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How to layer The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

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Use The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane at night, after cleansing and before moisturizer. Its key actives are Retinol.

Step by step

  1. Cleanse and dry.
  2. The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane.
  3. Moisturizer.
  4. Sunscreen every morning.

Keep apart from

Vitamin C · Yes, with timingTretinoin · No, not togetherSalicylic Acid · Yes, with timingGlycolic Acid · Yes, with timingBenzoyl Peroxide · Yes, with timingAdapalene · No, not together

Full compatibility: The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane. Actives from the published ingredient list (source).

Sources

  1. Kafi R, et al. Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol). Arch Dermatol. 2007;143(5):606-612.

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