The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Water-free, highly stable solution containing 0.5% pure retinol suspended in biomimetic squalane to accelerate cell turnover with minimal desquamation.
Contains actives (Retinoid (Vitamin A) (AVOID)) that are universally paused throughout pregnancy and lactation due to fetal safety considerations.
Contains zero lipid esters or fatty acid chains that feed Malassezia yeast.
Texture: Silky Anhydrous Lipid Solution. Apply strictly in order of thinnest water to thickest cream.
3 Actives • 5 Functional • 0 Watchlist
Layering Protocol: What NOT to Mix With This Bottle
- ✕AHA / BHA Direct Acids
- ✕Benzoyl Peroxide
- ✕Pure L-Ascorbic Acid
- ✓Ceramide Creams
- ✓Niacinamide
- ✓Centella Asiatica
Full INCI Ingredient Declaration
Decoded using Miko's pharmacological database (8 ingredients detected).
100% saturated hydrocarbon mirror of natural skin squalene. Fungal-acne safe, lightweight, non-oxidizing, and biocompatible.
Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.
Liquid wax ester chemically similar to human sebum. Softens rough stratum corneum without heavy occlusive suffocation.
Gold standard active for accelerating keratinocyte renewal, promoting dermal collagen I and III synthesis, and clearing follicular congestion.
Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.
Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.
Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.
Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.
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