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- 4 daysRating: 5 out of 5verified customer
Love it!
I've been buying The Ordinary's retinoids for several years and have no plans to stop. 😅 Just a shame there aren't stronger ones when you've reached this level. Super important to respect the ramp-up. But now I've been steadily using the 1% for about 2 years! 🤩 I'm super careful with SPF and vitamin C during the day and retinol at night for many years, and people think I'm 10 years younger than I am! // 38-year-old 🤓🤩Translated from swedish
86 viewsto leave a comment - 1 weekRating: 5 out of 5verified customer
The ordinary
Works good on my aging skin, i use before bedtime and might give u dryness around eyes and mouth and if used on neck there might be dryness too161 viewsto leave a comment - 1 monthRating: 5 out of 5
Retinol 1
Works like f greetings 40 year old manTranslated from norwegian
836 views- 1 monthI use it against pores, and then retinol and maybe a little of Bay Bay lines, but I wash myself well first with prescription for men. And some days I just use moisturizer at night. Sometimes I do nothing so that the skin can just breathe a little.
to leave a comment - 1 monthRating: 2 out of 5verified customer
Retinol
This didn't work on my skin. I see no change after using it for a long time. My skin feels dry and I got several dry patches, even with good and thick cream.Translated from norwegian
798 views- Customer service at Lyko1 monthHey Charlotte🌞 So boring to hear that this didn't work for your skin 😞 Skin is so individual, and even active ingredients like retinol can be experienced very differently from person to person. We would love to help you further! You can take our skin test in the Lyko app, and you'll get personal tips and advice from our skilled skin therapists – perfectly tailored to your skin 💆♀️✨ Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us 💌 Wishing you a great day ahead!
to leave a comment - 2 months
Is this too strong?
Can I use this if I have been using ”The ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion” for a longer time without any irritation, or would you recommend a milder one before I start with this?Translated from swedish
- 4 monthsRating: 5 out of 5verified customer
Love!
My skin is dry and sensitive, can get eczema, and I have used this every night for several years.Translated from norwegian
2298 viewsto leave a comment - 5 monthsRating: 2 out of 5verified customer
Not for my skin type
I didn't notice that the product contains oil and it is not fungal acne safe. This caused me red rashes that looked like impurities.2688 views- Customer service at Lyko5 monthsHey Nina! Thank you for your review 🥰 It's unfortunate that the product didn't suit your skin 🫶🏼 Retinol products can sometimes cause unwanted changes in the skin, especially if the skin isn't used to retinol yet. I recommend stopping the use of the product if it causes breakouts! Wishing you a nice day! 😊
to leave a comment - 5 monthsRating: 3 out of 5verified customer
Does its job
Works exactly as retinol should, easy to use. However, this one has started to smell a bit strange after 2 months. I know that old retinol typically smells like garlic, so based on that, I wouldn't say the product has gone bad or spoiled. Hard smell to describe, but I wonder why it suddenly started smelling so weird. MysteriousTranslated from swedish
2586 viewsto leave a comment - 6 months
Can you mix?
Hi! I have both Niamcinamide 10%+zinc 1%, Hylaronic Acid, and this retinol and the talked-about snail serum. I just bought these as I want to expand after using 0.5 retinol for a year. But I'm a bit unsure if I can mix these? And in what order I should use them? Should I split something between morning and evening? 🤔 And is it correct that I always use a moisturizer during the day and an anti-aging night cream at night? 😊 Thanks so much in advance! ❤️Translated from swedish
- 7 monthsRating: 2 out of 5verified customer
Disappointment
Did not do what was promised for my skin.. Dried slowly and needs to be used within 3 months. Which I think is way too quick of an expiration time for a skincare product.2866 views- Customer service at Lyko7 monthsHi Viivi, I’m sorry to hear that the product didn’t meet your expectations. The effectiveness of products is of course always individual, and long-term effects are rewarded ❤️ Retinol products typically have a short shelf life, as retinol is a sensitive ingredient and can lose its potency when exposed to light, oxygen, or moisture. Slow absorption can be influenced by the product's composition, such as squalane, which is oil-based and absorbs a bit differently depending on skin type. To improve comfort of use, we recommend applying the product in the evening to clean, dry skin, and if necessary, following up with a light moisturizer. If you didn’t experience the desired results, we’d be happy to help you find a product that suits your skin type better. Please reach out to customer service@lyko.fi if you have any further questions! 😊
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The OrdinaryRetinol 1% in Squalane 30 ml
This water-free solution contains 1% Retinol, a well-studied ingredient that aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and textural irregularities. While Retinol has been studied extensively, it can be irritating to the skin for first-time users and requires a build up of skin tolerance. For this reason, we generally recommend using Granactive Retinoid 2% or Granactive Retinoid 5% for first-time users. This formula also offers hydrating benefits due to the presence of Squalane.
The Ordinary’s portfolio of retinoids includes the following formulations:
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (Moderate Strength, No Irritation)
Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane (Moderate Strength, No Irritation)
Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane (High Strength, No to Low Irritation)
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane (Low Strength, Moderate Irritation)
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane (Moderate Strength, High Irritation)
Retinol 1% in Squalane (High Strength, Very High Irritation)
Apply a small amount to face in the PM as part of your skincare regimen, after water serums but before heavier treatments. Do not use with other retinoid treatments. Avoid unprotected solar exposure. Store in a cool, dry place.
- Category:Serum
- Article number:2328-145-0030