Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment (1 fl. oz.)
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This advanced 1% retinol features a potent blend of four peptides and vitamin C to help skin look and feel more youthful. The sheer, lightweight formula visibly improves skin's resilience, softens lines and wrinkles, minimizes pores and fades the look of discoloration over time.
Ingredients:
- 1% Retinol (Vitamin A): A potent, slowrelease concentration that visibly improves signs of aging.
- Oat, Willow Bark & Licorice Extracts: Soothe the skin to visibly address redness and other signs of sensitivity.
- Triple Peptide Blend: Complements highstrength retinol, promoting strong, visibly firm skin.
Clinical Results:
- Clinically proven to visibly reduce wrinkles in 4 weeks.
- Based on an independent clinical study with 33 subjects.
- After cleansing & toning, smooth 1-2 peasized pumps over face & neck, avoiding contact with eyes.
- Start with 3x/week & gradually increase frequency to every night as tolerated.
- For daytime, always finish with sunscreen. Some people may experience a delayed sensitized reaction to retinol. Do not assume that if no reaction is seen after a few applications that you can apply this product more frequently. Pay close attention to how your skin responds, and adjust usage accordingly.
- If sensitization occurs (redness, flaking, tenderness, or drying of skin), reduce frequency of use.
- Protect your skin daily with sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
Acne: Blackheads, Whiteheads
Aging Skin: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness
Application Area: Face
Ideal for these Concerns: Acne, Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation: Dark Spots
Ingredient: Retinol, Vitamin C
Moisturizers: Night Cream
Preferences: Certified Cruelty-Free, Clean, Fragrance-Free
Skin Care: Moisturizers, Skin Care Treatments
Skin Care Treatments: Face Serums
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Mature Skin
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Glyceryl Stearate, C1215 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG33, Polysorbate 20, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinol, Ceramide NG, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Arctium Lappa, Salix Alba Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Lecithin, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sorbitan Laurate, Acetyl Dipeptide1, Cetyl Ester, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Palmitoyl Tripeptide1, Sodium Hydroxide, Tribehenin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PEG75 Shea Butter Glycerides, PPG12/SMDI Copolymer, PEG10 Phytosterol, PEG8 Dimethicone, PEG14, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
- CLINICAL
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No irritation/actual difference
Great product Just one pump at night, every night, a little goes a long way and can tell a big difference when I miss a few days. It is rough for the first week if you are new to retinol but now there's no sensitivity or irritation and I can use if daily
by Nicholas
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Wow! Love this!
This is one of my new favorite products. I've been using it for about two months now. My skin looks smoother and more nourished. I was worried that it would irritate my skin, but this is so well-formulated that I'm able to use it nightly with no issues. The vitamin C and peptides seem to work overnight. The first time I used it, I woke up with smooth, glowing, and soothed skin. Over time the retinol has seemed to take effect and my discoloration from old acne scars and fine lines have really diminished. My skin is acne prone and I was previously using Differin gel, and worried that switching to PC's retinol would cause an issue. But I actually find this product to be more effective at keeping my acne at bay than the Differin gel. Love the product, love the price. It's definitely on my reorder list. I'm getting a lot of compliments on my skin lately, so I'm telling everyone about it!
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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It breaks me out...
It is greasy and breaks me out. If you have oily or acne prone skin, it probably not for you.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Anti-Aging
I use this product 3x a week and have had no adverse reactions. I wait 20 minutes and then apply a moisturizer ,if I feel my skin needs it. I have heard so many people swear my Paula's products and now I understand why. This product makes softens lines and makes me look more glowy.
by Anonymous
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Good product
I've had no irritation. Use it 3xs a wk for 3 wks now and so far so good . would recommend!
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Perfection
Love how my skin looks and feels when I use this product. If you're sensitive it might be too strong but I can tolerate it just fine.
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Impressed!
I was using another prestige retinol but the price was too much. I've been using this for about a week and love it! My skin is used to retinoids, so I started using this for three days on, one day off. I haven't seen any major flaking, and any hormonal breakouts have gone away quickly. I have a few tiny comedones in my forehead and nose, but am chalking them up to hormones or purging. I'll update this review if they don't go away. But, so far, I'm pleased!
by Kim Verified Purchase
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Arrived either empty or with a broken pump
I'm extremely disappointed in the packaging for this product. I received it and it is either empty or the pump is broken - no product will come out no matter how long I try. I expected better packaging for $58.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Great option for retinol
It's been years since I've used a retinol and decided to have another go at it. I generally like PC products so thought to give this one a try. Directions are specific to use only a pea size amount. Using once a week so far to ease into it and very minimal peeling/flaking so far.
by Taqui Verified Purchase
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Rock-star Retinol!
I really like this retinol product by Paula's Choice, it has great ingredients that help with all phases of repairing sun-damaged skin. Retinol to speed cell production, vitamin C to brighten skin tone and licorice to lighten sun spots. It is a light creamy texture and it absorbs in very well. I only need to use 1/2 pump of product. At 1% retinol, it packs a punch, so I used it every other night until I could tolerate it nightly but wow, my skin has really gotten clear and smooth! My menopausal acne along the jawline is also greatly reduced. I find my skin is so nice, I use much less foundation! All my friends and even my husband comments on how nice my skin looks!
by Elizabeth Verified Purchase
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