SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 (1 fl. oz.)
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Ideal for skin preconditioned with Retinol 0.3, this SkinCeuticals' night cream targets and corrects the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration. Powered by encapsulated retinol and botanical extracts, Retinol 0.5 Refining Night Cream exfoliates skin to reduce the appearance of blemishes while also alleviating irritation and inflammation.
Key Ingredients:
- Retinol (0.5%): a derivative of vitamin A, this powerful molecule promotes cell turnover to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. It also proven to help minimize blemishes and refine the appearance of pores.
- Soothing Complex: this skin-calming blend of bisabolol (derived from the chamomile plant) and boswellia serrata extract (derived from frankincense) provides soothing benefits and helps comfort the skin.
Key Benefits:
- Promotes cell turnover
- Improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, pores and blemishes
- Formulated to minimize irritation commonly associated with the use of retinol night creams
- Specialized packaging preserves retinol potency
- Non-comedogenic, paraben-, fragrance- and gluten-free
- Ideal for skin preconditioned with Retinol 0.3
Tip: Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad-spectrum sunscreen when using this product.
Learn more on the blog: How to Pick and Use Your SkinCeuticals Retinol Products
How to Use:
In the evening, apply 4‐5 drops to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance before advancing to a higher concentration.
Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen when using this product.
As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, always consult a physician.
Ingredients:
Aqua / Water / Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Polysorbate 80, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, Bht, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate.
At a Glance:
Acne: Blackheads, Whiteheads
Aging Skin: Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Application Area: Face
Ideal for these Concerns: Acne, Aging Skin, Free Radical Damage, Hyperpigmentation, Large Pores, Milia, Sun Damage
Ingredient: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Antioxidants, Dimethicone, Essential Oils, Herbal Extracts, Retinol, Shea Butter, Vitamin A
Preferences: Non-Comedogenic, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free
Skin Care: Skin Care Treatments
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin
- In the evening, apply 4‐5 drops to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance before advancing to a higher concentration.
- Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen, such as SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50, when using this product.
- As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future.
Aqua (Water), Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) Laureth-4 (and) Laureth-23, Hydrogenated Lacithin (and) Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Ceramide 2 (and) Ceraminde 3 (and) Phytosphingosine (and) Cholesterol, Hypericum Perforatum Extract (and) Propylene Glycol, Allyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (and) Polysorbate 20 (and) Retinol (and) BHT, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide (and) C13-14 Isoparaffin (and) Laureth-7, Bisabolol, Rosa Canina Leaf Extract (and) Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract (and) Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract (and) Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract (and) Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Tetrasodium EDTA.
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Gentle Retinol
Working my way up the retinol ladder! I use this on the central part of my face where I have mild rosacea. I use the gentlest products I can find. I use it every 2-3 nights right now. This causes no irritation and helps with gentle exfoliation.
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Working my way up to it
My skin is super oily and prone to break outs and also very sensitive (oh what fun). I have been using this every third day to gradually get my skin used to it. I tried to increase to every other day and my skin got too red an irritated, so back to every third day.
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Radiance Activator
I love how radiant and glowing my skin looks since I've started using this. I've had a noticeable decrease in the fine lines by my eyes and forehead.
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Gentle Yet Effective
I have used some prescription retinoids for the treatment of acne, but my favorite one dries out my skin with regular use, because it contains benzoyl peroxide. I decided to purchase this Skinceuticals product, because I have a pretty good exfoliation and treatment routine that has greatly improved my skin, so I am rarely in need of the prescription medication which dries me out. I have rarely experienced any flaking or dryness using this lower concentration product although that may change in the winter months. Overall I am very happy with this item and will continue to repurchase. I do not feel that I will be needing to increase the strength until I become more focused on anti-aging skincare.
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Love this product
I have used a lot of retinol products and this is my favorite. Very effective and reasonably priced. I would buy this product again.
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Effective without the sensitivity
I have used other retinol creams in the past with lots of irritation and redness. The SkinCeuticals retinol has provided a completely different "retinol" experience for me. You know its working because there is some slight peeling and sun sensitivity but it has never caused my face to be red or overly dry. It does not react with my other moisturizers and using every other night has caused me to see some significant differences in the glow and texture of my skin. I will forever be a SkinCeuticals fan and a retinol advocate!!
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My first retinol
I never used retinol before, and this is my first buy. The first time I used this product it made my face feel warm and my face were all red. So I stop and waited for another week to try again. the second try, my skin where dried and flaky, so I stop, and waited for another 10 days. I really, really, really want to linked it. Then I told myself maybe it's better if I combined it with something else, because it's too strong for my skin. So I did, and combined it with my vit c . now my skin likes it. Hope my review makes sense.
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First time retinol user
This was the first time I have used a retinol product. Since I have sensitive skin, I was especially concerned that I would have the redness and peeling that is often associated with a retinol product. I followed the instructions on using the product sparingly and less frequently at first, but within a short time I was using it everyday with no reactions noted. It has only been a short time but already my skin is much less congested and smoother looking.
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Retinol magic
I was introduced to SkinCeuticals Retinol by my dermatologist about 10 years ago and I have faithfully used it ever since. I'm 67 years old and people always comment on my skin. Without using SkinCeuticals Retinol I have no doubt that I would look 10 years older. I highly recommend it.
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Excellent product
I have been using prescription Retin-A for many years and it has kept my skin looking youthful and bright. I am 66 and have very few wrinkles. At my last visit to my dermatologist, it was suggested that I try Skinceuticals Retinol as opposed to the Retin-A. Although I skeptical, I took her advice and am very pleased with the results. I like the creaminess of the product ( you don't need much) and the delivery system works quite well. I started with the 0.5 strength but will move up to the 1.0, which I also purchased. I noticed a very slight redness, to be expected with a Retinol product but it dissipated almost immediately. My skin looks the same as when I used the retin-A. I will be ordering this product again and also for my daughters, who are in their early 40's.
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