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The Ordinary Retinal 5%.

The Ordinary Retinal 5%
Retinoids
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Guru Score

76%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
1Yay
1Mixed
0Nay

What the gurus are saying

Sincerely Miss Ash rates it highly; No BS Beauty is mixed. No BS Beauty: "Wonderful uh serum it's a little bit on the oilier side so keep that in mind"
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take November 2024

Type

Retinoids

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What the gurus are saying.

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✓Mixed
"Wonderful uh serum it's a little bit on the oilier side so keep that in mind"
✓Yay
"A wonderful antioxidant serum that is also very underrated [...] it's a great way to add additional hydration to your skin"

Frequently asked.

Is The Ordinary Retinal 5% worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is The Ordinary Retinal 5%'s Guru Score?

The Ordinary Retinal 5% holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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