The Ordinary

The Ordinary Retinol from The Ordinary Minimalist.

Retinoids

About this product

A retinol-based skincare product from The Ordinary's Minimalist line, in the retinoids category, designed for use as a retinol treatment within a skincare routine.

Guru Score

82%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

Layers well with squalane

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

What the gurus are saying

Squalane is the pairing that stands out, with the gurus suggesting it both before and after the retinol. Both gurus land on the positive side, and they also praise The Ordinary's basic oils as inexpensive and fun. That makes the brand's simpler oils worth a look for anyone wanting a plain, inexpensive skincare oil, though that praise is about the wider range rather than this retinol itself.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take February 2024

Type

RetinoidsDrops & dropper

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What the gurus are saying.

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Nipun Kapur

412k subs

✓Yay

"If you are using Retinol from The Ordinary Minimalist, Squalane before retinol then after."

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Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"Some of my favorite oils are from The Ordinary. They are inexpensive and fun. [...] If you're just looking for a basic skincare oil, The Ordinary has some great ones."

Frequently asked.

What is The Ordinary Retinol from The Ordinary Minimalist?

A retinol-based skincare product from The Ordinary's Minimalist line, in the retinoids category, designed for use as a retinol treatment within a skincare routine.

Is The Ordinary Retinol from The Ordinary Minimalist worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

What is The Ordinary Retinol from The Ordinary Minimalist's Guru Score?

The Ordinary Retinol from The Ordinary Minimalist holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

The Ordinary Retinol from The Ordinary Minimalist.

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