What the community says
Pros
- Effective visible texture and fine line improvement
- Soothes skin with hydrating squalane base
- Works well layered first in night routines with actives
Cons
- Can cause irritation around sensitive areas (lips, eyelids)
- Occasional purging phase with breakouts reported
- 0.5% strength too high for some, causing prolonged acne or irritation
Product details
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
1.5k pts · 70 comments
“Night Routine (PM): Retinol every other night (The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane)”
“My texture is way better, and my skin feels healthier overall.”
“I still get the occasional spot, but nothing like before.”
r/tretinoinIn routine
1.3k pts · 145 comments
“A few years ago I switched to retinols and use the strongest I can find over the counter.”
“Presently I'm using good molecules 10% retinol cream and the ordinary Granactive 5%.”
“I work from home so if I'm home I will skip the sunblock and just add a little bit of the ordinary Granactive 5% retinol oil.”
r/scacjdiscussionPositive impact
119 pts · 64 comments
“* **Product Name**: Retinol 0.5% in Squalane”
“I recently noticed that there's quite a visible difference in my nasolabial folds and general skin plumpness.”
“I have noticed a visible difference in the fine lines around my eyes and lips.”
r/scacjdiscussionPositive impact
94 pts · 94 comments
“I'm loving my 0.5% retinol in squalane and my azelaic acid from the ordinary!”
“My skin has never looked better!”
r/AsianBeautyIn routine
27 pts · 26 comments
“3days a week retinol(ordinary 0.5) serum+ niacinamide moisturizer”
“The week I am using chemical peel, I don't use clay mask and vice versa, and I don't use any other actives on this day.”
“Hope it helps.....”