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The verdict
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
10,000+ bought last month
GOOD PRICE.
This is a concentrated retinoid serum with retinal, a form of vitamin A that's closer to the active form your skin actually uses than standard retinol. It's meant for people who've already used retinoids before and want something stronger to address wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and uneven skin tone.
$14.90
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- Retinal is a step up in potency from retinol, so this works faster but also requires careful introduction. You're supposed to start with just one application per week and gradually increase as your skin adjusts.
- The bottle is small at 0.5 fl oz, which is typical for concentrated serums but means you're paying for a product you use sparingly. A little goes a long way since you only need a pea-sized amount per application.
- This is formulated without common irritants like alcohol, oils, and silicones, which can help if your skin is sensitive. However, retinoids themselves are inherently irritating to skin when you first start using them, so the clean formula doesn't eliminate that adjustment period.
As of Sep 1, the The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is a good price at $14.90 — versus a $14.57 typical price and a $11.47 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
Right about its usual price — no games.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 1 × 1.2 × 4.5 in
- Weight
- 0.03 lb
- Colour
- Yellow
- Size
- 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- Recommended use
- Anti-aging