The Ordinary
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Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, Intermediate Retinol Serum

This serum suspends 0.5% retinol in squalane and jojoba oil, sitting between The Ordinary's 0.2% and 1% retinol strengths. Tomato fruit and rosemary leaf extracts add a bit of antioxidant support. It's an oil-based formula, so a little goes a long way, and it's best introduced gradually a few nights a week.

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Retinol Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone Jojoba Oil Rosemary Squalane Tomato
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Benefits

Ingredient Highlights

Retinol Retinol is a vitamin A form that smooths lines and evens out skin tone. Exfoliant Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone A synthetic compound that gives a calming feel with mild antioxidant help. Antioxidant Jojoba Oil A lightweight jojoba oil that moisturizes and smooths dry skin. Emollient Rosemary Rosemary extract shields skin from stress and leaves it feeling smooth. Botanical Extract Squalane A lightweight oil that moisturizes skin without feeling greasy. Emollient

Full Ingredient List

BHTCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydroxymethoxyphenyl DecanoneRetinolRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilSolanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit ExtractSqualane Oil