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Our highest-strength retinoid formula, Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, is a powerful anti-ageing serum that helps visibly improve skin firmness, smooth texture, and reduce the appearance of dark spots. Retinal (retinaldehyde) is a next-generation retinoid that delivers faster results than traditional retinol.
Ideal for experienced users, this anti-ageing face serum targets signs of ageing for brighter, more even-looking skin.
Testing shows:Suitable for all skin types, but recommended for experienced retinoid users. If you're new to vitamin A, start with a lower-strength formula and build up tolerance gradually.
Product Specifications:| Formulation | Serum |
| Beauty effect | Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Anti-Wrinkle, Firming & Tightening |
| Application method | Fingertips |
| Brand | The Ordinary |
| Skin type | Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Sensitive |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Free from | Chemical SPF Free, Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Plastic Free, Silicone Free, Sulphate Free, Oil Free |
| Volume | 15ml |
| Key ingredients | Retinol, Retinoid |
| Suitable for vegans/vegetarians | Suitable For Vegans |
AQUA (WATER), COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, PROPANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYAPATITE, RETINAL, CETYLHYDROXYPROLINE PALMITAMIDE, 4-T-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL, HYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID, ERGOTHIONEINE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, BISABOLOL, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ISOHEXADECANE, HEXYLDECANOL, MALTODEXTRIN, CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, STEARIC ACID, ISOCETETH-20, POLYSORBATE 60, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN.