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SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5

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$80.00

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  • Paraben-free
  • Encourages cell turnover
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Product Overview

Create smoother skin with SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5.

Adding a retinol product to your skin care routine will help encourage new, healthier skin cells to appear for a brighter and more youthful complexion. SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5 is a retinol product that helps keep your complexion healthy. The formula exfoliates skin which encourages new skin cells to appear resulting in less noticeable fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots. Retinol also creates a smoother texture and clearer tone. The formula contains antioxidants that defend against free radicals and soothing ingredients that help prevent irritation, flaking and redness. You can use this anti-aging serum at night to rejuvenate an aging or dull complexion. 

  • 0.5% retinol improves cell turnover and fades fine lines and dark spots 
  • Antioxidants neutralize free radicals to prevent signs of aging 
  • Bisabolol soothes the complexion to calm irritation and inflammation 

Target fine lines and wrinkles as well as other signs of aging by adding SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5 to your skin care routine. 

Highlights

  • Paraben-free
  • Encourages cell turnover
  • Fades fine lines and wrinkles

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4.7
Based on 293 reviews

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LovelySkin Customer

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March 24, 2024

Good results so far

I’ve worked up to 0.5% strength and use this product 2-3 times per week, hoping to get to 3-4 times per week. I’ve noticed my skin is more sensitive when using other products containing retinol when advancing to this strength but want more benefit as I age with the understanding that this is normal. So far so good.

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LovelySkin Customer

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March 23, 2024

SkinMedica is always good

This formula is gentle and effective. I recommend it.

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Claud

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March 02, 2024

I love SkinMedica Retinol Cream!

I got this retinol cream from my medical spa, and I started buying this here on lovelyskin.com. I highly recommend this retinol cream. I use it 3-4x a week. It helps with my hormonal acne. I've been using this for 3 years now, and it keeps my skin glowy and soft. I also notice that if I don't use this regularly, my hormonal acne flares up.

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Carmella

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February 27, 2024

Skin medica Retinol .5

Very nice retinol that smooths my skin. I like this product.

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Soloman7475

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February 23, 2024

Very nice

A lot of good

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Youthful57

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February 21, 2024

Quality product

As I age, I realize more and more the importance of quality skin care products. My skin looked like it could use some extra TLC and rejuvenation. It's been a few years since I splurged on this retinol product. I knocked off a star due to its price. Glad LovelySkin offers regular sales. I grabbed another bottle. Once my skin acclimates, I’ll twork my way to the next level — retinol 1.0

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LovelySkin Customer

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January 24, 2024

Works well, so far

I have been using this product for about 2 weeks now. I like the smell, it isn't too strong. I have not gotten much as far as results, I will continue to use and hopefully start to see some lightening of my sunspots.

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LovelySkin Customer

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January 12, 2024

very potent and harsh

I have used prescription stuff before and even that had not caused the irritation I experienced with this product. I am surprised at the level of redness, peeling and raised spots I got none of which do not want to calm down for some reason- even though I stopped and have been moisturizing intensely. I am lucky if my skin tolerates this once a week.

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NicoleS

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January 06, 2024

Good Retinol!

Good retinol cream! I tend to get flaky skin when used in the winter though

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JDavis

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January 05, 2024

Great product!

I had been using prescription retinol for approx 30 years (!) before noticing it was starting to irritate my skin. I found this product at my esthetician and am so glad I did! It works just as well without the drying and irritation . I order all of my skincare products from lovely skin- the rewards, expedited/free delivery, quality reviews… a great site :)

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haelvv

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December 26, 2023

Level up

I have been using the .25 for a couple years and thought it was time to try a higher strength. As expected, it took some adjustment, but it’s great! Bottle lasts a long time.

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LovelySkin Customer

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December 23, 2023

Just ok

This product is just OK. It doesn't keep my skin as vibrant, clear, and bright as other 0.5 retinol products. I'm going back to another brand.

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Bigheadfred

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December 22, 2023

Great product

I have been using this on my mature and sensitive skin for several years, just had an appointment with my Derm she said my skin looks great, I believe it has to do with SkinMedica.

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Hdhd

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December 11, 2023

Great product

This a great way to start retinol ..

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Pegs

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November 30, 2023

Yes!

I alternate this .5 and the 1.0, using each every other day. The 1.0 was getting a little harsh on my aging skin, but I didn’t find the .5 did the job as well, so VIOLA, now I get happy medium effects of .75 overall. This is the best pump container, it hasn’t failed on me, yet, works til the last drop.

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DachsieMom

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November 24, 2023

Worth the price!

I have used several different retinol products, some of which seemed to do nothing. This one actually works, though at first I did have some sensitivity (I had been using a different product which said it contained 1 percent retinol, but I wonder). This did cause initial dryness and itchiness, but within a week of using every other day I was able to tolerate using it every night. I’ve noticed lightening of dark spots and a refining of pores. I’ve used other SkinMedica products but this is the first of their retinol I’ve used. It really does pay to use medical grade products.

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LovelySkin Customer

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November 11, 2023

NYC girl

Been using this product foryears, first recommended by a dermatologist. It is first rate, and I wouldn't use any other.

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LovelySkin Customer

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November 10, 2023

smooth

I liked that it was a bit lotion-y, so it didn't' drip like some others I've tried.

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Summerlady

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November 07, 2023

Wrinkle Ease

I have been using this retinol product for a year now. It is mild and hasn't caused any redness or scaly patches. If it seems too harsh in the beginning stages of using it I reccomend putting a thin layer of moisturizer on first and then layering on the retinol. It seems to be diminishing fine lines in my face

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Sharon0614

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October 16, 2023

love this retinol

I used retinol for several months to help build up my tolerance before starting a prescription tretinoin. I noticed an improvement in the texture and appearance of my skin after consistent use of this product. Also notice decrease in appearance of lines and wrinkles!

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