Reviews For SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream
Exceptional quality
I have used this product for approximately 8 years. It is not irritating. I am sensitive so this low dose retinol suits me perfectly. I can definitely tell a difference in my skin if I go without it for a few days. I use this 4 times a week in the winter and more often in the summer. SkinCeuticals never disappoints.
Bichonfrise
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Very good
Good medium dosed retinol.
LovelySkin Customer
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Really works. Best and only non-prescription retinol.
Background: I have never used pure retinol before. I used to have great skin, but recently I have bumpy texture and acne. I have used the 1.0 one before, but it was too potent. I am using the 0.5 one now. So far, I am using it one or two times a week, until I my face can tolerate it more. After first application, my whole face was swollen, red and extremely irritated. Apparently, this is normal for people who have never used pure retinol before. I waited about a week, religiously moisturizing my skin and wearing sunscreen. My skin was peeling throughout the week. I noticed my skin was becoming very smooth to the touch, and my blemish starting to disappear. Therefore, I know that it works! I just have to go through the hardest part of my skin getting used to it. I will continue to use this product and plan to use for years to come to maintain nice skin on my face. The SkinCeuticals Retinol is probably the strongest retinol you can get without a prescription.
LovelySkin Customer
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Gentle retinol
I can use this retinol with no irritation or redness. Great product and will repurchase!
corinneg
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Retinol
This retinol is powerful but more gentle than other retinol products I have used. It makes my skin very soft, bright and even looking. You do have to introduce it slowly though because your skin does peel some. I use a moisturizer after applying and that does help.
LovelySkin Customer
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Amazing
First time ever I am seeing results during the first week of use of a product. Too early to say something about anti-aging and pigmentation, but I can tell pores are smaller and skin looks healthier and glowy in the morning. I used retinol before but gave it a break as I was traveling this past summer in very sunny/hot places. I started using this every other night following with a heavy duty moisturizer. No irritation or peeling so far.
LovelySkin Customer
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Gentle
I have started using this only 2-3 times a week, as I have always had a lot of peeling when starting something new. I do feel like this is gentle and has made a difference in the fine lines already. I really like how it soaks in so quickly and isn't the least bit sticky. I have high hopes going forward as I use this product!!
LovelySkin Customer
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Great for everyone
I've been using the stronger strength for years. We bought the 0.5 for my daughter so that she can get started on a meaningful skin care routine. She is 25 and still has some acne. She is happy - no redness or flakiness, just a nice smooth skin every morning.
DanaT
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Skin Ceuticals Retinol 0.5
I used to use the 1.0. Then, after quite some time, it was too strong for my skin (apparently, I was not the only one, as the company reformulated their retinols). I had to take a break from retinol altogether and then slowly build up. First, using the newly formulated 0.3 for one tube–all good–and now the newly formulated 0.5, still all good. I am very happy to be able to use retinol again. It makes such a difference on your skin. It diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, reduces pore size and fades dark spots, increases cell turnover and even promotes collagen. Just be careful not to get it too close to your mouth corners, as that area is very thin.
LovelySkin Customer
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Magic
I love this stuff. I have used it for over a year, and while I've upgraded to the 1.0, that can tend to make me break out because it is maybe too powerful, or maybe it has an additive my skin doesn't like. I do use the 1.0 for my chin area as it can handle it and the 1.0 works better to smooth that area more aggressively. But the .5 has been magic for the rest of my face in that it is giving me the benefits of a retinol on a lighter level AND keeping my face clear! I use a mild face wash, a toner, apply SkinCeuticals Resveratrol BE and then this .5, and my skin is pretty blemish-free.And, ANY blemish that was starting or that I may have tried to get rid of/left a mark is almost invisible by the next morning. The tube lasts forever because you need so little. I do put SkinCeuticals AGE cream on over it as well to prevent my 49 year-old skin to keep from drying out.
LovelySkin Customer
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Decent Retinol
I chose the 0.5 to start and after a few weeks using it at twice a week, I've stepped it up to three times a week. I have some slight flakiness on certain areas of my face that is mainly around the nose and lips. I use this all over and it's a bit puzzling that my whole face hasn't experienced that. I think I'll step up to 1.0 when this is done before I make a final decision.
LovelySkin Customer
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I’m back at it
I used this retinol a couple of years ago, had great results and then I stopped thinking that it would stay that way. Over time, my skin went back to its previous state so I decided to start again, so far so good!
LovelySkin Customer
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0.5% NIGHTLY RETINOL
Love this product! This is the ONE PRODUCT YOU NEED IN YOUR SKIN CARE ROUTINE! I use the 0.5% due to my sensitive skin. It helps with my wrinkles and redness and is absolutely a must have! It is very drying so you WILL NEED a great moisturizer to follow it up with.
LovelySkin Customer
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Too potent for me
I don’t know if it’s user error, but when I used this product every few days, I didn’t see any difference in my fine lines, so I tried using it nightly. It burned my skin badly. A bit gun shy to try it again.
LovelySkin Customer
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Gentle Anti-aging
When I bought this product I was looking to add an effective, yet gentle retinol product to my nightly skin care routine. This cream goes on smoothly and absorbs fairly quickly. No harsh side effects at all. I have oily to normal skin. Very pleased!
LovelySkin Customer
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So far so good
This is the perfect solution for someone who cannot use prescription strength retinols. Currently, I am using twice a week. Did have peeling in the beginning, but now it appears my skin has adjusted, so I will probably begin to use 3 nights a week. Love it.
LovelySkin Customer
Does the job!
I’ve only used it for 2 weeks and I only use it 1x per week because it is strong and makes my face peel with just 1x per week.
LovelySkin Customer
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Great product
It makes my skin super smooth, love the way it looks when I wake up in the morning!
LovelySkin Customer
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Does what it’s supposed to do
I got this to help prevent hyperpigmentation prior to a laser treatment. Seems to be working for cell renewal.
LovelySkin Customer
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Love this product!!
Have been very pleased with the results so far. No drying or redness. Very pleased with this product.
LovelySkin Customer
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