No difference between the .5 and 1
I have used the .5 before and I liked it. Than I ordered this one and I expected visible results. I did not see any extra improvement in my skin tone. If anything, this almost feels weeker than the .5. I am not sure I will repurchase this one again but I do really like the milder formula.
LovelySkin Customer
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Made a difference!
I recently switched from the retinol complex 0.5 to the 1.0 and can already tell the difference.
Debborah
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Best retinol
Some 1.0 retinol's can be a bit irritating. SM has never irritated my skin and has worked well
ToniMB
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Best!
This is the best Retinol treatment I have tried and the results are amazing. I have rosacea and combination skin, but followed the directions and only had one day of some dryness; no excessive redness or irritation! You only need one pump and the results are worth the cost!
Rocart
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Very Effective
I went from the .5 to this 1.0 strength Retinol by SkinMedica and the results were huge! I made a mistake and applied this after using a new toner and I got burn on my neck. That’s kind of embarrassing for now, but hopefully I’ll heal soon. This does cause a great deal of peeling
LadyQ
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Perfect strength
I often struggle to use Retin A but this complex works well with my skin cycling routine and doesn't cause irritation. It's strong enough to see results without causing peeling!
Lgs
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My Favorite Retinol Serum
I love this serum. The results have been amazing. My skin is not irritated at all and I'm seeing real improvement. I've tried most of the retinol serums on the market and find this to be the most effective for me.
JLG
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Retinol
Best retinol product I have used. On a par with prescription product. Recommend
Juliagolf
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Love this product
This is a great product! After 1 month using, my skin texture is smooth and redness has diminished. It only takes a small amount to achieve an improvement in texture and smoothness.
LovelySkin Customer
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Great Retinol
I have tried several retinol serums for the night time and I did not care for the others because I was always pumping out more than I needed. The reason this SkinMedica retinol is my favorite is because of the pump. All you need is 1 pump for the entire face. I will always re-purchase this product.
LovelySkin Customer
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Smooth retinol
I used to use this item and recently began using again. It is as good as it used to be. No irritations. It will be again part of my night routine.
LovelySkin Customer
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So far so good
I am alternating this product with a Retinal. It hasn’t cause any unwanted side effects- no drying and no peeling. These sorts of products take time, but I am happy to be without adverse reactions.
LovelySkin Customer
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Retinol .01
Awesome product. Major improvement in my skin. Highly recommend.
Glo
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Great Retinol
This SkinMedica Retinol is a great product. Gentle,effective & priced very fairly here. I like it better than comparable brands.
3mastino
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An oldie, but a goodie
I've tried a number of different retinols over the years, including prescription tretinonin, but I decided to return to Skinmedica because I think it's a very potent retinol. It doesn't cause any flaking, or irritation, though I don't tend to get side effects even from Retin-A. Just started using SM again, so will need a bit of time to see real results.
LovelySkin Customer
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Works!
This product does a great job exfoliating my skin and making my pores disappear. Every month, I usually use it every night for about a week and my face then starts to "shed" (kind of dries out.) I then use a scrub everyday for a few days to reveal a fresh layer of skin. It helps to keep my skin looking fresh. Helps with my fine lines, too. Highly recommend.
LovelySkin Customer
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Retinol
Highest percent of Retinol that I've found !
Antiager
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Power To Pair with Intense Hydration
A recent review of this product by someone who likes that this retinol didn't cause flaking, like others did, is interesting to me. Everyone is different. My experience (going on two months) has been the opposite. Many previous uses of prescription retinol and OTC formulations under my belt and this product took me by surprise. I stepped up from a different brand 0.5 concentration to this 1.0 and used it twice in the first week. The flaking, after two or three days was very noticeable. With gentle exfoliation, moisture, and plenty of internal (water) and external hydration, I've been able to manage the flaking, but in summer this is noteworthy; cannot imagine the level of skin turnover if I dare use this product in winter more than once a week. I have thick eyebrows and even they flaked ridiculously for a couple weeks; very inconvenient when trying to do quick summer makeup in the morning. To make this product work (and not be a loss) I've used rosewater & other hydrosols & moisture mists after double cleansing (with a washcloth) one drop of straight chamomile and/or lavender/ or calendula essential oil added to each application and Babor products, particularly the Hyaluronic Acid Power Serum Ampoules and cold pressed kukui and jojoba oils applied to clean, damp skin as necessary.
SnowwhiteRosered
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Best Retinol Cream
Love SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0! My skin is sensitive and dry. This cream doesn’t dry and make my skin flaky the next day like other retinols I’ve tried. Will be repurchasing this product.
LovelySkin Customer
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Gentle Retinol
This is a great gentle retinol for 1%. My skin feels conditioned not dry.
LovelySkin Customer
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