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Retinol 0.2%.

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2%
Retinoids

Type

Retinoids

Guru Score

81%

Approved

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
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What the gurus are saying

Unanimous yay from 2 reviewers. Dr. Shereene Idriss and Nipun Kapur both rate it highly. Top take: "When it comes to retinoids, it is all about consistency over intensity.", Dr. Shereene Idriss.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take September 2026

What the gurus are saying.

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"When it comes to retinoids, it is all about consistency over intensity. I want you to get something in over the course of the week versus just doing something once, blowing your face up and then doing it once every week or once every other week."
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"0.2 percent Retinol you get in The Ordinary"
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All 2 takes from Nipun Kapur
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"0.2 percent Retinol you get in The Ordinary"
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"If you're wanting to use a serum form you can opt in for the ordinary 0.2% retinol"

Frequently asked.

Is The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.

What is The Ordinary Retinol 0.2%'s Guru Score?

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% holds a Guru Score of 81%. 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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