
The Ordinary
A moderate-strength retinol serum formulated with 0.5% pure retinol in a nourishing squalane base. Helps reduce visible signs of aging including fine lines and uneven texture, suitable for those with retinol experience.
emollient, moisturizing, antioxidant
Emollient and lightweight skin conditioner
Anti-aging and antioxidant combination for skin renewal
Antioxidant and skin conditioning agent
+ 2 more ingredients
Editorial baseline from K-beauty clinical research and community consensus. Real subscriber reports layer on as the community grows.
The key active ingredients in Retinol 0.5% in Squalane by The Ordinary include Jojoba Oil (Emollient that moisturizes and balances skin), Retinol and Tomato Extract (Anti-aging and antioxidant combination for skin renewal), Rosemary Leaf Extract (Antioxidant and skin conditioning agent), Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone (Antioxidant and skin brightening agent). Drawing on K-beauty research and community consensus, key ingredients show 86% effectiveness for dehydration in dry skin types. Seoul Sister tracks ingredient effectiveness across 5,900+ K-beauty products to provide data-backed recommendations.
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane is a Korean serum by The Ordinary. Sensitive skin compatibility depends on individual triggers and allergies. Seoul Sister's AI advisor Yuri analyzes all 7 ingredients against your specific skin type, concerns, and known allergens to provide a personalized compatibility score. Common irritant ingredients like fragrance, alcohol denat, and essential oils are flagged automatically.
For oily skin, the key factors in evaluating Retinol 0.5% in Squalane are comedogenic ingredient ratings, oil content, and finish type. This serum contains 4 active ingredients. Seoul Sister's database cross-references each ingredient's comedogenic rating (0-5 scale) against your skin type to identify potential pore-clogging risks. Subscribe for a personalized oily skin compatibility analysis.
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane by The Ordinary is available from authorized K-beauty retailers including Olive Young Global, Soko Glam, YesStyle, and Amazon. Seoul Sister verifies retailer authenticity and tracks counterfeit indicators to help you buy genuine Korean skincare products.