Reviews For SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream
Just what my skin needed
Love it! Used tretinoin .5% off and on for many years - originally prescribed for skin congestion. The Skinceuticals Retinol 1% has taken years off my face - I am 40 years old. I cautiously used a VERY small amount every other day for 8 days (4 applications) and saw fantastic results - smoother skin, "dullness" vanished, and unevenness in my skin tone was drastically improved. I wouldnt say it made my pores smaller, per se, but certainly less obvious because of the general, overall improvement. I used my Clarisonic each day to help exfoliate off the flaking skin. Peeling/flaking is good! Its how you reveal the fresh skin. I can only imagine, however, that if you globbed this on your face, youd tear it up! Tread carefully but dont miss out!
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good retinol product at good price
While not an inexpensive item, this delivers a good amount of retinol at a competitive price. Many retinol creams are priced the same or higher and actually have less active ingredient than this product. If you are a regular retinol user, this will not disappoint. If you are new to retinol, you may want to try a milder formula.
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Effective and non-irritating
I "graduated" to the 1.0 after going through a tube of the 0.5. I started using these products after getting away from retionoids due to the hassle-factor of needing a prescription. I alternate this every other night with the Obagi C-peptide complex serum and my skin is not irritated or dried out with this combination. I think the overall texture and appearance of my skin is improved. It seems to keep my skin glowing and staves off new fine lines (Im 43).
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Really Works!
This retinol is as good as prescription retinol. I used SkinCeuticals a few years ago and liked it a lot but stopped using it due to cost plus my skin was in pretty good condition. Fast forward about 6 years or so and at 53 I am showing signs of wear, even though I have been using high end quality products. As I work in the medical field I wanted products with scientific data behind them that prove they benefit the skin. This range works and the longer use use it the better your skin will look. I would suggest starting with the 0.5 retinol before the 1.0 as this strength will make you peel. As others suggest too, start with every 3 nights and build up as you tolerate. I have found using my Clarisonic helps with the peeling. The B5 product also helps if you apply it after the retinol, it adds moisture.
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I do see some difference on my skin
I use this with my old Obagi #5. The first couple days, I saw some feeling on my cheek, So I use it every other days. I do see the improvement.
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Best OTC retinol around
This cream feels light and refreshing, and has not irritated my sensitive skin! Im on my 2nd tube!
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Excellent product from Skinceuticals
My pores reduced and pigmented skin is clearing@
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Finally!
I have used prescription Retinol in the past and over the counter. This product, by far has had much better results for me. Ive only used it a couple of times, but am getting ready to take a picture now and in 6 months compare. Cant wait to see the results!
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Definitely Recommend
I have been using the counter retinol products for several years with some good results. Then I decided to consult a dermatologist to see what my options were to improve on what I had been doing. Retinol 1.0 was the way to go as it is more concentrated than department store beauty products. I have been very pleased with Skincueticals in general. Superior quality and doctor recommended. I will continue to use it and I recommend it to others.
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AMAZING!
I am 69 and still have pretty good skin. I have been using another brand of retinol for several years. I thought I would try Skin Ceuticals brand to see if there was a difference. I noticed after a few weeks, my skin was more soft and smooth than before. I thought the other brand was doing a good job, but SC is even better. I am very pleased and will continue with the SC retinol.
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Great results!
I am 68 years old with a lot of sun damage. This product has made a noticeable difference in the texture and clarity of my skin. All my friends have noticed it I recommend it to everyone who mentions it!
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Retinol 1%
Keeps the areas of my skin that tend towards congestion (around my nose) clear and minimizes lines and pores.
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a gentle retinoid
I have used a few different retinoid products on and off for several years. The lack of consistency is because the harshness on my skin or the severe peeling thereafter. Granted, peeling is the expected result of these products. But some had me peel much more than others, leaving my skin even more sensitive than initially. And having to deal with the scaling skin with tons of moisturizer and adding on top a thicker layer of makeup to camouflage the redness is not acceptable to me. SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 is very gentle on my skin. There is no irritation. As for peeling, it is does not make my skin look as if I scrubbed with a cheese grater. The peeling is gradual and subtle. This may not be desired effect some people would like, they perhaps wanting a drastic peel from the get go. But I cannot have my skin raw and tender like other retinoids leave my skin. I plan on continuing using this product 2-3x a week to help with skin turn around and pore minimizing. And with that, I would recommend this for those looking for a retinoid cream without the harsh after effects.
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loooove this product
I have had three professional chemical peels and now use this product to treat portions of the stubborn dermal melasma that is not responsive to the peels. I can't say enough about the good results from the addition of this product to my routine. I use it 3x for one week, then I stop for the next week (during peeling process) and use a potent treatment like Phloretin CF, then I use the Retinol again 3x per week, etc. This retinol is way better than the tretinoin cream prescribed by my Dr. which did less for my skin and cost way more out of pocket. This product has lasted a long time as I don't need much product to achieve decent results. Definitely will re-order!
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Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0
Great for sun damage. Helps skin look smoother and softer. Just a little works well. I use the Skinceuticals 1.0 on my face at night then a moisturizer.
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Great product
I've tried several retinol products, including Renova, as well as my dermatologist's product. Neither product worked as well as Skinceuticals. I've since learned that the delivery of the product into the skin is just as important as the retinol itself. The other products, including Renova, did not work because whatever else the was added to the retinol, it was not being delivered to my skin.
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Fantastic
I use this product as needed for my skin. It is powerful and does a great job of peeling off the dead skin that makes our skin look dull.
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Love this stuff
I love my retinol 1.0. I mix it with my moisturizer every night and there is quite a bit of difference in my skin. Smoother, lines a better, and overall appearance of my skin have seen a big improvement. I gradually worked up to every night and used a less potent retinol before the 1.0. My skin is not to sensitive, but for some people increasing the potency of retinol should be done very slowly, but it is worth the wait.
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Retinol
Good for skin that has been overexposed.
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Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0
Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0 is the only skincare product that I have used that effectively and safely erases wrinkles and age spots. It also smoothed and toned my skin almost immediately. My friends constantly rave about how great my skin looks. No one believes that I just turned 60. What is most impressive is that it does not irritate my skin. I'm an avid fan of both the .5 and 1.0 Skinceuticals retinol products.
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