m very pleased and looking forward to seeing longer term results. 100000/10 recommend

This RetinAl is a GAME CHANGER!! I love it soo much. I don't have big pores, but it still helps to make them smaller. My pores are clear & my skin is smooth 😻🤗 I like to use my hand-held red light & then after that, a blue light. I HIGHLY recommend you prep your skin before using such a high strength RetinAl, I used the Ordinary Retinoid 2%, it's a cream liquid- not greasy.

I like this, but it's such a tiny size that it didn't last long. For that reason alone, I wouldn't repurchase. It does apply easily, it helped brighten my skin, it helped keep it moisturized, and it improved the texture with no scent.... but the high cost and small amount was a little bummer.