Is this supposed to come sealed in any way, the bottle or the box?

bottle is not sealed when purchased several times from the store, must come in a box

How do you apply this to the skin?

I just fill the pipette and apply to my clean fingers and gently massager in in circular motion, but guessing you could apply with a cosmetic cotton wool pad

Can it be used under the eyes? I used to use tretinoin under the eyes and wondered if this one would work for wrinkles there

I use it quite close under the eye but I think the key with retinol is start off on the lowest % and build it up otherwise the skin can react. Tbh I would seek a qualified persons advice before hitting a 1% retinol ☺️

how much vitamin A (retinol) in this? In IU, not percentage.

I purchased this and it turned out to be a fake product, only buy from the ordinary

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The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane, High-Strength Retinol Serum for Anti-Aging and Skin Smoothing, 30ml

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Active ingredients
Retinol
Brand
The Ordinary
Item form
Serum
Item weight
30 Grams
Material feature
Cruelty Free
Product benefits
Targets fine

🌿Squalane nourishes & hydrates

💧1% pure retinol concentration

🕒30ml water-free serum, refrigerate after opening

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Description

✨ Unlock your skin’s glow with the ultimate retinol upgrade!

EXPERT LEVEL SKINCARE - Designed for retinol veterans ready to elevate their routine with high-strength retinoid power.
POWER PACKED 1 RETINOL - Clinically potent formula targeting fine lines & wrinkles for visible anti-aging results.
HYDRATING SQUALANE BOOST - Deeply nourishes skin to counteract dryness, ensuring smooth, supple texture.
CLEAN CONSCIOUS FORMULA - Vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and free from parabens, silicones, and sulfates.
TEXTURE TONE TRANSFORMER - Evens skin tone and refines texture, restoring youthful radiance and collagen support.

The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane is a high-strength, water-free serum formulated with 1% pure retinol to visibly reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture. Enhanced with nourishing squalane, it hydrates and soothes skin prone to dryness from retinol use. Ideal for experienced retinol users, this 30ml cruelty-free, fragrance-free serum requires refrigeration after opening and is designed to deliver expert-level anti-aging benefits while maintaining a clean, vegan-friendly profile.

Specifications

ASIN	B0779YGB2G
ASIN	B0779YGB2G
Active Ingredients	Retinol
Benefits	Targets fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.
Best Sellers Rank	355 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 13 in Face Serums
Brand Name	The Ordinary
Country Of Origin	Canada
Country of origin	Canada
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (19,459)
Customer reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (19,459)
Date First Available	1 Mar. 2017
Global Trade Identification Number	00769915194043, 00769915196016
Is discontinued by manufacturer	No
Item Form	Serum
Item Volume	1 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	30 Grams
Item model number	TOR1
Manufacturer	DECIEM
Manufacturer	DECIEM
Manufacturer Part Number	TOR1
Material Features	Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free, Vegan
Material Type Free	Aluminium Free, Coaltar Free, Paraben Free, Silicone Free, Sulphate Free
Model Number	TOR1
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	3.33 x 3.33 x 11.43 cm; 30 g
Recommended Uses For Product	Anti Wrinkle, Anti-Aging, Anti-Dryness, Even Toning, Smoothening
Scent Name	Fragrance Free
Skin Tone	All
Skin Type	All
Special Ingredients	Collagen, Jojoba Oil, Retinol, Vitamin C
Target Use Body Part	Face
UPC	769915196016 769915194043 769915190793 769915194067 720310621374
Unit Count	30.0 millilitre

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