Use carefully
I used this too many nights in a row and my skin got irritated. I needed to take it slow as it is potent. It definitely works, but you need to take your time.
sugarcactus
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Soft skin!
Less irritating than others retinol products I had used in the past. Nice moisturizing texture that get absorbed quickly.
LovelySkin Customer
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Retinol with out skin irritation
I have very sensitive skin, and this does not irritate my skin! It has a nice scent to it, and it lasts fairly long.
DLKC
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A good product for wrinkly skin
Using retinol two days a week helps make my skin soft.
LovelySkin Customer
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SkinMedica Retinol Complex .05
Great product - exfoliates extremely good. Wrinkles and fine lines appear less noticeable after a few week usage. I’ve used this product for 4 years now. I started using 3 times a week and now use every night to keep my skin anew and keeps new cell turnover. I love this product and would highly recommend to anyone that wants dewy skin appearance.
LovelySkin Customer
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Good product
I started with the 1.0 for a few weeks. I saw an improvement in wrinkles and pore size, but I couldn’t deal with the dry, red, flakey skin, so I switched to this one. I’ve been using it for almost a month. It’s definitely less harsh, but I also see less improvement. It takes time for retinol to work, so I will continue to use. Love that this product prevents cystic acne for me which I was getting for the last 25 years. I’ve tried so many products, cutting out sugar and dairy and nothing has helped until now.
LovelySkin Customer
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READ THE DIRECTIONS!
The first time a used it, OUCH! I grabbed my glasses and the box and THEN I read the directions. I learned I really don't need to do this every day. I'm more cautious with my old, old skin!
LovelySkin Customer
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Good strong Retinol
This is a very good retonil product which immediately starts working. I would only caution people with sensitive skin to start with the lowest strength and build up to the stronger one.
LovelySkin Customer
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Good Next Step
I started using the 0.25 retinol complex to help acclimate my skin. I was then able to bump it up to this 0.5 retinol complex product without irritation.
LovelySkin Customer
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retinol 0.5
This product is light and goes on smooth, I have only been using for about a month now, so I cannot give a 5 star due to lack of longevity however my skin does appear brighter and more lively! You may experience some peeling, but it feels like its stripping away old skin and bringing forth new healthy skin!
LovelySkin Customer
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Undecided
I like the consistency of this. I changed to the .5 from the 1.0 because the 1.0 caused my skin to peel. I'm not sure how effective the .5 is just yet. I do like that it doesn't break me out.
LovelySkin Customer
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Like it so far!
I have only been using this for a month but it does seem to make my skin feel extra soft. I didn't have any problems with flaking or redness from this product either and I use it every single night.
LovelySkin Customer
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Skin smoother
I graduated from .25 to.50 retinol with Skinmedica. It keeps my skin smooth and soft without irritation. I haven't noticed any tightening.
LovelySkin Customer
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Good retinol product
Being a mature woman I need a retinol product. I have used this before and it is good. I chose the lower dose because I don't want to irritate my skin. I alternate it with a Vitamin A product and it seems to work. I put on a moisturizing cream over it - or hyaluronic acid. It is a bit pricey but if you get it on sale it is more reasonable. I think, for the money, it is one of the better retinol products offered.
LovelySkin Customer
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Retinol complex 0.5
Too early to say what results will be but has a nice texture and skin seems a bit brighter and smoother. Had been using a prescribed strength of 0.25 for years but thought it was time to increase. Skin did react a bit and cut down usage to every 3 days until skin calmed down. Am increasing usage to every other night following serum and followed by moisturizer. Am hopeful that with increased use over time skin will continue to improve, but my skin definitely seems to have a bit of a glow and a little more youthful look. For reference I am slightly over 60 years old.
Skinlover
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Patience!
I've been using this retinol for many weeks now and I'm so glad I didn't give up! I almost did around the 8 week mark because I thought my skin looked worse than when I started. I simply had to adjust how and how often I was using it. It has helped with skin discoloration and my face just looks more youthful. I use it every other day and usually buffered. I will continue with the .5 until I feel the need to increase the strength. The texture is creamy and really smooth it easily sinks into the skin. The package is perfect to keep the product effective, but it may be a little hard to tell when the product is getting low. In general it's an effective retinol!
LovelySkin Customer
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Guardedly optimistic after one month
I have been using this every other night for a few weeks, and my skin is finally acclimating to it. Before using it, I had combination skin, and now my skin tends to be on the dry side. I have some minor flaking that occasionally makes my mineral-based sunscreen look terrible, but nothing that heavy moisturizer and gentle exfoliation cant fix. I am in my mid 40s and have hyperpigmentation/sun damage, but very few wrinkles. I use SPF50 sunscreen every single day. Honestly, I have not seen much (if any) improvement in my skins appearance, but I know this sort of thing takes time. I probably will start to slowly increase the number of applications per week soon, but because my skin feels dry now, I worry somewhat about what the winter weather will do to my skin.
LovelySkin Customer
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Retinol Complex
I had been using Skinmedica Retinol complex .25 strength and wasnt having any of the possible reactions (peeling, redness, etc.) so I tried the 0.5 strength and so far, have not experienced any problems. This product was recommended to me by my physician for smoother skin, and I am now seeing some improvement in tone and overall smoothness. The instructions for this product suggest using it 2 times a week to start and increase usage if skin doesnt react, so I will be using it 3-4 times a week and look forward to further improvement in my skin texture.
LovelySkin Customer
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Mild but effective
This retinol complex helps to improve your skin tone at night but is delicate and doesnt not leave your skin red or irritated. I have used this for several years but I used the .75 formula and now it wasnt available any longer, hopefully, I will like the .5 as much.
LovelySkin Customer
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