The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
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The Ordinary

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

4.6 · 21,000 reviews
$9

The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane — Straightforward retinol in a soothing squalane base for under $10

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A budget alternative to The INKEY List Advanced Retinal Serum

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Compare with alternatives

The Original · 76% match

The INKEY List Advanced Retinal Serum

The INKEY List

Advanced Retinal Serum

$22this dupe saves you $13 (58%)

The next-gen retinoid at an honest price — retinal works faster than retinol, and INKEY's is the accessible benchmark.

How Retinol 0.5% in Squalane compares

Straightforward retinol in a soothing squalane base for under $10

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The Ordinary

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

The INKEY List

Advanced Retinal Serum

The Ordinary

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

Price$9$22$8
Rating4.6(21,000 reviews)4.8(346 reviews)4.8(15,000 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane a dupe of?

It's a 76% match dupe of The INKEY List Advanced Retinal Serum ($22) — Straightforward retinol in a soothing squalane base for under $10

Is there a cheaper alternative to The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane?

Yes — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum offers a similar result for $6 versus $9.

Where can I buy The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane?

It's available at Ulta Beauty — see the "Where to Buy" links above for current prices.