TheOrdinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane Reviews

Name: Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
Brand: TheOrdinary
Rating: 4.21 (257 reviews)

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ㄴr은
Nov 10, 2024
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
Here is the English translation of the provided Korean text: I'm in my early 40s and have dry skin. If I use the wrong product, I can get breakouts and my skin becomes very sensitive. In my late 20s, after 20 sessions of toning, I went skydiving, traveled frequently to Southeast Asia, and took up hobbies like hiking and cycling. This resulted in more freckles and age spots, and my skin became thinner compared to before the toning. I decided it's better to manage the freckles and age spots through consistent home care rather than more toning. I can't give up my Southeast Asia trips and hiking, so I've basically given up on the freckles. Despite my frequent outdoor activities in my 40s, people say my skin is still in good condition. I always check the safety of the ingredients through the Hwahae app before purchasing products. I also buy recommended products from YouTuber Reina or find similar alternatives. I've heard that people who don't react well to retinol can have their skin go haywire. After trying the Dr. Différent Vitalift A, I found that my skin tolerates retinol well, so I decided to get a product with a higher concentration. Being a water-based serum, the application wasn't as smooth on my dry skin, so I mixed it with the Dr. Différent Vitalift. People have commented that my skin, which got quite tanned last summer, has become brighter again. I apply the Deciem Matrixyl product first, then this one. Matrixyl seems to have been discontinued and replaced with some peptide product. My nighttime routine is Matrixyl (or the peptide version)-retinol-cream, and my daytime routine is the innovative vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid-cream-sunscreen. I can definitely feel the improvement in my age spots. I've already purchased the 0.5% retinol version to use after finishing the current 0.2% one. Of course, professional toning at a dermatologist's office would be faster, but it's an option for those with the time and good skin condition. Just be careful, as mishandling freckles can make them worse. I also use the Avene Cicalfate serum + cream, Estée Lauder's brown bottle essence, Esteé's Atopbarrier365 cream, and Bepanthen ointment as needed.
Cons
Occasionally it feels irritating, and the next day small pimples can appear. It is important to properly adjust the amount used. Those with dry skin wish that it would also come in a cream-based formula, not just a water-based one.
Tip
As mentioned in the text

오오오오홋*
Sep 19, 2024
Combination Skin
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Pros
Sleeping well can improve your skin a bit the next day?! However, you may experience some breakouts occasionally...
Cons
I bought the one with the lowest retinol content because I was worried it might not suit my skin, but my skin still struggles sometimes, and I get breakouts and such...

나도꿀피부가되고파
Mar 20, 2024
Dry Skin
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Pros
The texture is smooth and absorptive, and the moisturizing effect is great. The pores visibly shrink immediately after a single use.
Cons
Even though it's only 0.2%, it still stings and itches a bit..ㅠ I think I'll have to switch to the 0.1% version.

돋보이는참해삼29361
Jan 12, 2024
수부지Acne Skin
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Pros
The cost-effectiveness seems to be better than other retinol products.
Cons
Since it's in an oil form, that might be why. After applying it, the next day my skin just flips over. The small acne-like bumps, like milia, just pop up all over and spread across my whole face... I used it twice and then threw it away...

예쨩쓰
Nov 24, 2023
Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
The price is so cheap, so cheap! There's nothing else like it, really. Those who match well with it will find that there is no other cosmetic like this one.
Cons
My skin isn't that sensitive, but during the one and a half month adaptation period, I had to apply it constantly and it was itchy the whole time. ㅠㅠ Even if I only applied it twice a week, I ultimately couldn't adapt to it, so I'm dropping out. ㅠ

지나띵코
Oct 6, 2023
Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
I feel like my pores are tightening and my skin is becoming firmer.
Cons
I'm breaking out and having skin troubles after using this. ㅠㅠ
Tip
I recommend gradually increasing the amount of the product when using it for the first time.

달콤한화살오징어7937
Sep 30, 2023
Combination SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
It was great that it was lightweight and absorbed quickly All of the Ordinary product lines seem to be lightweight
Cons
I actually felt like something was worse after using it ㅠㅠ Maybe because I used it for just one day
Tip
Try mixing it with a moisturizer

털실빵실
Sep 8, 2023
Combination Skin
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Pros
I was so excited to apply this product! Haha..
Cons
I bought this product because it was said to be good for pores! Since it was my first time using retinol, I applied a small amount every other night. But from the second time I used it, small bumps started popping up all over my face ㅠㅠ They were even itchy, and the bumps spread from one area to my whole face...haha. I've used all kinds of skincare products, but I've never had my skin react this badly before. I thought maybe my skin was just sensitive these days, so I stopped using the retinol for a week, and my skin went back to normal. So I thought it was just a retinol adjustment period. But 4 days after I started using it again, the bumps came back ㅎㅎㅎㅎ.. I'm not sure if it's because my skin is oily or if the retinol just doesn't agree with me... But if you have sensitive skin, even if you didn't think you did, please think carefully before buying this and try it out cautiously ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ + I was diagnosed with folliculitis by a dermatologist! It seems the oil-based formula of this product just didn't agree with me ㅠㅠ Don't use oil-based products if you have oily skin ㅠㅠㅠㅠ After using this, my skin became so sensitive that I can't use just anything. It's been really hard trying to find non-irritating products for my folliculitis. My skin has changed completely - it's relatively sensitive now, but clearer, without any other acne besides the folliculitis. I'm not sure if that's good or bad ㅎㅎ.. If you do want to try it, stop using it right away if you have any issues. This is the first time I've ever written a review like this in my life ㅜ

배고프당ㅇㅅㅇ
Sep 7, 2023
Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
Retinol is affordable and can be mixed into various cosmetics for use on the face, neck, or body.
Cons
My skin broke out and became red... It didn't agree with me. I stopped using it and tried again, but the inflammation came back, so I can't use it. I also had issues with breakouts on my neck...

기름끼남자
Jul 28, 2023
Normal Skin
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Pros
The price was affordable, and it had many ingredients, so it was good to mix and use. Plus, it contained squalane as a bonus.
Cons
When I only used this, it felt like something was coming out of the sides of my nostrils. It felt greasy, so is that why? When I used other products, it didn't happen, but for some reason, it was discovered three times in a row, so I threw it away...
Tip
Everyone knows, but only apply it at night and thoroughly wash it off the next day, and sunscreen is a must. Use a professional company for retinol..