The Ordinary

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, Intermediate Retinol Serum

$8.6
Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Fragrance-Free Silicone-Free PEG-Free

This serum suspends 0.5% retinol in squalane and jojoba oil, sitting between The Ordinary's 0.2% and 1% retinol strengths. Tomato fruit and rosemary leaf extracts add a bit of antioxidant support. It's an oil-based formula, so a little goes a long way, and it's best introduced gradually a few nights a week.

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What this product does

Benefits

Why it works

Ingredient Highlights

R Retinol Exfoliant Retinol is a vitamin A form that smooths lines and evens out skin tone. H Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone Antioxidant A synthetic compound that gives a calming feel with mild antioxidant help.

The full formula

Full Ingredient List

Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit ExtractHydroxymethoxyphenyl DecanoneBHTRetinolRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) ExtractSqualane OilSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride