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SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25

Reviews For SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25

$64.00
211 Reviews
January 21, 2026

Mild Retinol

I've using the .50 and it was getting a little too much. I am now using .25 and less irritation and less serious flaking so I can use it more often.

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DVSKIER

from Arizona

Age Group: 70-79

Mature Skin

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January 09, 2026

ABSOLUTELY LOVEEE

This is by FAR AMAZING! I am very picky with my skin products, and I was absolutely blown away with this. I apply this after my.Alastin gentle cleanser, and then I will put my SkinMedica ceramide moisturizer and unbelievable results the next morning after the first week you can really see good results but the first time I use this I seen results the next morning I was blown away

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LovelySkin Customer

from New Hampshire

Age Group: 40-49

Curly Hair

Oily Skin

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December 31, 2025

Love

My fav retinol in a lower percentage for my sensitive skin to tolerate

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lanskincare

from Florida

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December 02, 2025

Effective Retinol for Sensitive Skin!

I love how gentle yet effective this retinol is. It helps with fine lines, uneven skin tone, and overall skin texture. I noticed improvements within a month and my skin feels soft, smooth, and radiant.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Illinois

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November 22, 2025

Just strong enough!

At my age (71) I know retinol should be a part of my skin care regimen. This product gives me a healthy dose of retinol without the side effects of a stronger formula with more retinol. Any product above 25% retinol turns my skin red and flaky. This does not. It goes on like a lotion and even feels moisturizing!

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Grandmama

from Florida

Age Group: 70-79

Mature Skin

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2 people found this helpful

November 15, 2025

Retinol

Great product!

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LovelySkin Customer

from California

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November 08, 2025

Lovely Skin

Literally. I have never used a retinol product before, so I wanted to start out with the lowest formula and work my way up. I have been using it every other night with SkinMedica’s TNS Advanced Serum. I think it is the perfect combination of products. I didn’t want to worry about redness and peeling which I have heard can occur whenever using a retinol product. I am on my second bottle of retinol now and I think I will be using this religiously forever. I have a friend who uses this product and has been for years and she suggested it to me. If her skin is any example, I will be using this forever.

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KonaSunshine

from Hawaii

Age Group: 70-79

Curly Hair

Normal Skin

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October 22, 2025

Good option for starting on retinol

Starting on retinol can be very drying and this is a good starting point for your skin to gain tolerance.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Iowa

Age Group: 50-59

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August 08, 2025

Good

So far so good. It will take time to see if there are results, but I like that it doesn’t have a strong fragrance and I have had no adverse skin reactions.

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LovelySkin Customer

from Oregon

Age Group: 60-69

Wavy Hair

Mature Skin

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July 16, 2025

Love this product!

I use this product nightly and it has made a real difference in my skin! Love it!

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AustinT

from Texas

Age Group: 70-79

Wavy, Color treated hair

Combination Skin

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June 23, 2025

Love

This is my favorite retinol. Was recommended a few years ago and I have never looked back. As all retinols you need to build up slowly. I started with the every other night and sandwich method but now I can use it nightly without skin irritation.

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LovelySkin Customer

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June 07, 2025

SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25

SkinMedica products are awesome. This retinol is one of the best I've used. In the morning my face is super soft and supple; not too strong, yet effective.

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LovelySkin Customer

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March 24, 2025

Only retinol for me!

I have tried several retinols, many at far more expensive price points, with no success. My sensitive, combination, acne prone skin always reacted poorly. I thought that retinol just wasn’t in the cards for me. I am creeping closer to 40 and decided I needed to give retinol another try. I wish I would have tried this sooner! I have been using it for 6 weeks without issue. No skin irritation or burning whatsoever. I did start slowly with once per week usage, building up to now using every other night. I am using this more preventatively, so the .25 provides the results I am looking for. I follow it up with a hyaluronic serum and a medium-weight moisturizer.

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LovelySkin Customer

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December 24, 2024

Just the right amount of retinol

Love this retinol. Just the right amount so it’s not too strong but you can use it every other day! Love the difference I see in my skin. Skin tone and texture has improved. Lightened dark spots.

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LovelySkin Customer

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October 28, 2024

Very pleased so far

I’ve used many skinmedica products, though right now I happen to be using a different similar line other than this product. I purchased the Retinol Complex .25 specifically for its very low percentage retinol. My rosacea-prone, post-meno skin is easily irritated by strong actives, which has prevented retinol in the past. I use a good routine with Vit C, hyaluronic acid and sunscreen in the morning and glycolic acid at night a few times a week. At 54 my skin does look younger than my age. But I wanted to introduce retinol to treat sun damage and prevent deeper wrinkles. After several weeks use 2x/wk, this is the perfect starter retinol. Not a single day of irritation and noticeably brighter skin that can only be attributed to this one change. Worth the money.

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LovelySkin Customer

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October 27, 2024

Great for starting low

Wonderful product to start low with retinol

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LovelySkin Customer

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October 26, 2024

Very lightweight and non-drying

Very good for beginners. No strange smell and easily absorbs into skin. Loving this so far.

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LovelySkin Customer

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October 17, 2024

SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25

I’ve been using this product every night for a few years. My skin is smooth and people often tell me I look younger than I am. I will continue to use it.

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LovelySkin Customer

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October 11, 2024

perfect for dry, sensitive skin

I recently learned that gain more benefit from using a lower dose of retinol on a daily basis, than a large dose that could irritate your skin every once in a while. I have consistently been able to use this retinol three days a week without issue. I could probably up it to daily.

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LovelySkin Customer

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1 person found this helpful

October 07, 2024

Gentle

No skin disturbance, absorbs quickly. No problems using this.

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LovelySkin Customer

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