The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane - 1.01 fl oz - Ulta Beauty

Does the job but I cannot get over the smell. Yikes

For experienced retinol users only. This product can be used as an under eye treatment at night. keep away from actual eyes. You are welcome.

This product made me brake out in hives and it felt like my face was on fire. Definitely not putting on ever again, but please put on a little bit at first just so you don't get the same reaction as I did or worse.

I have used this product for just over a month. This is exactly what I was looking for! It work and you can see the difference already.

I have been using "the ordinary" products for some time. I can tell the difference in my skin before I began using it. The retinol is great.

Likes: Clean ingredients. I have very sensitive, acne prone, dry skin. So this product looked pretty perfect Dislikes: Giant and painful neck zits. A place I really didn’t get acne before and within a week of starting this, I was getting painful zits on my neck. I tried switching my pillow case each night and still the product seemed to come off my face (did not apply on neck) and was causing these zits. I stopped using the retinol, I stopped breaking out.

I like most of The Ordinary products I've tried, but this is the best! I'm older, but have decent, fair but tough skin; it used to be oily, but now fighting dryness and fine lines. This stuff is helping everything. Seriously, I'd bathe in it if I could. Notice no smell at all. Favorite product of any I've used in years. I'm exposed to sun wthout trying, but it hasn't made my light skin more susceptible to burn, etc. Of course, I do NEARLY bathe in sunblock!

I love this product, since using it I have seen significant improvement in the overall coloring of my skin

I decided to try this out after i finished a tube of the good molecules retinol cream, i felt i was ready for a stronger %. It is not drying or irritating, but its super oily, and i already have oily skin. It also smells TERRIBLE. Omg its so bad i almost returned it right away, i thought maybe it expired or something. It didnt, its just how it smells. On top of all that, i havent noticed a difference in my skin at all. So sadly this product is just not for me, however it may work for you! Just hold your breath when you use it lol

Smells terrible and causes headaches and can’t sleep

For the last 2 weeks my routine has consisted of washing with micellar water, peach slices snail toner, this retinol product, the Ordinary's niacinamide serum, and Cera Ve daily moisturizer. My skin is smoother because of this product and the others. I'll still get bumps and more so during my period, but I think all of this is working to my skin looking great on a budget! Definitely would recommend.

This product isn't as potent as others but I think it's a good introduction to retinol to help you skin adjust without too many negative effects.

I apply this on my face 5 times a week bedore bed and i have noticed the difference on my face. I have oily pigmented skin and i can tell this product has soothed my skin tone and has made my face look a lot less pigmeneted and more healthy. I have noticed less breakouts using this too. It makes my skin look like glass in the morning and look so healthy. I recommend!

I've been using this for a few weeks so it's a little hard to tell if it's really working but there's no scent, consistency is good, & it's very easy to apply.

It’s hard to find a product that is clean and unscented. Must Buy.

I was afraid it would cause breakouts since I have oily skin to begin with. But I started using it am/pm and noticed irritation so I cut back to only at night and wow. What a difference. My skin feels amazing and looks radiant. I’ll be honest, I was quite skeptical at first, especially considering the price point. But I am happily and amazingly surprised with how it’s breaking up the melasma.

I’ve never used retinol before so I was a little nervous. I love the ordinary products so I thought to give this a try. I’ve slowly incorporated it into my skincare routine and I love it so much. I see a noticeable difference on my pores and overall skin.

Best Retinol I've ever used. Works great for acne scars. I use it every other night & it doesn't dry out my skin. Make sure you put it in the fridge! I think it being cold definitely adds to balancing my skin. A little goes a long way & the bottle usually lasts me 2-3 months. Definitely recommend!

Works great and very moisturizing with just a few drops! :)

I love love this retinol and its price point. A few notes after reading other reviews, it does not take much, I use maybe 1/4 of a dropper. Let it sit for a minute or two before putting on moisturizer. it is of course an oil based serum and will absorp slower than a traditional retinol cream. if you have sensitive skin, do not use on your eyelid/undereye and get a seperate eye retinol cream (I like the roc one). Do not be surprised if your acne gets worse at first, your skin probably needed a purge. Keep your routine simple and limit other actives at the same time especially vit c or salicylic acid. do not exfoliate the same night. Use it every other day at most when you start, less often if it is your first retinol. The formula is to die for if you use it properly, I never have any redness or dry patches with it. I have combo/oily skin and it is so hydrating and great at keeping my skin barrier happy. As always WEAR SPF!!!