Amazing product
This product is phenomenal!! Great for keeping your skin clear and fresh. However, make sure you build up to the 1% and start with something much lower, otherwise you'll peel. I would start with .25% then .50% or .65% (which is the Tri-Retinol), before you buy the 1.0.
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works quickly
I am noticing a smoother complexion and maybe a bit of dark spot fading, but it has only been a few weeks. I have used retinols in the past and thought my skin was rather sturdy so I used it every night instead of following the directions to use every 2-3 days at first. That was a mistake. It is a quality retinol and will dry your skin if you don't ease in to it.
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1% retinol with no irritation
OTC retinol is a must in my routine. Since starting OTC retinol my skin has greatly improved. I have tried other 1% retinol before and had irritation, but this one seems to be different. I love it and will buy again.
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Works great!
I used 2 other Retinol products in the last 2 years and this one works the best. It is much stronger than the other 2 (one was a 1% Retinol). I started using it daily just as the other 1% I just finished, but that was too harsh for my skin. I backed down to 3 days weekly and am slowly progressing to 4 days weekly. It leaves my skin softer, smoother, and looks more radiant. I am happy I bought this and plan to reorder when this bottle is empty.
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The Very Best Retinol Product I Have Ever Used !!
I love this product and I love what it does for my skin.
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SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
Using Retinol 1.0 has improved the appearance of my skin by diminishing wrinkles. I apply it every night as part of my skin maintenance. It does not make my skin raw or sore like some products. I would recommend it.
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Another great SkinMedica product
This is a great retinol product. I've been using it every day with great results. Follow the directions and work your way up to using it every day.
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Good retinol product
This was a good retinol product that has given me good results, without leaving my skin raw. Easy to use. When I use this I sometimes put a hydrating serum over. Skin looks great in an am.
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SkinMedica Retinol 1.0 vs Obagi Retinol 1.0
Both appear to work exactly the same except however the SkinMedica product is about $30 more. I expected at this price it would work a lot better than the Obagi...but, no difference. I will stick with my Obagi here on this site which does the exact same thing but is $30 less expensive. I gave this 3 stars because the pump is better on SM than on the Obagi tube...but it's no way worth paying $30 extra for a good delivery system!
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Great for acne!
I am only in my mid 20s and have been using prescription retinoids for a while now to control cystic acne. I have recently switched to the SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 and it works amazing for half the price of going to the doctors and paying for a prescription. It is also a plus for anti-aging. It never hurts to get a head start taking care of your skin. I never got any irritation, even with my sensitive skin, but I did switch over from a prescription strength retinoid. This retinol is amazing and very affordable.
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Retinol
I love this product! It keeps my skin looking flawless. I use all SkinMedica products. They are the best!
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Better than a prescription
Works just like a $90 generic prescription of retin A, but without all of the peeling and redness. I love it and have used it off and on for over a year.
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skinmedica retinol complex 1.0
I was using Retinol Complex .5 and thought that I needed a higher dose. So I ordered Retinol Complex 1.0. I love it, it is stronger so be careful of daily use. Im glad I ordered this dose.
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This is seriously strong stuff
The texture has less slip than expected, so keep that in mind when trying to distribute the pea-size amount over the whole face. I had been using a low-strength retinol product from the drugstore for about a year. I then tried a trial-size of a competitor 1.0 product every other day with no trouble, and then I switched to this product without interruption. I still started slowly--3x/week for the first week, then every other day for the following week. My skin felt completely fine. After using it 2 nights in a row, my skin became very sensitive and red, and my skin peeled. This stuff is strong--my skin felt so raw that even water was irritating. It took 6 days to recover, and I am going to re-try with the 0.5, upon advice from the kind consultation that I received from a LovelySkin.com staff member today.
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great product
I have been using this product for years and It really works great on my skin!
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Best Retinol Ever
I have tried a few other retinols, but I developed red burn marks all over my face, even if I only used them once or twice a week. I tried the SkinMedica retinol since I use other products in this line and it fabulous. It has given me a wonderful complexion, without the redness or burning. In short order I was using it four and five times a week.I will stay with this one, it works wonderful and feels good on your skin.
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Easy Does It
The jury is still out for me on this one. I had been using SkinMedica Tri-retinol complex which has a lower formulation of retinol. Coming in at 1%, this formula is stronger, and it is taking my sensitive skin a while to adjust. Right now I can only use this product every three or four days, but I am hoping that once my skin adjusts, I will be able to use it more frequently as I do like the results.
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This is a serious Retinol product
I have been using the SkinMedica Retinol 1.0 for a couple of weeks and before that the .5. My face peeled and so I know this is a serious retinol product not like the drugstore varieties. I have used a doctor prescribed retinoid and it was very irritating. This one is different. It initially caused some changes in my skin (peeling) but now it is easily tolerated and I can see some plumping occurring around the folds of my mouth area which were starting to sink-in slightly. I am very excited to have found this line of products and feel that they are serious skincare. The other thing I must mention is that the product is fragrance free and there are no added potential irritants which I like in my skin care.
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The Best
I have been using all of the SkinMedica line for awhile now and would not go to bed without using the Retinal 1.0 every night. With using it for so long can use every night. It is the best some need to build up to this strength but I didnt.
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The best
As expected Skinmedica makes a top notch retinol. Ive used several, and prescribed retin A, but this is probably the best Ive used thus far. I have to use it intermittently, because I do get a lot of peeling if used too frequently, but it works so well in conjunction with their other products, my skin positively glows.
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