Retinal 0.2% Emulsion.

"The Ordinary retinal emulsion is the same strength as other market leaders. Slightly more expensive because you're getting 15 ml rather than 30 ml in comparable products. But again, The Ordinary and other comparable retinoids can be used interchangeably. They're the same strength, similar formulation."

"The Ordinary has just entered the market with this ingredient, The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion. Brands are moving to retinal because that's what the consumers want and what the data points show is much more effective. This is a product that they launched recently and is already one of their best sellers. They only offer it in one strength, which is this, the 0.2% concentration, which is sky high potency. This is the equivalent of the strongest version of that Medik8 one, and there's nothing lower than that. If you're a regular retinoid user like myself and you want super high potency, The Ordinary offers it at a really fair price point. While this is a lot cheaper than the Medik8 one, don't forget that with Medik8 you get 30 mL and with The Ordinary you get 15 mL. So when you're comparing the price of these two, don't forget to double the price of The Ordinary to get a mL-for-mL equivalent. When you do that, it's not that much cheaper than the Medik8 one, it is cheaper but not as dramatic as when you first look at it. The amount of mL you're getting is really important here. This is in a beautiful emulsion and it's got a pump applicator."

"It has many strengths, but a big drawback is that it isn't accessible for people new to retinoids. It's really for the hardcore devotees, so make sure you don't go straight in with this as your beginner strength, otherwise your skin will definitely let you know it's not happy. Overall, I'm going to give this an eight out of 10. A mark knocked off for not having a different range of strengths, and a mark knocked off for it being a smaller size, which means you're going to have to buy it more regularly."

"The Ordinary will cover you, the Ordinary worldwide. If you want that next level anti-aging, this is where it's at. It's a high strength retinoid that you can use daily to get maximum anti-aging results, though my neck cannot tolerate the potency of this one, so I use something gentler there. If I find my skin is getting a little sensitive or I've overdone it, I'll just not use this for a couple nights and then revert back when my skin's calmed down."

"It's one of the highest potency over-the-counter retinoids now for me it has just been pipped to the post by Geek and Gorgeous, which is another one of my favorite skincare brands. However, Geek and Gorgeous is not that easy to get in North America and the shipping can be a little high, so if you're in the North American skincare market then you probably better stick in with The Ordinary than Geek and Gorgeous to save on the shipping. I want to throw it out there that I think this is a wonderful, wonderful product and whilst I think it's been slightly pipped to the post by Geek and Gorgeous, if you can't get this brand easily honestly The Ordinary will never steer you wrong. Such a great, affordable and viral product."

"When The Ordinary starts to formulate with retinal, this is going to show that this move away from retinol really is only going to continue as we move across the year. I honestly think this is a good thing for us as consumers because retinal has delivered so many great benefits for my own skin. I get enhanced anti-aging and I'm not getting the same sensitivity irritation that I used to with my retinol serums. Retinal is also much more flexible so you can really formulate with it in a number of unique ways in order to match as many skin types as possible."

"When it comes to their retinol, they have I think their current bestselling product is their retinol emulsion. It's a super high potency retinol."

"This is a new launch 6 months ago and it's already in my most repurchased. It's got a great airless pump on it which I love. This is the highest strength retinal over the counter and it's super affordable. This is why I keep buying it time and time again and I absolutely absolutely love it. I use it every other day on the off days, and I tend to buy like three or four units at a time because I use one of these a month with the 15 mil size. Still a good price point compared to other retinal on the market."

"The Ordinary recently launched their Retinal Emulsion, which is great. I think this is in response to those European Union restrictions. The Ordinary is known for their retinol products but they're going to be restricted to certain countries, so they've transitioned people over to retinal, which I think is the perfect switch you could make for better results and less irritation. This is the highest potency retinal you can find on the market, so if you're in it for those real quick wins, you want maximum anti-aging, this is the one that I go for. It's superb if you're on a budget. You can pick this up in the UK for like £14, super affordable, really easy to get your hands on, and I think this is one of the best of the best, particularly when you consider that price point."

"They launched this product and it now represents a huge chunk of their retinoid sales and it's just growing and growing and growing in popularity. It's great because it's super affordable. But the only thing that stops this being in the top five is they only have one strength. The Ordinary created this product which is the maximum strength you're going to see without any lower strength options available. So if you have super resilient skin, you're used to using retinoids, then this one by The Ordinary is super affordable, super effective. It could be your dream product. If you have a more sensitive skin type, there isn't really another strength that you can reach for, which is a bit of a shame."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is the highest potency retinal that you can get over the counter, which is phenomenal because those of us that have been using retinoids for many years but want to kick it up a notch, this is like the perfect addition to your anti-aging skincare routine. That 0.2% retinal really does pack a punch. It's not for beginners, there are lots of beginner friendly retinoids out there, this isn't one of them, but for people that are an established retinoid user that want extra anti-aging benefits, this is it. It's super affordable. If you were looking at buying the equivalent strength of this in, say, a medicated option, you'd be paying upwards of £100. This is like £22, a fraction of the cost, with the same great formulation quality and high potency option. I absolutely love it."

"This is their retinal 0.2% Emulsion, the strongest over-the-counter retinal you will find, and it's super affordable. If your budget doesn't stretch to other options, this is a super affordable option. I game-changer for the skincare industry and I don't say that lightly. This genuinely such a great product."

"I think it's great. If you're an established retinoid user and you want to take it to the max without needing a prescription, this product is where it's at. Super high potency, really effective when it comes to anti-aging, and I think that price point is divine. This is ticking a lot of boxes. I'm going to give it a solid eight out of 10. I would like to see a larger size, which I'm knocking a couple of marks off for, and I think having multiple different strengths would be ideal, but eight out of 10 this is still a super launch from The Ordinary."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is my current go-to high dose retinal for all the anti-aging. If you're new to retinoids in general maybe this will be too strong, but for everyone else this just kicks it up a notch and is perfect. I absolutely love it. It's only 15 mil so it lasts me about a month because I use a very small amount, but I do find myself buying it quite a lot. If you're someone that likes it I would probably recommend buying a couple."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is a sky-high concentration and only for people that have been established using retinoid for years and want to go in at the max strength. It's not beginner friendly; start with a lower strength and work your way up. But for those of us moving from retinol to retinal and wanting instant maximum results, this is a great option. Just keep your eye on any sensitivity, take a day off if you do start to get any sensitivity and irritation before restarting. It comes in a real lightweight emulsion style formula that I think will work for almost everyone that's an established retinoid user looking for those maximum results."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, the ordinary really kickstarted the retinal craze when they launched this product and it's absolutely fantastic. This is hands down the highest potency over the counter retinoid that you're going to find, so if you want to max out on your results reach for a 0.2% retinal and this is going to be streaks ahead of some of the other options."

"The one I've played with the most so far is the one from The Ordinary. It's really nice. Overall it's really nice and I think it's like 15 bucks. So keep that in mind though because it's 15 bucks but you get half an ounce as opposed to where these are double the size. So sometimes you got to do the math with The Ordinary because sometimes it looks really really affordable and then when you factor in it's kind of little, it's not quite as affordable."

"The Ordinary retinal emulsion [was nominated for best retinoid]."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion has 0.2% retinal and it's great for people looking for something strong but might not be ready for tretinoin or maybe you don't want to go through the hassle of getting a prescription. This is probably going to be one of your next best options. It certainly won't hurt, and otherwise it should help my skin, help fade wrinkles, help smooth skin. I think adding this into my routine, my skin certainly has firmed up a bit and helped tighten it as well. For the price, this is 30ml and retails for $23, which makes it pretty affordable. The closest dupe is The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, which also has 0.2% retinal, and while it looks more affordable at $14 or $15, it's half the size of this, so you have to double that price and then it ends up being more expensive."

"The Ordinary Retinal Emulsion, which uses 2% retinal, makes it a lot stronger. This one's really nice. Retinal is stronger than retinol, it's right up there, not as strong as tretinoin, but it's the next up, right underneath tretinoin. It's stronger than retinol and much stronger than all of those retinol derivatives like HPR. When it comes to anti-aging, retinol, retinal, and tretinoin are all great."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is great. It increases cell turnover and with that brightens up skin. So that'd be another something to use at night. And alternating with retinoids and exfoliants, not using them together."

"The Ordinary Retinol Emulsion, that's great too. You can't go wrong with them."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion contains 0.2% retinal, which is one of the stronger retinoids. It also has bisabolol in it and ginger root extract and vitamin E for soothing. It is on the more affordable side, though keep in mind this is 2/3 of an ounce. If you compare it to other retinals at 1 oz, they end up being pretty close priced, but this one's nice also for travel."

"It's got bisabolol which is a great soothing ingredient. Got ginger root extract which is another great soothing ingredient as well as vitamin E. So it's got a lot of great ingredients in there for hydration. I would recommend if you haven't used retinoids before, either mix this in or layer it in between two thick moisturizing products. They call it the sandwich method and it helps prevent it from drying out your skin too much. But really nice retinoid product overall and with the sale even more affordable."

"The Ordinary Retinal Emulsion also has 0.2% retinal. It contains a sensitive, which is an ingredient molecule that stops the reaction of feeling of stinging and burning sensation on your skin. So if you use something that's really irritating, this ingredient kind of stops it in its tracks. It also contains ginger root, which is going to be beneficial for your skin. The Ordinary may look cheaper, however if you compare it on a price per milliliter, it ends up being a consideration because the one from The Ordinary is a very tiny bottle, it's half the size, so if you're going to compare the prices, take that into account."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, this one's 15 bucks, it is a smaller size of a bottle, half an ounce. If you're just looking for something where you're able to use just a tiny pea-size amount, it's really nice. It's also nice for travel as well, it's just a nice small compact little tube. It's got 0.2% retinal in there so it's great for anti-aging."

"The Ordinary came with their Retinal 0.2% Emulsion which is very nice as well. The bottle is a little bit tiny but it's a weaker version at 0.2%, so it's a very nice serum. I've tested it and reviewed it recently and it's still really nice product."

"This one's got 0.1% retinal and it also contains vitamin E as well as their highly regarded thermal spring water for soothing your skin."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion feels a little bit more greasy, a little bit more hydrating. It does help with fine lines and wrinkles. The morning after I apply this one, my skin looks smooth, a little bit smoother. Skin tone is improved. After using this for a few months, I didn't notice as much benefit with wrinkles and fine lines as I did with another retinol product, but the active, the retinal, is the same in both. I didn't have issues with dryness or flakiness with it, which was nice. The performance really is subjective and the benefits are going to be in general very similar."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is very strong, so even if you're experienced with retinoids I recommend starting out very slowly with this one. It has oat and vitamin E in it. It's very nice and layers on nicely. I've been using it, and I've noticed my face around my mouth is getting more and more droopy and saggy looking, so I've been using this especially around those areas."

"It's in between the retinol and retinoid acid, so it's strong, not as strong as tretinoin and stronger than retinol. It's proven to help with wrinkles, fine lines, firmer skin, more elastic skin. It is fluorescent yellow so you're going to want to use this at night anyway. Very nice product, strong though, so if you're not familiar with retinoids, start slow and use a good hydrating product with it. This one is my favorite."

"It's got a lot to do a lot to like about it. It's pretty nice product. Definitely will finish it. I do like the fact that it's a little bit bigger packaging. Yeah, and it's pretty darn nice and it's a good product overall."

"The Ordinary Retinal Emulsion is great, it contains 2% retinal, which is a great strong retinoid vitamin A. You can't go wrong with it."

"I have actually really liked this product a lot and I think they did an excellent job with it and I'm now adding it to my list of topical vitamin A products I recommend because it is quite good. $14.90 is very reasonable. I really like the pump package I think that's a convenient way to dispense product as opposed to a tube or a dropper. It does come out yellow which is to be expected from a retinaldehyde and I was able to tolerate this no problem no irritation or anything of the sort. I actually really enjoyed using it."

"I really like the pump package I think that's a convenient way to dispense product as opposed to a tube or a dropper. It does come out yellow which is to be expected from a retinaldehyde, and I was able to tolerate this no problem, no irritation or anything of the sort. I actually really enjoyed using it. Now keep in mind I have been using tret for a long time so my skin is good and accustomed to topical vitamin A, and therefore that might not be the case for you, you might get some irritation. One thing about retinaldehyde in contrast to tret or adapalene or tartrate or tritin or any of the prescription retinoids is the irritation that you might experience with it kind of sneaks up on you. You aren't going to get it like week one, maybe you will, but it really kind of sneaks up week two, three, often on the cheeks. Maybe along your jawline you start getting peeling and flaking, and the cheeks are real sensitive, burn, sting, you get sensitivity and people are like, oh, your cheeks look red, are you flushed, are you okay, you have a bit of this flush and things sting."

"I really like the pump package I think that's a convenient way to dispense product as opposed to a tube or a dropper. It does come out yellow which is to be expected from a retinol, and I was able to tolerate this no problem, no irritation or anything of the sort. I actually really enjoyed using it. Now keep in mind, I have been using retinol for a long time so my skin is good and accustomed to topical vitamin A, and therefore that might not be the case for you. You might get some irritation. One thing about retinol in contrast to tronolane or adapalene or other prescription retinoids is the irritation that you might experience with it kind of sneaks up on you. You aren't going to get it like week one, but it really kind of sneaks up week two, three, often on the cheeks, maybe along your jawline. You start getting peeling and flaking, and the cheeks are real sensitive, burn, sting. You get sensitivity and people are like, oh your cheeks look red, are you flushed, are you okay. You have a bit of this flush and things sting. Now if it's gotten around your eyelids, which they caution against, you might start feeling like, why do my eyelids look wrinkled and they're real dry and sensitive. That's something that can start to creep in there around the third week of using it."

"If you really want to level up to tretinoin but you're scared, then this Retinal Emulsion is fabulous. This is one of the best formulas that is available on the market today. And if you compare it to Medicaid, which is also very good, this is literally a fraction of the price. If you're someone whose skin is hypersensitive, easily irritated, or really confused about what to do, I do recommend pairing it with the Barrier Support Serum by The Ordinary. The way this makes my skin feel, it's like giving your skin a nice dose of goodness, a nice dose of richness, and I absolutely love it."

"If I have to give you any recommendation for retinol, that will be The Ordinary Retinal. I give this 10 on 10, absolute love it."

"This is prescription grade and I was not disappointed. I've tested it with my layering alpha routine for any conflicts. I've layered it with tranexamic acid, I've layered it with lactic acid. Basically every advanced and beginner-friendly layering option I've given you with retinol, I've tried it with this, and I have loved every drop of it. That is the simplest way to explain it. Right now my mood is I want to actually just keep using this for about a month to months, maybe more, and then I will go back to my tretinoin formula because on my face there's no marks right now as such. So I am generally feeling good, I'm in a good space, so I'm really thinking I'll continue with this and let me see how it goes because I am personally loving the impact of this product. The best part is that this is affordable. If you are in the GCC countries, Dubai, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, you can get it at Sephora for 70 dirhams or your local currency equivalent, so it is still a very, very affordable formula."

"I am personally loving the impact of this product"

"I think this is innovative because I haven't seen 0.2% right now on the market yet. I do think this is really innovative because it is not irritating at all and I really like how gentle it is even though it is very strong in terms of efficacy but it doesn't feel irritating on the skin and it's a nice milky formula. What I like about this is some retinal serums that I've tried don't feel hydrating, it just kind of feels very waxy sometimes, and then this one doesn't feel super waxy it feels hydrating and moisturizing at the same time. I'm really excited that one, they made it affordable, it's a high percentage retinal, it's hydrating feeling and even for me with my sensitive skin because I'm just sensitive to really high percentage retinoids, I'm not going to use it every night but I felt like I could use it once or twice a week and it really did not irritate my skin at all which is impressive because some retinoids can actually irritate my skin after one use and this one didn't do that. I've also gotten retinoid irritation before and this one doesn't do that so that's nice. My only thing is it's so tiny, but I think it's like $14 which I love that The Ordinary makes it super affordable."

"I find that I can use this a couple times a week and my skin is fine and then the rest of the days I supplement with something a little less strong. It has been really easy to add into my skincare routine. My only note, if there's any critique, is that it's kind of small, it's only 0.5 fluid ounces, but you're not going to use a lot. You saw how far just that one pump went, and it works really well. Hats off to The Ordinary for going for 0.2% retinol and making it more affordable."

"I like it because it's a little bit stronger, it does work a little bit quicker in my opinion. It's more of a cream type of texture, very moisturizing, but it can cause dryness and irritation for some people. Retinal is in the middle between retinol and retinoic acid being prescription tretinoin, so if you've been using retinol for a little while and you feel like moving up to use something a little bit stronger, then I would say go with the Retinal 0.2% Emulsion. Use this once a day, use this at nighttime only, all you need is a pea sized amount."

"This is exceptional and I really really like this. I've been using this on my neck and my chest, and when I was testing this on my face, I found this to be quite gentle. The formulation is actually quite moisturizing as well. That said, this could cause some irritation and some dryness, and we all have different skin and react differently, so if you are brand new to this product I would start with once a week and then slowly gradually increase from there depending on how your skin does. One pump will give you a pea-sized amount and that is the amount that you would want to put on your face. It does have that bright yellow hue, which is a really good sign because this means that the formulation is at that high concentration of retinol. With that being said, this could stain your skin, clothing, and fabrics, and this does stain my face and the more I put on my face the more yellow my face gets."

"Out of the three retinoids that the Ordinary has, this is the one that has performed the best on my skin because it's the strongest and the most effective. It's meant for those that are even more advanced with retinoids, so if you've been using a retinol and a retinoid for a really long time and you're ready for something stronger, this is where you can start. I wouldn't say jump right in and start using this if you're a beginner. I would start with the retinol or the granactive retinoid first and then make your way to the Retinal 0.2% Emulsion so you can eliminate irritation and give your skin time to adjust to that vitamin A. It is in a creamy serum texture which I really like, so I do feel like it's quite moisturizing. It has that bright yellow hue, which is a really good sign because that means this product is at a high concentration of retinal. With that being said, when you put this on your skin you could experience staining, so your skin will look kind of yellow orange."

"I was using this a lot on my face when I first tried it and I really loved it. It gave a brighter complexion and it really did help to correct texture. It gave that nice soft feel and look to my skin. This can really help to address signs of aging and discoloration. And the more consistent you are with your retinoids, the better off you're going to be."

"I'm a little disappointed that it's only 15 mls because if you're using this pretty frequently I feel like we're going to go through this really quickly. A pea-sized amount is all you need to cover your entire face, though you might need a little bit extra for your neck area. Before you apply this, make sure your skin is clean and then put your pea-sized amount onto dry skin. The Ordinary does recommend this, and I agree with them. I apply all of my actives onto dry skin to prevent quick absorption because when I do it this way I do see a reduction in dryness and irritation. Sometimes with the product in general you will see dryness and irritation, but you possibly could see more irritation and dryness if you put it onto damp skin."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is one of the best retinal products I have ever used. The formulation is truly on point and I have seen great results with this. It's at a 0.2% concentration which is pretty high, so if you are a beginner to a retinoid or you've never used a retinol before, I wouldn't say start with this, start with the retinol and then gradually make your way up to the retinal. This is in between tretinoin and retinol. Because I have a lot of experience with actives, I actually find this to be quite gentle. I don't experience any irritation or dryness when I use it. I like to use this on my neck and my chest and sometimes the backs of my hands. This has a very vibrant yellow hue to it, and that is a really good sign because that means this has that high concentration of retinal."

"I have been obsessed with this since the first time I used it. This is The Ordinary's strongest retinoid formulation. This truly is meant for those that are experienced with retinols already. So let's say you've been using a retinol for a while and you would like to graduate to something a little bit stronger, then that's when you'd want to use this. A retinal, so remember there's retinol, retinaldehyde, and then the next step would be prescription tretinoin retinoic acid, so this is in between the two and this is fabulous to soften fine lines and wrinkles, to improve texture and tone. If you're acne prone, this can be a great acne treatment. It's lovely, but it can be strong for some skin types. So if you're new to this or you're a beginner, start with one or two nights per week, leaving days in between, gradually increase from there depending on skin sensitivity. You don't want to start using this every night if you're a beginner because you don't know how your skin is going to react. This can cause some dryness and irritation for some people."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is one of the best products from the ordinary in terms of targeting signs of aging. This is really effective if you can be consistent with this. With retinal, also known as retinaldehyde, this is stronger than a retinol. So there's retinol, retinaldehyde, and then the next highest strength is prescription tretinoin. So this product is in between retinol and retinoic acid, and so this can be a little drying and irritating for some skin types, especially if you're a beginner and you're new to a retinaldehyde. I would start with once a week, do that for maybe a week or two, and then move up to two times per week, leaving days in between, do that for a couple of weeks, and then gradually increase from there, using moisturizer on top to keep your skin well moisturized. If you can be consistent with this, whether you're using it every single night or just a couple of nights per week, you will see results because retinaldehyde is going to target fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, improving texture and tone, helping with that brighter complexion. If your acne prone, retinaldehyde can be a great acne treatment. It really is a product that does everything, and the more consistent the better."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is absolutely amazing to soften and fine lines, improve texture, tone for brightness. Great if you're acne prone; retinal dehydride is also great to treat acne and this can really improve your skin all around. I love this. If you're new to retinol and you've never used a retinol before, this might be too powerful. This really is meant for those that are more experienced with retinol. If you're currently using a retinol right now and you want to move up to something a little bit stronger, than retinal dehydride would be the next step. The next step after this would be prescription tretinoin, which is retinoic acid. Once you put retinal dehydride on your skin, your skin only has to go through one conversion."

"I really like The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% Emulsion. This is a retinaldehyde, so this is actually one step down from tretinoin but one step up from retinol, so this would be the next best thing if you can't get your hands on tretinoin. This can still cause irritation and dryness, so start with one or two days a week and gradually increase from there. Use these products at nighttime, especially because they can be light sensitive, so if you use this during the day that sunlight will just degrade it and it just won't be effective."

"The Ordinary did a very good job with the texture and formulation in terms of how it spreads across the skin and how moisturizing it feels. I really do feel like this is quite gentle, but remember I am somebody who has been a retinoid user for over four years and before that I was using products like retinol, so my skin has had some experience with actives, which is probably why my skin isn't reacting to this. This is more for those experienced with retinoids. If you're new to a retinoid or retinol, I would start with a retinol first and then graduate to this after, starting slow and gradually increasing depending on how your skin adjusts to it. Since using this, my skin feels a lot smoother. I haven't noticed anything dramatic because I haven't been using this for too long, but overall I really like this formulation."

"I haven't experienced any dryness or flakiness or redness or that compromised skin barrier. There were times where I would wake up in the morning and my skin would be a little tight, especially around the mouth area, but it wasn't dry or flaky and my skin didn't feel uncomfortable. I actually really like this formulation. It's really moisturizing and it actually has some conditioning ingredients as well as the synthetic oat analogues that will really help to soothe and calm your skin while you're using this. If you're new to this, I would say start with once a week and then gradually increase from there depending on how your skin does. If you've been a retinoid user for several years or even several months, then I feel like you could probably use this more than just once a week to start with. When I was testing this, I was bringing this down my neck and my chest because my neck can be very sensitive to active ingredients and retinoids, and I was shocked because my neck wasn't irritated, which is surprising because generally my neck gets really red and inflamed."

"It spreads really nicely, enough to cover my entire face, but when I was putting this down my neck I did have to put a little bit extra on my hand to bring that down my neck and a little bit on my chest, so you might need to apply maybe a pump and a half, two pumps. It really just depends on how much you want to apply and where you want to apply it. But with this being a 15 mil size, which I know is a bummer, I was really taken back when I saw the size of this. A 15 mil size is a great size to test out the product to see if your skin would tolerate well to it, maybe perfect for travel, but if you're using this every single day or multiple times a week we're going to go through this really quickly. Most of the products from The Ordinary are all 30 mil sizes, especially their serums, so I don't know why they came out with a 15 mil size. I hope that they come out with a larger size eventually because that would be really nice for those that would like to be very consistent without having to repurchase as often."

"It's at a pretty high strength but the coloring just isn't quite there. I would maybe question that product a little bit because having that bright yellow just means that it's at that high concentration. The Ordinary mentioned that this can stain your skin, it can stain clothing, fabric, towels, they are correct. This does stain your skin. It has that nice texture where it does spread really nicely, but the very first time that I used this I saw that initial staining. Once I applied everything to my skin and I'm looking in the mirror, I thought wow, I look really tan. It made my skin a little bit orange, it kind of gave that tan look, and I mean it looked decent, but it can stain your skin, especially if you're fair like myself. If you have deeper skin than I do perhaps you won't see the staining on your skin, but it can stain your towels and your clothing if you're not careful. When I woke up in the morning and I washed my face, that staining went away, so it wasn't a permanent thing from what I noticed on my skin. It does wash off. You also want to use this at nighttime. Make sure that you don't use this with other types of actives like a vitamin C, a glycolic or lactic acid, with another type of retinal or retinol or prescription tretinoin."

"If you want something a little bit stronger than a retinol, then I would recommend The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, which is an encapsulated retinal. This is one step up from retinol but one step down from tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid. This is great but not necessarily meant for beginners; this is more for experienced users. This can cause irritation and dryness, so be cautious with it."

"When I was using this I was pairing it up with everything and anything so I was using this in the same routine as tret, niacinamide, copper peptides, and on the nights that I was using some type of direct acid on my skin. I didn't experience any additional irritation, nothing. This has just been super gentle, extremely hydrating, and I feel like it pairs up nicely with everything that I have used with it. I also really like how this shines through my sunscreen and my makeup because it just gives my skin that beautiful glow and radiance. If you have dry skin, honestly you're going to love it, but even if you have oily, acne, combo skin you're going to love it too. It is still really nice for all skin types. Overall I am very impressed with this. I love that it has that milky consistency, it just feels so comforting on the skin. It is super hydrating and it does give your skin this beautiful radiance. We have that fermented niacinamide that helps with that uneven skin tone."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is their newest launch and their strongest retinoid. I recently reviewed it here on my channel and I do go in depth, share my experience with this, and also show you how it applies and how it looks on the skin."

"This is truly one of the best retinaldehydes I have ever used. This is one step down from tretinoin but one step up from retinol. This is meant for those that have experience with retinoids, so if you're a beginner I would recommend to start with a retinol first and then make your way up to this in time. This is quite powerful, especially for those that are newer to a retinaldehyde. Because I've been using tretinoin for several years, I find this to be quite gentle on my skin, but again we are all different. This 0.2% is going to improve texture, tone, fine lines, and wrinkles. It can help with acne, a brighter complexion, and it can help to stimulate new collagen. This truly does it all and this is best used in your nighttime routine. You can use this every day, but if you're new to this I would start with one or two days a week and then gradually increase from there. This works really quickly. I saw almost an immediate softness and smoothness with my skin. Yes, it brightened my skin within a couple of days as well. And then of course the more consistent you are, this can improve texture, soft and fine lines and all of that good stuff."

"This is 0.2% and it's going to improve texture, tone, fine lines and wrinkles. It can help with acne, a brighter complexion, and it can help to stimulate new collagen. This truly does it all and this is best used in your nighttime routine. You can use this every day but if you're new to this I would start with one or two days a week and then gradually increase from there. This works really quickly. I saw almost an immediate softness and smoothness with my skin, yes it brightened out my skin within a couple of days as well, and then of course the more consistent you are, this can improve soft and fine lines and all of that good stuff. So if you're looking for an affordable retinol, then I would say get this one from The Ordinary."

"This only has to go through one conversion once it's applied to your skin for your skin to convert the retinol to retinoic acid, which is what is going to change our skin and improve it, especially with texture and tone, fine lines, and wrinkles. It can be great for acne-prone skin as well. It's definitely going to improve fine lines and wrinkles and it's going to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, especially if you can be consistent with it. When I first started off with retinol, I only started off with once or twice a week, and I did that for several weeks until my skin adjusted, and then I gradually increased my usage from there. I would definitely recommend doing that with this also. Even with an over-the-counter retinol, especially if you're a beginner, we all react differently to retinoids, so start slow and gradually increase, but the more consistent you can be the better. You want to make sure that you use a pea-sized amount. You don't need any more product than that, and you want to use these at night time, especially because retinol can be light sensitive. If you're using this in the morning and you go outside, that sunlight can actually degrade the retinol, which means it's not going to be as effective on the skin. If you can use your retinoid at least twice a week and you can be consistent with that, then that will help to improve your skin."

"I really love this for the face. If you can't get your hands on prescription tretinoin, this is amazing for the face because remember this is one step down from tretinoin. This can be very irritating for those that are beginners. This is truly better for those that are more experienced users with retinoids but it can cause a little dryness, a little bit of irritation. I personally have never seen it because my skin is just so used to using tretinoin, which is stronger, that I feel like this is very gentle. One pump will give you a true pea-sized amount. This is very yellow in color, which is a good thing because that means that this is at a high concentration of retinol. The yellowness just gives that initial staining but it doesn't actually stain your skin, so tomorrow morning once I rinse off my skin that yellowness is no longer there. It's just that initial application, so make sure that your skin is dry before you go to sleep for the night or wear colored clothes because it could possibly stain."

"This is their strongest retinoid with everything that they have in their retinoid collection. This is the strongest because this is a retinaldehyde. If you're using a retinol right now and you're really not seeing a difference and you would like to increase the strength of it then I would say go with this one. The 0.2% is the only strength that they have currently right now. It can cause some dryness and irritation for some people. If you're new to the retinoid world and you're a beginner, I wouldn't say start with this. This is really for experienced users. But if you really wanted to start with this, then start with one night per week and then gradually increase your usage depending on how your skin tolerates to it. This is best used at night time only. And this can be used with growth factors."

"This formulation is very effective. If you're looking for a limited ingredient list and you're looking for something that doesn't have all of these extra ingredients like bakuchiol, niacinamide, and cinnamide, then this would be a great one to look into. It is really straightforward and I see great results with this one. My skin is super soft and smooth. It really does help to firm as well. I love this for my neck and my chest and the tops of my hands and I do like to occasionally use this on my face as well. And it's also really affordable."

"It helps with cell turnover, it can help to produce new collagen elastin, and it can also help to improve texture tone and acne at the same time. So just be consistent, you want to be on something like this for a long time. Start slow, so start with maybe one or two days a week, gradually increase from there. These types of products can really help to improve your overall complexion and it can really help to remove and soften fine lines and wrinkles."

"The Ordinary's Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is their newest launch and their strongest retinoid that they have now in their collection. This is an encapsulated retinal, and it's important to know that you want to use your retinal in your nighttime routine because retinal is light sensitive, so these actually degrade in natural daylight. If you use this in your morning routine and you're going outside and your face is being exposed to natural daylight, then the light is going to degrade the retinal, which means it's not going to be effective on your skin. It's very light sensitive, so keep your retinoids for your nighttime routine. It's also important to know not to pair your retinoid with other types of active ingredients."

"I don't necessarily use this 7 days a week, I might use it 5 days a week, maybe 6, maybe 4, it just depends on how my skin feels at that time and what I feel like using. But this is really, really nice. I have really achieved that brighter complexion with this. This product makes my skin super soft, and my neck can actually tolerate this as well. I've been using this pretty much every night on my neck area and I absolutely love it. I feel like I'm already seeing results with my neck where everything just looks more soft and smooth, and some of the fine lines that I have on my neck don't look as noticeable. This honestly works really well on my neck, and I really like the results that I have been seeing on my face as well. If you're someone that can't use tretinoin or can't get your hands on prescription tretinoin, then I would say try this, because this is one step down from tretinoin retinoic acid but one step up from retinol. This is an encapsulated retinal, so with retinal, once you apply this to your skin, your skin only has to make that one conversion to retinoic acid. If you're using a retinol, then your skin has to go through two conversions."

"It did make it brighter, it did help with texture, it did help to reduce oil. This is very hydrating, very gentle. It's not sticky or tacky. I was basically using this with everything so I did pair this up with other actives at night time, copper peptides, regular peptides. I did use this with vitamin C. There were no issues, everything layered up really nicely. I didn't have any peeling and I actually quite liked it because it is very very lightweight on the skin."

"I like this the most because I do find this to be quite gentle, I find this to be moisturizing and also really effective. I've been using this on my neck since they launched this early this year. Before using this I was using the Polish Choice 1% retinol on my neck. Because I am somebody that uses tretinoin on my face, I can sometimes use it on my neck maybe two to three times per week, but if I wanted to be really consistent with something then this is one of my go-tos in terms of a retinol product. Retinal is also known as retinaldehyde, so it's one step up from retinol but one step down from retinoic acid, being your prescription tretinoin. If you want to start using something like this on your neck I would take it slow."

"The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is an encapsulated retinal derivative that has a slower delivery system into the skin and is also going to penetrate deeper into the skin as well. This is going to improve texture and tone, it can help with fine lines and wrinkles, and it can also help with acne at the same time. This is a product that you would want to use at night time, and you might want to start with one or two days a week, leaving days in between, and then gradually increase from there, just to see how your skin tolerates the ingredient. You're going to experience less dryness and irritation if you start slow and then gradually increase from there. This is an affordable option, but it is at a 15 ml size so this could be a product that you may go through really quickly."