Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Summary of Reviews
Creators keep circling back to The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane when they want something they can trust.
Full Reviews
Positive
No positive reviews yet.
Mixed / Negative
- “The downside here is the packaging”17:40–17:41
- “This actually would now not be allowed in the UK and EU”17:49–17:51
- “For me, it's a no for skin of color”
- Source: Best and worst anti-aging and anti-pigmentation serums on Nykaa - Sep 25, 2025
- “My skin would just get so aggravated”22:54–22:59
- “I don't think it's doing anything. And more of the time, it's just messing up my skin cuz I'm accidentally using a little bit too much”23:09–23:14
- Source: Panning makeup products this summer - Jun 27, 2026
What creators say
- Consensus
- 1.8 / 5 from 2 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- ⚠ packaging issues noted (1)
- ⚠ irritated some skin (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- facial serum
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Squalane, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Retinol, Solanum Lycopersicum (tomato) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, BHT
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