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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Reviews and results may vary from person to person. Customer reviews are and do not represent the views of The Hut Group.
GREAT for congested skin
This product convinced me to go to the dermatologist to get a prescription strength retinol product because it worked so well at clearing my skin. I would still be using this if I didn't need something stronger.
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THE BEST IN PRICE AND QUALITY
I love this retinol!! I started with the other retinol with the lower percent and updated to this one, and my skin has improved so much! I use retinol to help with my acne, and the anti aging is a plus. This retinol has decreased my break outs, but I also give credit to life style, and diet changes. This retinol is phenomenal! My face keeps getting better and better! This one is one of the best retinols because it also has peptides, and that brings life changing results! Everything about this retinol is great! Even the packaging!
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Great Results
I was not expecting much out of this product. I received a sample and tried it out. By the time I finished the sample, I noticed that my skin tone evened out, and my pores were more refined. I also noticed that my dark circles and veins under my eyes were less noticable. Perhaps the product really did stimulate collagen production. I bought the full size bottle and have made this a staple in my skincare regimen.
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Super results, little irritation
I love this retinol product- I have used 2 bottles- skin tone is more even, discolorations are lightened, overall great results. I'm able to use nightly, even over the 2% BHA liquid, with no irritation. I will continue to purchase this!
by Jennifer
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loving this product
as i do with all PC products, i love this retinol. my mother recommended it to me and i'm so glad she did. i mix it with hyaluronic acid and it hasnt been harsh on my skin at all. very pleased with the outcome.
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Retinol at a fair price
This product offers a strength of Retinol that is needed for older skin. It is more affordable and just as effective as other higher priced products. It also contains added ingredients that help soothe the skin. I highly recommend it.
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Good Retinol Product - No Irritation
I have been using Retinol products for several years and wanted to increase the strength to a 1% Retinol product. I had previously been using SkinMedica products. I saw a lot of really positive reviews about this Paula's Choice product, so I wanted to give it a try since it was significantly less money than the SkinMedica product. I have been happy with this product so far. I have not had any irritation at all, but my skin was already used to the .5% Retinol product I was previously using. I was expecting to get some skin tingling with this product since I was moving up to a 1% strength, so I'm a little concerned that I am not. It may be because this product does have ingredients that are supposed to minimize irritation. So far, my skin is maintaining the texture improvements I get from Retinol. However, I'm not seeing any reduction in brown spots and discolorations though. So next time, I may try the SkinMedica 1% to see if there is any difference in the performance on my skin.
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Pace Yourself with the Product, It Will Work
I followed the directions to begin with 3 times a week, then every other day, then every day. I did each step for one week. By week three my skin stung, and was peeling like a sunburn. After peeling off skin, it did look smoother underneath. I don't consider myself to have sensitive skin, nor have I ever had adverse reactions to over-the-counter treatments, so this may be due to the amount of Retinol in the product. I decided to scale back and alternate 3 times a week and every other day for a few weeks. The irritation subsided (no more peeling, but my skin did sting sometimes). I only used this between my brows for the vertical furrow lines and my crows feet areas. The furrow lines were gone, and the crows feet were minimized. I also had a little brown spot that faded a bit. I think the results are fantastic for something that I only used a few times a week and only at night. It's "unscented" but to me there was a slight chemically smell that disappated rather quickly, and didn't bother me enough to discontinue use (and I'm a bit hypersensitive to smells). It also left a "sheen" on my skin, which is why I didn't wear it during the day. I did feel like I was "wearing" something on my skin, similar feeling to having foundation on. Even with limited use (not every day), I did get good results. If you're not used to clinical strength treatments like myself, try to work up to every other day. You'll still see results. Full Disclosure: I received a free sample of this product to try from BzzAgent/Paula's Choice in exchange for my unbiased review.
by Anonymous
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