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Excellent Product
Pleasantly surprised by this product. It has a strength to it for over the counter retinol that similar products don’t match. I use it every other night. I hope to work up to nightly. I do have very sensitive skin and this works for my skin. I did get a slight peel but not in a lizard sort of way. I know it is working to renew my skin. The peeling has now subsided. Will repurchase.
LovelySkin Customer
from Texas
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The Best Retinol
I have used this product for years & absolutely love it. I have tried to use cheaper retinols & more expensive they just don’t compare. The others doesn’t seem to have the same result of brightening smoothing making lines less prominent
LovelySkin Customer
from Florida
Age Group: 60-69
Wavy, Dry Hair
Mature Skin
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the GOAT!
This product works magic to tighten, smoothe and greatly improve skin texture- yet gentle enough to use nightly! Excellent!!
LovelySkin Customer
from New York
Age Group: 50-59
Wavy, Color treated hair
Dry Skin
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Love
The benefits I've seen are enormous; my skin has improved so much.
LovelySkin Customer
from California
Age Group: 40-49
Curly Hair
Combination Skin
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Great for aging skin
This is a good reliable safe retinol without the harsh effects. However, I strongly recommend starting at a lower dose .25 and working your way up to the 1.0 to avoid side effects. Unless you have already used a medical grade retinol before. It’s important to use a lotion afterwards to avoid peeling or dryness. Great product for aging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars and pigmentation. Works well with other skin care products. You only need a pea size pump to cover your skin. Be sure to absolutely wear a high spf when using this or any actives on your skin to avoid sun damage or worse, the big C! Will purchase again as I’ve been using this line of products for well over 10 years and it shows. Best ~
LovelySkin Customer
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Great Retinol Product
I’m so happy I bought this product. I love how it makes my skin feel and I highly recommend it
Ehabbott
from Florida
Age Group: 60-69
Straight, Color treated hair
Normal Skin
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Effective and strong
I wanted to up my retinol game as my current favorite wasn’t giving me any results anymore. This stuff really works! I’m getting some mild peeling but my skin looks great. I do have to be careful to avoid getting it on my neck because it really makes it itchy.
BethD
from Nevada
Age Group: 70-79
Wavy, Color treated hair
Mature Skin
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Love this product!
I have been using SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 for years and am very pleased with the benefits. My skin is more youthful, has fewer fine lines and wrinkles, and I look younger than my actual age. I intend to age gracefully and SkinMedica Retinol Complex helps me do so in style!
LovelySkin Customer
from Oregon
Wavy, Color treated hair
Combination Skin
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Wonderful results!
I adore Skin Medica's products. I was using their 0.5 retinol and decided to step it up a notch. I'm delighted with the product!
LovelySkin Customer
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1 person found this helpful
Great Product
I’ve progressed to 1.0 from .25 without any irritation or redness. Retinol is such and important step in skincare and this product delivers the results I want.
Valerie
from California
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Excellent for Firming
I've been using Retinol Complex 1.0 for many years and it's been great in keeping my skin firm as the years progress. Goes on very smooth and sinks in right away, can seem a bit heavy at first and in the summer, but not overly so. Make sure to use the lesser strengths first, as in the .25 and .50 before using the 1.0 as the 1.0 can make your skin red as in a sunburn if you're not accustomed to it. I've also mixed a little of the C&E cream with it (on my fingers) before placing on my neck and it works great, as that helps to dilute the strength of the 1.0 so my skin does not get irritated on my neck.
LovelySkin Customer
from Vermont
Age Group: 60-69
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Helps with skin texture and wrinkles
I have been using SkinMedica’s Retinol complex for years. I started with a lower strength and worked up to the 1.0 strength. It works like prescription strength retinol, but without the irritation. It’s really kept my skin smooth and wrinkle free throughout the years.
glamgram
from Indiana
Age Group: 70-79
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My favorite retinol
I love this retinol. I have very sensitive skin so I use it every few days and love the way it leaves my skin looking. No bad odor , spreads evenly. A little goes a long way. I highly recommend skinmedica products.
NicoleD
from Nevada
Age Group: 30-39
Straight, Color treated hair
Combination Skin
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Too Harsh
While I am a 1% retinol user for the past 8 years, I've never experienced the harshness of this product's effect on my skin. Small red spots appear and it takes several days for them to disappear. While retinol absolutely makes the skin smooth (does not affect larger wrinkles, say around the mouth), having to endure this skin damage has never been my experience with any other pharmaceutical 1% retinol. I only tried this one because the one I've used in the past is routinely out of stock. I have found that the fewer ingredients there are in a product, besides the most important one, in this case, retinol, the better. I am now mixing this product with a cheaper facial moisturizing lotion. (PM). That helps but not with the red spots. So unless you want a face that feels dry and irritated in the morning with a red spot or two when you look in the mirror, this one's not for you. I realize that my skin has gotten dryer as I age (but I get unsolicited compliments on the smoothness of it), but dropping down to 5% retinol is not in my plan. Back to my old standby!!
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Great retinol product
Been using this on the recommendation of my dermatologist for years. Very happy with the results.
Knoxville
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Wonderful product with results
I have been using this product for several months now and have seen notable results. It has helped with fine lines around my entire face and the overall appearance of my face.
Massachusetts1
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Great product!
This is a fantastic retinol serum. It goes on smoothly and keeps my skin looking smooth and bright. One pump covers my entire face, so a little goes a long way! SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 will be a part of my nighttime routine for the foreseeable future!
LovelySkin Customer
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Great High 1.0 Retinol
If you are new to retinol, start with the .5% or less. I have been using retinol for a long time, so my skin tolerates it. As for the price point, if you have good insurance, go to your derm and get a prescription of tretinoin instead of paying this much for a small bottle.
Bether
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Retinol 1.0
I have used this Skinmedica product for the past few years nightly and found it did not irritate my skin as some retinol products can and very pleased with the results
LovelySkin Customer
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1 person found this helpful
Best retinol
Easy to use, and skin soaked this up quickly.
FLGuy
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