Power Up Your P.M.

Having a nighttime skincare regimen helps to maintain overall healthier-looking skin. During the day, your skin is exposed to environmental stressors that can harm its integrity. At night, when you're resting, your skin gets a chance to recover and repair itself–what we would call skin renewal. That's why nighttime is an ideal time to apply products in the Treat phase of your regimen for targeted solutions to support your skin.

Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

Skincare Formulations that Work While You Sleep.

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Retinoids have been shown to target multiple skin concerns and help counteract visible signs of aging, to help make skin firmer, smoothing out the look of wrinkles, and correcting uneven skin tone. Layer our latest (and strongest) retinoid offering Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, into your P.M. skincare regimen once or twice a week with other recommended products and see how this strong retinal for night supports skin renewal while you sleep.

General Age Support

Prep: Start with Squalane Cleanser, which supports your skin’s moisture barrier through hydration.

Treat: Apply a pea-sized amount, once or twice a week, of our most powerful retinoid yet, Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, a night serum that works to reduce the look of wrinkles.

Seal:Complete your regimen with Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, a moisturizer that works to significantly improve skin barrier function with regular use.

Tip: Add Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 to help address typical signs of dryness associated with retinoid use.
Retinal 0.2$ Emulsion

Advanced Age Support

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Prep: Start with Squalane Cleanser, a soap-free formulation that leaves your skin hydrated and feeling smooth and soft.

Treat: Apply Multi-Peptide + HA Serum to the face and Multi-Peptide Eye Serum to the eye contour area. After, apply a pea-sized amount of Retinal 0.2% Emulsion one to two times a week for a dual approach to signs of aging.

Seal: Complete your regimen with Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides, our most nourishing moisturizer.

Dark Spots and Uneven Tone

Prep: Start with Glycolipid Cream Cleanser, a gentle cream cleanser that effectively removes makeup.

Treat: Apply Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA, a water-based serum specifically designed to target uneven skin tone. After, apply a pea-sized amount of Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, once or twice a week, which visibly improves dark spots.

Seal: Complete your regimen with Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, a moisturizer that keeps the outer layer of your skin protected and well-hydrated, without feeling greasy.
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Recommended Ingredients for Your PM Skincare.

Some ingredients may be more beneficial to work overnight to target various concerns and support the skin’s barrier:
  • Retinoids: As mentioned, retinoids (across all forms) support the natural process, which peaks at night, to help improve the look of fine lines, uneven texture, and uneven tone.

  • Direct Acids: As cell turnover is increased during the night, the natural shedding of dead skin can be supported through the use of exfoliating acids, for smoother, more radiant skin.

  • Vitamin C: As a night treatment, it helps target the appearance of skin concerns associated with exposure to daily external stressors, such as fine lines, discolouration, and dullness.

  • Oils: Apply in the evening for additional hydration support when your skin needs it most
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
It’s important to note that we do not recommend combining or layering retinoids, direct acids, and direct/ethylated vitamin C together. If you wish to use more than one active ingredient listed above in your regimen, we recommend applying them on alternate evenings. This can help you achieve your skin goals, while ensuring that your skin barrier isn't compromised.

Explore all of our nighttime favorites here and get a head start on your new P.M. regimen.
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
17.90 USD
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
11.20 USD
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
14.50 USD
The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
9.70 USD
The Ordinary The Nightly Set
30.00 USD
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The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
10.30 USD
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
20.00 USD