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Product code: 47281704
The Ordinary, the #1 Serum Brand in the UK*
*Source: Circana (UK) Ltd, Retail Tracking Service, Circana's 'Prestige' Retailers+, Skincare Unit Sales by Division, Face Serum and Body Serum combined, 12 months ending May 2024. +Prestige Retailers defined as retailers authorised by law to carry specific products.
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is a very high-strength retinoid formula that rapidly firms and smooths skin, while noticeably reducing the appearance of dark spots. It helps refine skin texture while targeting uneven tone and boosting luminosity for brighter, more even-looking skin.
The serum-textured formula is suitable for all skin types, and is recommended for experienced users of retinoids. If you are new to using retinoids, we recommend exploring the Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion, or the Retinol 0.2% in Squalane, and progressing to higher strengths as your skin builds tolerance.
Retinal (also known as retinaldehyde) is a well-studied retinoid that offers more efficient delivery of the most direct form of vitamin A molecules than retinol, thanks to being 1 conversion step closer to the bioactive form of vitamin A.
With a high 0.2% concentration of retinal, Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is able to noticeably improve skin firmness and improve the look of lines and wrinkles, including crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles.
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion also contains synthetic oat analogues (specifically avenanthramide - a key beneficial component found in oats). This ingredient is known to help target skin discomfort and dryness, which are common concerns associated with retinoid use.
The bright yellow hue of the formula comes from the high concentration of retinol, which is naturally yellow. This may leave some residual colour on skin and light-coloured fabrics, which can be minimised by allowing the product to fully absorb, and skin to dry before making contact with light-coloured fabrics. This residual colour can be removed by washing skin with water, and washing fabrics with your regular detergent according to their care instructions.
Product specification
- Beauty Effect
- Anti-Ageing, Anti-Wrinkle, Firming & Tightening
- Brand
- The Ordinary
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Formulation
- Serum
- Free From
- Chemical SPF Free, Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Plastic Free, Silicone Free, Sulphate Free, Oil Free
- Ingredients
- 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.
- Key Ingredients
- Retinol, Retinoid
- Skin Type
- Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Sensitive
- Suitable for Vegans/Vegetarians
- Suitable For Vegans
- Volume
- 15ml
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Delivery and collection options
- Standard Delivery
- £4.50
- UK delivery within 2 to 5 days, 8am - 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Free on orders over £50, otherwise £4.50.
- Click & Collect
- £2.95
- Free on orders over £40, £2.95 if you spend less. Choose a collection day at checkout, next day available at some locations. Available at Waitrose, selected John Lewis shops, Shell stations and Booths stores.
- Local Collection Network
- £2.95
- Free on orders over £40, £2.95 if you spend less. Collect your delivery from thousands of local convenience shops. Your next available collection day will show at checkout.
- Next or Named Day Delivery
- £7.95
- Delivery on the day of your choice, 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week. You'll receive a text on the morning of delivery with a 1-hour delivery window.
- Morning Delivery
- £10.95
- Delivery on the day of your choice, by 11.30am available 7 days a week.
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Please allow up to 14 days from sending the item to receive your refund.
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