The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Gives a nicer glow than The Ordinary peel, used carefully a few nights a week.

“Switch it for the retinol with squalene and start witha lower dose. I use .5 percent.”

After 2.5 months they developed bad closed comedones on the jaw, chin and temples, which they suspect the squalane base worsened.

“I've been using this product for 2.5 months and I developed pretty bad closed comedones on my jawline, chin, and temples.”

After switching away and breaking out in closed comedones, a week back on it (with a new cleanser) has them clearing.

“After a week using the Ordinary retinol again (and a new cleanser) they've been disapearing.”

Used the Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane all over the face with no irritation and is now looking for a stronger retinoid.

“I did not have any issues with either of these and can apply them all over my face without any irritation.”

Two months of nightly use brought no redness, dryness or purging, and no visible results either.

“I've been using a whole dropperful of The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol in squalane every single night for like two months.”

With dry, reactive skin they finished a bottle without irritation or purging after building tolerance slowly.

“I finished the ordinary 0.5% retinol in squalane without irritation or purging.”

After about three weeks of purging, their breakouts dropped from 3–4 a week to two in three weeks.

“I've been using this since December 18th, and I am already starting to see progress.”