Dermatologist Recommended
I have sensitive skin with mild rosacea on my cheeks. My dermatologist recommended this milder formulation. I use it two to three times a week, and my skin is doing well with it. I’ve noticed an improvement with fine lines and wrinkles.
ValM
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Effective, great brand
Love this retinol. Lasts for ages, goes on smooth
KSS
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Don’t let the .25 deceive you
…because this formulation does the trick. Have returned to this product which I kept in steady rotation a few years ago. Even after one treatment, my skin looked better in the morning. I tried once to move up to the .5, but couldn’t handle the flaking/peeling. Even at .25 I am working my way up from 3 applications a week. Potent yet gentler by far than any retinol treatment I’ve tried whether Rx or drug store. Bonus: over time this retinol product eliminates milia. Excellent skin clearing properties.
LovelySkin Customer
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Great Retinol
Love SkinMedica! Great starter to retinol! Not too harsh if you’re new to retinol.
CorsCors11
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An amazing product
I’m going to give SkinMedica 25% retinal five stars and if I could give it more I would give it more. I can use this product every single day because I am 54 years old however they don’t always recommend it to the majority of people but if use the 25% you can and let me say my skin is flawless and it’s all because of this product!! I absolutely love it and highly recommend it to everyone all the time!
LovelySkin Customer
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Just right
This Retin-A complex is the perfect strength for my skin. It provides just the right amount of exfoliation at least me glistening and not irritated. Definitely worth the money.
Glenn4
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A Necessary Addition to Skincare
I have 70 year old skin, and have been using retinol for several years now. This retinol seems stronger than others I have used. I did get some irritation on my neck, so I am now using it every other night on my neck. It may be a little soon to say this is better than other retinols, but I am pleased with it thus far. I also like the additional ingredients that SkinMedica has added to their formula, the PhytoShield Complex, which is an antioxidant complex. I decided it was time to try this brand and this product, being that it generally gets rave reviews from its users. I would encourage others to try the SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex.
AlphaGreta
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No Negative Reactions!!!
I've tried retinol (low percentage) from another reputable brand and did not have favorable results. This retinol from this brand has caused me no negative reactions and I think I will be able to move up to a higher percentage much more quickly! Exciting things to come for my skincare!!!
Tiffany37
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Retinol 0.25
I bought this product to use on my neck since it is too sensitive for the higher percentage retinol that I use on my face. This is giving noticeable results without any irritation. Perfect!
LovelySkin Customer
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love retinol complex .25
Love this gentle yet very effective retinol complex by SkinMedica. I usually love SkinMedica products and this product is no different. I feel it decreases my wrinkles and my skin looks clearer when I use this retinol. My skin has no irritation or peeling when I use it. I Highly recommend this product.
LovelySkin Customer
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Very Mild
I usually have trouble with Retinol being too harsh for my skin. But this product has been perfect for me. I've been using it every few days and have had no trouble with dry skin or breakouts.
DvsIN
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LovelySkin Customer
I have been using SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25 for many years. I am 69 years old and use it once per day in the evening with my skin care regime. It does not leave my skin red or feel harsh. I have tried the Retinol 1.0 and I stopped using it because it was too strong for my skin. This product has reduced fine lines on my face.
LovelySkin Customer
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SkinMedica
My all time favorite retinol. I’m in my 60s and l use it twice sometimes 3 times a week. On my hands as well. Excellent results.
Saillady
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Obsessed!
This completely transformed my skin
LovelySkin Customer
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Highly Recommend
I highly recommend this product for overnight repair. Follow up with a nighttime moisturizer and wake up feeling clean.
LovelySkin Customer
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Nice for sensitive skin
I am so bad at using retinol regularly, but I use this once a week and it hasn't caused my skin to flake yet so that's great! Will update if my review changes.
fogwood
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Great for sensitive skin
I’m so glad that SkinMedica offers a retinol formula for sensitive skin. The .25 version is great for folks who want to start small and move towards more intense, or who just want a more gentle version to use long term.
Jgrant27
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Love the SkinMedica Line!
SkinMedica is my go to product line and this retinol is part of my daily use. It does not cause redness or flaking and after about 2 weeks of using it, I noticed a clearer, brighter complexion… still waiting for those fine lines to diminish but overall very pleased.
LovelySkin Customer
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Love this product
It helped brighten my skin and made me look my age again.
LovelySkin Customer
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Safe for sensitive skin prone to rosacea
I've been using this product for several years and I'm very happy with the results. I wanted a retinol serum but my skin is so very sensitive and prone to rosacea when exposed to certain products. I chose the lowest strength which is 0.25 because I thought the 1.0 and 0.5 would be too much for my sensitive skin. There are cheaper retinol products on the market, but a lot of them use containers that expose the contents to air and/or light which can potentially degrade the retinol. I am very pleased with the container used by SkinMedica because the integrity of the product is never compromised by air or light. The results of the 0.25 lower strength version are still fabulous and I'm never worried about getting rosacea while using it.
MAW
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