The ordinary retinoids all sold out. Alternatives?

[choc27]

I have finally got my skin sorted and have been using The ordinary granactive retinoid 2% but have nearly run out. I was going to move on to the 5% next but they are sold out everywhere. Including all the 2%. I had a look at The Inkey List and was tempted but it I think it's only 2%, although I could just go with a 2 again. Are there any other brands I should be looking at around the same price point?

[empireants]

I know the OP has ordered from Garden of Wisdom but just had to add that Satin Naturel's Organic Retinol Serum is incredible. I too was using The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid 2% and bought this when it ran out and they were out of stock. I'm so glad I did and would never go back to The Ordinary now. The Satin Naturel serum is a much nicer texture and absorbs far better. It also has a whole host of other beneficial ingredients. It's similarly good value as the bottle is 100ml (3x times the size of The Ordinary products) so lasts for ages. Loads of great reviews on Amazon:

www.amazon.co.uk/Organic-Retinol-Serum-Vegan-LARGER/dp/B07MZDCD6F/ref=pd_lpo_194_t_0/261-0539364-3162718?psc=1&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_wg=v4uie&pf_rd_r=TJS45DP9TFZWN72R13CW&pd_rd_i=B07MZDCD6F&pd_rd_w=JVwZm&refRID=TJS45DP9TFZWN72R13CW&pd_rd_r=af265138-cacb-4a40-9d4d-3a4be4aea6ee&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[damnthatanxiety]

SO much of TO stock is out of stock everywhere. What is going on?

[choc27]

Ordered from garden of wisdom! Thank you. They had a 5% for a similar price so I went with them!

[Vix20678]

Came on to recommend Garden of Wisdom as well.

[choc27]

Thanks for the link! And I'll check out garden of wisdom.

[JessicaDay]

Another vote for Garden of Wisdom.

[Soontobe60]

Have a look at this dermatologist, she has a YouTube channel where she reviews all sorts of products. The link is to one of her videos, not about retinoids specifically.

[TheCanterburyWhales]

I've got the Garden of Wisdom one. Much prefer it (and Victoria Health in general,) to The Ordinary.

[choc27]

Sold out I boots and every where else that sells it. Might just go for inkey list.

[danuta22]

I got some The ordinary stuff from Boots

[MabelMoo23]

Inkey list definitely

[foreverhungry2409]

I haven't used their retinoids but the inkey list products are great. And affordable imo

[Mich1973]

I love Hada Labo. Reasonable and lasts a long time. X

Hadalabo JAPAN Skin Institute Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution 170mL www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013HHJV0C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PszUEbT41YCM5?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[BobbinThreadbare123]

I've noticed that TO had no salicylic acid either. I've bought a Revolution one in the same percentage. Had to swap my Vit C as well but I was using an Eva Naturals one and now I'm on Poppy Austin.

[Mightymurphy]

Next stock TO. Don’t know what they currently have though.

[Liking80]

OP I am having the exact same dilemma, I wondered if anyone had experience of this brand www.victoriahealth.com/editorial/garden-of-wisdom-skincare-regimens.

I see a 5% granactive retinoid available.

[choc27]

Thanks I'll keep just keep checking I think For a bit and then if I actually run out I'll go for the inkey list.

[Mnthrowaway20202]

I know, they come in/out of stock frequently as they persistently have stock issues.

Just stalk all the stockist websites you can find - keep each one open in a tab and refresh them daily. Sign up to all the email lists etc.

Worst case scenario there’s a set for £27 here

[choc27]

I just wish I knew when it would be back in stock!

[Mnthrowaway20202]

I think if you’re on a low budget stick to your the ordinary product, at least you know it works for you so you won’t waste money experimenting

[choc27]

Ah that's the one I was looking at but wasn't sure of the strength.

[cannaethink]

www.lookfantastic.com/the-inkey-list-retinol-serum-30ml/12208009.html

I’ve started using this one as I couldn’t get any The Ordinary stuff. It seems ok I reckon.

[choc27]

Im gutted, I don't really want to change products as I have had a lifetime of shit skin and when I find something that works I don't tend to change it!

[DryHeave]

Suddenly relieved I panic bought a back up bottle!

[choc27]

I've never heard of it so thank you I will Check it! Don't really want to pay Paula's choice price!