Reviews For SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream
Skin Ceuticals Retinol 0.5
I used to use the 1.0. Then, after quite some time, it was too strong for my skin (apparently, I was not the only one, as the company reformulated their retinols). I had to take a break from retinol altogether and then slowly build up. First, using the newly formulated 0.3 for one tube–all good–and now the newly formulated 0.5, still all good. I am very happy to be able to use retinol again. It makes such a difference on your skin. It diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, reduces pore size and fades dark spots, increases cell turnover and even promotes collagen. Just be careful not to get it too close to your mouth corners, as that area is very thin.
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Decent Retinol
I chose the 0.5 to start and after a few weeks using it at twice a week, I've stepped it up to three times a week. I have some slight flakiness on certain areas of my face that is mainly around the nose and lips. I use this all over and it's a bit puzzling that my whole face hasn't experienced that. I think I'll step up to 1.0 when this is done before I make a final decision.
LovelySkin Customer
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Like it
First time using a retinol. I just turned 28 and am trying to get into a good habit with skin care. I am really liking it-definitely go every other night until your skin can handle it. I tried every night at first (whoops!) which caused some peeling redness on my cheeks. But now I'm able to use nightly.
LovelySkin Customer
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Great retinol
I love this retinol because it's not too strong like others can. Usually when I start a retinol, my face gets really dry & starts peeling. I can use this every night & it never irritates my skin.
LovelySkin Customer
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5
For some reason my skin was mildly sensitive to this Retinol 0.5 product. I currently use another 0.5 product and have no issue.
LovelySkin Customer
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Nice Product
My skin is sensitive and after reading some of the reviews, I will use it once a week for four weeks and progress slowly. Ive used the stronger stuff and had some issues even under a dermatologists supervision. The derm said it shocked my system and it did help the rosacea. So far, I like this product and will take it slow and easy.
LovelySkin Customer
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Non irritating
I got this product as my prescription strength retinol was irritating my skin, so decided to give this a try. I started with using it once every two days then worked it up from there to every other day and will bring it to every day. I havent reached there yet. It is working out fine so far. Do use the skinceuticals hydrating B5 masque two times a week with it and that helps. So far happy with the product. Have not used it for that long so am giving it 4 stars.
LovelySkin Customer
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Quality product in a difficult package!
I love this product. It is gentle but effective. However, I find it difficult to get the product out. I was told to "prime" the air pump, which I did exactly as I was told. It helped, but it still takes about 25 pumps to get out the recommended pea size portion of the product. Would give it 5 stars if they could fix that little problem!
LovelySkin Customer
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good
Great product for a retinol. It can be drying, so use sparingly. I use about three times a week (at night) and have seen great results. It also works to keep skin clear of breakouts (smoother texture and less imperfections). I am hoping to try the higher strength soon.
LovelySkin Customer
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So far so good
I am 24 years old, and all my life I have had acne, but as I got older it has cleard up except for on my chin. Ive done the dermatologist thing, but the products that I have been given have done nothing besides dry out my skin. I heard retinol was good for clearing up problem skin, so I decided to give this a try. It took a few months, for me to see any differences and for my face to adjust to this product, but I love it now. I rarely get any breakouts on my chin (before I would have 3-4 monster sized cyst like zits on my chin at all times. I also feel like this product has helped to reduce some scaring I had and pore size. I gave this a 4 because it did dry my skin out, I now only use it 4-5 times a week rather then every day and my skin is clear and has plenty of moisture. I hope this is helpful!!
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