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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.
LovelySkin Customer
from Illinois
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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!
Grandmama
from Florida
Age Group: 70-79
Mature Skin
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Retinol
Great product!
LovelySkin Customer
from California
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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.
KonaSunshine
from Hawaii
Age Group: 70-79
Curly Hair
Normal Skin
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
from Iowa
Age Group: 50-59
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
from Oregon
Age Group: 60-69
Wavy Hair
Mature Skin
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Love this product!
I use this product nightly and it has made a real difference in my skin! Love it!
AustinT
from Texas
Age Group: 70-79
Wavy, Color treated hair
Combination Skin
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
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Great for starting low
Wonderful product to start low with retinol
LovelySkin Customer
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Very lightweight and non-drying
Very good for beginners. No strange smell and easily absorbs into skin. Loving this so far.
LovelySkin Customer
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
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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.
LovelySkin Customer
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Gentle
No skin disturbance, absorbs quickly. No problems using this.
LovelySkin Customer
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Retinol .25
I have been using this all summer. I use it every other night. My skin has been fairly clear and some congested pores have opened up and cleared up. I have not had any issues with irritation at all. I had previously been using a lot of products (quality but extra strong) and my skin, which is combination, reacted with red irritated patches. So I backed off and began using a much milder combination and all irritation subsided while still helping my skin to remain clear and smooth. For reference, I am 69 and have enjoyed my time in the sun throughout my youth. I am moving up to the next level, and hopefully my skin will continue to tolerate and I will see continued improvement.
Skinlover
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great
This is a great starter retinol.
LovelySkin Customer
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SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25
amazing results with no irritation . I change off with the higher strength SkinMedica retinol
BethB
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