Description
x**About this item:**
Brand: The Ordinary
- **Easy to Use:** This high-strength, water-free solution is easy to incorporate into your skincare routine.
- **Suitable:** Suitable for addressing various signs of aging, this product features 0.5% pure retinol for effective results.
- **Age-Defying Solution:** The Ordinary’s Retinol 0.5% in Squalane is formulated with highly stable retinol, known for its ability to reduce the appearance of aging, including fine lines and photo damage.
**Technology:**
- This water-free solution contains 0.5% pure Retinol, renowned for its effectiveness in reducing the appearance of fine lines, photo damage, and overall skin aging.
- While Retinol is a well-studied ingredient, it can cause irritation, especially for those new to high-strength retinol formulas. The Ordinary recommends starting with lower concentrations, such as their Retinol 0.2% in Squalane, before advancing to higher strengths.
- Note: This formula is free from water, silicones, plant oils, and alcohol to ensure stability and integrity.
**Directions:**
- Apply a small amount to the face in the evening as part of your skincare regimen, after water-based serums and before heavier treatments.
- Caution: Retinol can cause irritation, especially around sensitive areas like the eyes and mouth. If persistent irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician.
- Patch testing prior to use is advised to check for any adverse reactions.
- Refrigerate after opening to maintain product stability.
**Patch Test Instructions:**
1. Apply a small amount of the product to a clean area of skin on the upper forearm.
2. Keep the area dry.
3. If the product has a specified duration of use, rinse off after the designated time. Otherwise, rinse off after 24 hours.
4. If any redness, burning, itching, blistering, or irritation occurs during the test, discontinue use of the product.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
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