The Ordinary

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Name: Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Brand: The Ordinary

레티놀 0.5% 인 스쿠알란

Pure retinol at 0.5% in a water-free squalane base — a minimalist, 8-ingredient formula designed for stability and straightforward delivery.

수분 없는 스쿠알란 베이스에 순수 레티놀 0.5% — 안정성과 직접적인 전달을 위해 설계된 미니멀리스트 8성분 포뮬러.

Benefits

0.5% pure retinol — a mid-strength concentration suited for those who have already built tolerance to lower-strength retinoids
Water-free squalane base keeps retinol stable and protected from oxidation, extending its active life
Only 8 ingredients — no fragrance, no filler. Every ingredient serves a purpose: deliver retinol, protect it, or condition the skin

효능

0.5% 순수 레티놀 — 저농도 레티노이드에 이미 내성을 키운 분에게 적합한 중간 강도 농도
수분 없는 스쿠알란 베이스가 레티놀을 안정하게 유지하고 산화로부터 보호해 활성 수명을 연장해요
단 8가지 성분 — 향료도, 필러도 없어요. 모든 성분이 레티놀 전달, 보호, 피부 컨디셔닝이라는 목적을 갖고 있어요

Best For

Fine lines and uneven texture
Dullness
Loss of firmness
Uneven tone

How to Use

Apply a small amount to face in the evening after water-based serums but before heavier creams. Start with every other night and build up to nightly use as tolerated. Always use SPF the following morning.

Key Ingredients

Retinol: Pure vitamin A at 0.5% — a well-studied active associated with smoother, more refined-looking skin over time. The gold-standard retinoid in over-the-counter skincare. At 0.5%, it is a mid-strength concentration associated with visible improvements in fine lines, texture, and tone with consistent use.
Squalane: The formula's base — a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that delivers retinol while keeping skin comfortable. A hydrogenated, shelf-stable form of squalene — a lipid naturally present in human sebum. Creates a water-free base that protects retinol from hydrolytic degradation.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil: A liquid wax ester that closely mimics sebum — adds emollient comfort without heaviness. Its ester composition closely resembles human sebum, enhancing skin compatibility and absorption of the retinol-squalane solution.
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract: A lycopene-rich tomato extract that helps protect retinol from oxidative breakdown. Contains lycopene — a carotenoid antioxidant that helps preserve retinol potency in the anhydrous formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract: A natural antioxidant that stabilizes the formula and extends retinol's active life. Contains carnosic acid — a natural antioxidant that synergizes with BHT to prevent oxidation of the oil-based formula.