The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% Serum is a lightweight, water-free night serum that contains pure retinol at 0.2% concentration in a moisturizing base of squalane, giving the skin effective care that targets fine lines, mild wrinkles, uneven skin tone, rough texture, and skin dullness.

Retinol works to support the renewed appearance of the skin surface and gradually improve its smoothness, helping the skin look more clear, smooth, and even with regular use. Squalane also helps moisturize the skin and reduce the feeling of dryness or tightness that may accompany retinol use, making it a suitable option for gradually starting retinol within the evening routine.

Main Features and Benefits:

• Contains pure retinol at 0.2% concentration, a low concentration suitable for gradual introduction, helping improve the appearance of fine lines and mild wrinkles with regular use.
• Supports the appearance of skin surface renewal, helping the skin look more smooth, clear, and vibrant.
• Helps improve uneven skin texture and reduce the appearance of roughness caused by the buildup of dull surface cells.
• Contributes to evening the appearance of skin tone and gradually reducing the look of uneven tone and surface spots.
• Works to reduce the appearance of dullness and give the skin a more radiant and refreshed look with continued use in the nighttime routine.
• Enriched with squalane, a moisturizing ingredient that helps soften the skin and reduce the feeling of dryness that may accompany retinol use.
• Its formula is water-free to help support retinol stability inside the product and maintain its effectiveness.
• Helps improve the appearance of skin suffering from loss of smoothness, dullness, and early lines, making it look more balanced and renewed.
• Gives the skin a moisturizing and comfortable feel thanks to its lightweight oily base of squalane, without the need for a water-based formula.
• Suitable as a nighttime step within a routine for resisting early signs of aging and gradually improving the appearance of the skin.
• Helps make the skin look more smooth, renewed, clear, and even when used correctly with moisturizer and sunscreen during the day.
• Features a vegan formula free from alcohol, silicone, and gluten.

Helps To:

• Reduce the appearance of fine lines caused by dryness and loss of elasticity.
• Improve the appearance of mild wrinkles and early signs of aging in the skin.
• Renew the appearance of the skin surface and make it look smoother.
• Improve uneven skin texture and reduce the appearance of roughness.
• Even out the appearance of skin tone and reduce uneven tone.
• Enhance the appearance of radiance and make the skin look more vibrant.
• Reduce the appearance of dullness caused by slow skin surface renewal.
• Improve the appearance of pores and texture gradually with the right routine.
• Moisturize the skin surface thanks to squalane.
• Reduce the feeling of dryness that may accompany retinol use.
• Gradually prepare the skin to move later to higher concentrations when needed and after building tolerance.
• Make the skin look more smooth, renewed, clear, and even.

Suitable for:

Expected Results:

• At the beginning of use: the skin may look more smooth and moisturized thanks to squalane.
• With continued use: helps improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture.
• Helps make the skin look more renewed and clear within a regular nighttime routine.
• Supports an even-looking complexion and gradually reduces the appearance of uneven tone.
• Helps reduce the appearance of dullness and roughness so the skin looks more radiant.
• Some signs of sensitivity may appear at first, such as dryness or mild peeling, until the skin gets used to retinol.
• The skin looks more smooth, vibrant, and even with correct and regular use.
  

How to Use:

1. Use in the evening only after cleansing and drying the skin well.
2. Apply a few drops to the face while avoiding the eye area and around the mouth as much as possible.
3. Spread gently over the skin without strong rubbing.
4. Follow with a suitable moisturizer to help reduce dryness and support skin comfort.
5. Start by using it two to three times weekly, then gradually increase frequency according to skin tolerance.
   

Usage Tips from Beauty Time:

• For the best result, the Beauty Time team recommends introducing retinol gradually into the nighttime routine to reduce the possibility of dryness, redness, or peeling.
• For beginners, it is preferable to use it twice weekly only at first, then increase use according to skin tolerance.
• It is not preferable to use it in the same routine with exfoliating acids, direct Vitamin C, copper peptides, or other retinoids to avoid skin irritation.
• If the skin is sensitive, moisturizer can be applied before and after the serum using the sandwich method to reduce the strength of retinol on the skin.
• Use only a small amount; using too much does not speed up results and may increase the possibility of irritation and peeling.
• Avoid applying it around the eyes, corners of the nose, and around the mouth if these areas are prone to dryness or sensitivity.
• In the morning, you must use a broad-spectrum sunscreen because retinol may increase skin sensitivity to the sun.
• For dry skin, make sure to use a barrier-supporting moisturizer containing ceramides, panthenol, or hyaluronic acid.
• If strong irritation or uncomfortable peeling appears, stop use temporarily and focus on hydration and repairing the skin barrier.
• After building skin tolerance, you may gradually move to higher concentrations such as 0.5% or 1% only when needed and with caution.

Ingredients:

• Retinol 0.2%: Helps improve the appearance of fine lines, mild wrinkles, skin texture, and uneven tone with regular use.
• Squalane: A moisturizing ingredient that helps enhance surface hydration and gives the skin a softer and more comfortable feel.
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: An emollient ingredient that helps improve the texture of the formula and gives the skin a smooth feel.
• Jojoba Seed Oil: Helps soothe the skin and support a feeling of softness.
• Tomato Fruit Extract: A botanical ingredient that supports the formula and is a source of natural antioxidants.
• Rosemary Leaf Extract: A botanical ingredient that helps support formula stability and a healthy-looking complexion.
• Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone: A supportive ingredient that helps improve the feel of the formula on the skin.
• BHT: An antioxidant used to help maintain formula stability.
• Full Ingredients: Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Seed Oil, Retinol, Tomato Fruit Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, BHT.

Warnings:

• For external use only.
  
• Avoid contact with the eyes and around the mouth, as retinol may cause dryness or peeling in these areas.
• Retinol may cause irritation, redness, dryness, or peeling at the beginning of use until the skin builds tolerance.
• Do not use with other retinoid products, including retinol or retinoic acid.
  
• Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it is preferable to avoid all retinoid products during this period.
  
• It is preferable to perform a patch test before full use.
  
• Store in the refrigerator after opening, and it is preferable to use it within 3 months of opening the bottle.
• The ingredient list may vary depending on the manufacturing batch, so please refer to the product packaging for the latest list.