The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Serum

What it is: A high-strength retinoid formula with stabilized retinaldehyde for advanced age support, optimal for nighttime use.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinaldehyde: Shown to improve the appearance of multiple signs of aging.

- Synthetic Oat Analogues: Targets skin discomfort and dryness.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Serum has a very high strength retinoid formula that rapidly firms and smooths skin’s apperanace, while noticeably reducing the look of dark spots. It visibly refines skin texture, while targeting uneven tone and boosting luminosity for brighter-, more even-looking skin. The serum-textured formula is suitable for all skin types and is recommended for experienced users of retinoids.

Clinical Results: After the first 2 uses ( After 1x/week usage for 2 weeks):

- Improves skin firmness and elasticity

- Smooths and refines texture

- Helps even skin tone and boost luminosity