The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
- Fragrance-free
- Pregnancy: avoid
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
- Budget
Key ingredients
- Retinal 0.2%
- Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid (synthetic oat analogue)
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Retinal (retinaldehyde)
A faster-acting form of vitamin A than retinol, one step closer to the form skin uses.
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Glycerin
One of the most common and reliable humectants. It keeps skin hydrated and is in most moisturizers.
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Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler AHA that exfoliates while also helping skin hold water.
Full ingredient list
Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ergothioneine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Hexyldecanol, Maltodextrin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin