Perfect for new Retinol users!
Disclosure: I think I may have posted about 3 reviews in my life but THIS one was worth the time it took to write! I have tried retinol products in the past (as advised, start slow, make sure your skin is completely dry...blah, blah, blah) and still had issues with super dry skin, discomfort and peeling. I desperately wanted the results that everyone was ranting and raving about but my skin and retinol just didn't seem to get along. After a really bad hormonal breakout I was told to give it another try. I came across the SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25 & decided to give it a go one more time. I purchased it and started using that night, I skipped the next day and used it the following day and noticed I had no reaction at all! Fingers crossed, I decided to started using it every night and prayed my skin wouldn't spiral out of control and OH....MY....WORD! My skin got brighter and smoother, it did a great job lightening my acne scars with just a couple of uses!!!! It was SO nice to not have ANY reactions at all!!! NOW I know why people love this stuff!!! It's definitely a new "can't live without" product for me. I plan on using the .25 strength for 6 months before bumping up to the SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.50. I have SUPER sensitive & acne prone skin and SkinMedica has yet to fail me. It has been worth EVERY penny and is hands down, one of my favorite brands.
GrinIle
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Good introduction to retinol
Bought this one to try to introduce retinol in my routine. My skin was adjusting alright, so hoping to increase retinol concentration with this brand moving forward
Oleksandra
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Great mixed with night cream
I react greatly with retinols - irritation & flaking - but have started mixing this in with a small dab of nighttime moisturizer, which has eliminated the problems!
CSMK6
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Rerinol
I am in love with this product. It has improved my skin and my skin is now glowing. I would definitely recommend this product.
LovelySkin Customer
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Super stars
Great product. code becomes smooth and taut, fine lines are less visible, beautiful skin, my favorite
Kisova
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Great starter
This was my first retinol product and I was concerned because I have dry sensitive skin but I started with once per week and it has been great! No dryness or irritation.
LovelySkin Customer
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Love this retinol
I really like this retinol! My skin usually isn't able to tolerate but it's been great and I feel my skin is brighter.
NicoleS
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No Irritation!
My dermatologist has recommended that I start using retinol for the past couple of years. I was hesitant because I have sensitive skin. I finally decided to try this lower dose SkinMedica .25 as I have been impressed with other products in this line. I started out using this twice per week at night after my serum. I felt very light tingling but no irritation or redness from the product. I have used this for about one month twice per week and am planning to increase to three times per week soon. My skin feels smooth and soft but hard to tell if it is the retinol or other products I am using. Time will tell.
LovelySkin Customer
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Can't tell if it worked
I use a HA serum that is good for "plumping", so that plus this worked together to reduce/fill in fine lines (not that I have many yet honestly at 33 years old). With that being said, I can't tell if this worked. I used it for 2 months. Maybe I should've taken before and after pics. But from the naked eye test, my face just looks clear, which is good. Wasn't a remarkable difference with the few smile lines I have. It was my first retinol cream though, and I'll say the dosage is good, because it didn't affect my skin at all, and I worked my way up to using it every night (after about 2 weeks).
YeaDatsKenny
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Excellent product
I have been using SkinMedica products for years. The 0.25 Retinol Complex is gentle on my sensitive skin, but very effective. I have used other retinol products in the past, and they have been too harsh. This one is perfect for my skin type. Pricey, but worth it. Definitely recommend.
LovelySkin Customer
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I love this product!
Flirts time using it. Had some redness at first. Only used twice a week. Then increased until I made it daily night treatment. With a short time, my skin is radiant. Turning 40 never looked so good. The first week/ 1.5 weeks I felt dull and ugly after using it… I was determined to keep going. So glad I did.
LovelySkin Customer
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Great for sensitive skin
A great Retinol product for first time users or who suffer from sensitive skin. It’s well tolerable and is used in conjunction with your favorite moisturizer. A small less then dime amount will do and spreads easily. Start slow and build up to being able to tolerate daily application. If too drying apply moisturizer first. Again less is more when it comes to Retinols. Great for acne, hyperpigmentations, wrinkles and acne scar of used regularly. Product lasts a long time before reordering.
LovelySkin Customer
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SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0..25
This product does an excellent job. It removes nasty patches of thickened skin, and makes the skin look younger and more refreshed. It also lightens dark patches on the face. I recommend this product.
LovelySkin Customer
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Favorite
Love this stuff! So gentle yet so effective. Been using on and off for years
SarahPL
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Retinol review
Only my third week of using this product, I started off slow three times a week. So far so good no excess peeling or drying out of my skin. It seems gentle enough. I am going to increase slowly and see how it goes. Overall I like it so far. I purchased the cleanser also, having trouble getting it to later up though.
Kozjane
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My go-to retinol
This retinol is super gentle and doesn't make me red or irritated. I started using it every other day and found that my skin was able to tolerate it daily. One pump goes a long way, so it lasts a while.
LovelySkin Customer
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Good beginner retinol
I’ve heard the best retinol is whichever one that you can use consistently. Given that I’m currently on my second bottle of this, I think this qualifies! I’m 30yo and hadn’t used a retinol prior to this, I also have sensitive skin. I really like it and it lasts a long time even with nightly use.
haelvv
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Very gentle
Wont make you peel
SaraS
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Using this with the Triple Lipid
I found that after I started using this with the Triple Lipid by SkinCeuticals I was about to use more frequently with no side effects at the .25 level. I can say that .25 may seem low but you find out how powerful it is if you don't respect it starting out and try to jump into daily use!!
LovelySkin Customer
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Effective Product
I have been using this Retinol from Skin Medica for over a month now. I am starting to see more noticeable results. Love how the product feels on my skin, even the scent. My skin tolerates this product well. I think with retinol products, you really need to consistently use them over a good period of time in order to see more marked results, overall am very pleased.
LovelySkin Customer
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