A genuine review of The Ordinary Retinol Squalane, which offers insane value for money.

As I get older, fine lines around my eyes are increasing and I can see my pores sagging vertically, so I decided to try retinol for the first time and bought The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane. The Ordinary is so famous for its great value for money, so I bought it with confidence, and I am absolutely thrilled! Since it has an oil texture, if I apply a drop or two as the final step after my moisturizer at night, it absorbs completely into the skin and gives off a subtle glow. Perhaps because it is squalane-based, it feels less irritating than typical retinol, and I was surprised when I woke up the next day to find my skin texture incredibly smooth, like a peeled egg. I highly recommend that anyone trying retinol for the first time definitely start with this less irritating 0.2% version.