Reviews For SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream
Too strong for me
I have very sensitive skin and over the years the sensitivity has increased to the point where even this gentle formulation can only be used 2-3 times per week. I really like this and have used the 0.5 and this one for years, but my skin can barely tolerate it now.
spiffdeb
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First time trying retinol
I have never tried retinol so I’m excited to start this product. I love all skinceuticals products so i hope this won’t disappoint!
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Good, but not for sensitive skin
Most of the Skinceuticals products are great. Despite being at 0.3 in strength, this retinol is a powerful and effective product. However, it might not be a suitable product for people with sensitive skin or are just beginning to incorporate retinol in their skincare routine.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Does not irritate my skin
I like that this brand offers retinol at 0.3 level. I have very sensitive skin so I’m happy to start low and move up. This product is causing zero irritation for me.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Starting slowly
I decided to try this milder retinol cream because I have tried greater strengths and always stopped due to the flakiness that occurs. So far my skin has tolerated this much better, although I am working my way up to using it twice a week.
Claudia727
Verified Purchase
Good
I used it 4 times... it really helps to reduce pores... but the 5th time I started to experience irritation... but I will keep it
TN
Verified Purchase
Should have gone stronger!
This would be a perfect retinol if you are just starting out on retinol/retinoid products! I used a higher percentage retinoid before this, so was a little hesitant about getting a higher %, but once I finish this, I'll move up to the .5%. That being said, I have acne prone, sensitive skin and found this to be quite gentile and non-irritating, and used it 3 times a week. Won't re-purchase this % again, but will buy the stronger one!
Evie1996
Verified Purchase
Works for light wrinkles
I'm in my mid forties and started noticing more wrinkles in my forehead and cheeks. This cream helps smoothen some areas and helps keep my skin brighter.. Works with mild acne breakouts.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Time Will Tell
So I just started using this rotating it with another retinol product. It is definitely working as I just started a bit of peeling after a couple of weeks. Even at level .3 it has an impact so tread lightly! I'm sure this will make a difference as retinol is the gold standard.
Gidget
Verified Purchase
Good Retinol Product
I've used quite a few retinol products from different brands before this one, but I still need to start with using only 1-2 times a week. I don't think it is so gentle or sensitive skin friendly. SkinCeuticals' no-nonsense formula is good and I like the texture of this product.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Had high hopes for this product
I gave it 4 stars because for the short time I used it, it definitely worked as promised but unfortunately I guess I can't use Retinol products on my skin--I break out in what looks more like tiny blisters than acne and they take a very long time to go away. I've had this happen with other brands as well and I was hoping that this higher quality product from SkinCeuticals wouldn't cause this reaction, but it did. I'm sure it will work fine for people whose skin tolerates Retinol products well.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
A Product Success
I have only been using this product for a couple of weeks but am pleased with the results so far! It has begun fading some dark spots which have been challenging to get rid of - even with laser treatment. I also find that my skin has a nice glow to it. I would advise to slowly build up to nightly use. Although mild, it still can cause irritation if you rush things along (which I did at first). As I'm finishing up this first tube of product, I will have to decide whether to go with a stronger concentration or stay with 0.3.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Gentle
I made sure my skin was completely dry before using this cream and waited 20 minutes before applying serum. It worked well I think. I did not find a dramatic improvement, but I did see that my blemishes were recovering faster the next morning. My skin didn’t peel or was dry.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Great product, yet applicator could be improved upon
I find that I like this better than the .25 other retinol products, as it seems to make a bigger difference in my skin condition without the peeling I get from stronger retinols. The one complaint I have about this product is that it is hard to know how much to dispense. The directions say a few drops, yet the applicator squeezes out more than that, and it is hard to just get a few drops out.
Erica415
Verified Purchase
Application learning curve
I was so excited that a 0.3 retinol was finally available. On my first application, the results were fine without pealing. So satisfied with the results, I used the product 2 nights later making sure that my skin was well covered. Well, I should have waited longer before the second application because my skin pealed a lot for a few days. After the few days, my skin looked sensational. I think I should have waited another day before my second application. I am still very satisfied with product. I learned that I should apply it with more time between applications. It was another learning curve for me.
Otis
Verified Purchase
Retinol 0.3
I have a couple of sample tubes for a while now and had not tried it until last week. When I applied the retinol, I did not feel any sting and did not see any redness or irritation on my skin. I only use it once a week as I am new to retinol and would like to see if I will see any peeling on my skin. After a couple of days, I did see some minor peeling but not as noticeable. This tells me that it is doing its job. I will continue to use.
LovelySkin Customer
MAGIC!
This stuff is pure magic. It has cleared my forehead better than any dermatological RX product to date. My skin has never looked better! I can't wait to buy the full size and reap the benefits of long-term use.
LovelySkin Customer
SkinCeuticals retinol
It is a little drying for my skin, but I have super dry skin.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
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