If the idea of using acids terrify you - this Advanced Retinoid 2% by The Ordinary is a non-scary place to start! You should definitely patch test it first to see if it irritates your skin, but personally I was surprised at how gentle this was for a retinoid. I only use 2 times a... Read more

If the idea of using acids terrify you - this Advanced Retinoid 2% by The Ordinary is a non-scary place to start! You should definitely patch test it first to see if it irritates your skin, but personally I was surprised at how gentle this was for a retinoid. I only use 2 times a week in the evenings as sometimes retinoids can make your skin dry. I've never had an issue with this product making my skin dry. It does make my skin seriously smooth and gives it an even texture and over time you notice fine lines and wrinkles smoothing out a bit. It's great value like all The Ordinary products. Show less