SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 (1 fl. oz.)
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SkinMedica's Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 enhances the skin's texture to promote a brighter, more youthful complexion. Formulated for skin tolerant to retinol treatments, it stimulates collagen production and enhances faster cell renewal to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Algae extract ensures skin is soft, hydrated and protected against free-radical damage.
Key Ingredients:
- Retinol: smooths and refines skin's texture and enhances radiance
- PhytoShield™ Complex: an antioxidant complex, enhances skin texture and minimizes irritation
Key Benefits:
- Enhances skin tone, texture, and resiliency
- Diminishes appearance of fine lines and coarse wrinkles
- Appropriate for all skin types pre-conditioned by using Retinol Complex 0.25 or another retinoid product
Apply a single pump to face in the evening. If you have never used a retinol product before, begin by limiting use to twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, and then advancing to each evening or as tolerated. Mild redness, peeling and irritation is expected when using this product. Use daily sun protection with SPF 20 or higher during use of this product. Avoid getting in eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
CAUTION: Do not use if you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant.
Aging Skin: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness
Application Area: Decollete, Face, Neck
Ideal for these Concerns: Aging Skin, Free Radical Damage, Hyperpigmentation
Ingredient: Antioxidants, Ceramides, Essential Oils, Herbal Extracts, Niacinamide, Peptides, Retinol, Squalane Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Moisturizers: Night Cream
Preferences: Clean, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free
Skin Care: Moisturizers
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13, Squalane, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Ceramide 3, Bisabolol, Phytosterols, Squalene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Cera, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Polyisobutene, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
- Retinol
- SkinMedica
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Great for aging complexion
Best product out there for smooth, soft, aging skin. Exfoliates without irritation Skin looks radiant next morning
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Love This Retinol!
Just ordered this a week or so ago but I already see a difference. I use nightly and love it! I will definitely be ordering again.
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Exceptional Retinol Product
Gentle, but extremely effective. Smoother, more radiant skin after just a few uses.
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Favorite retinol
I love Skin Medica's retinol. I used their 0.25 formulation for a year to build my tolerance for the 0.5. I have fair, sensitive skin (MAC foundation color C2) and I have been using the 0.5 formula for about 1 year now. I use it only once a week and around the 4 day mark is when I notice my older skin will slough off to reveal brighter, wrinkle free beauty. I see that my brown spots have faded if not completely disappeared and I was recently carded in Napa Valley in February and I turn 30 in a few months. If I do use it more than once weekly then I will burn so I sometimes titrate it with my lotion. I may go back to using the 0.25 formula so I can use more often since my skin hasn't adapted yet and may be too strong for me.
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Great for sensitive skin
I have sensitive skin and have had no issues with this! Great texture, will definitely repurchase.
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Works for me
This has done some serious work for my post-acne spots. I am latina, with skin tone ranging from sallow olive to deep tan, depending on how much sun I've seen in the previous days. I get pretty bad acne on my cheeks, which leave purply-brown scars, and applying this 3x/week noticeably faded the latest spots in only about a month. I will say though, I wear sunscreen every day, and my sensitive skin did not take kindly to this being applied more often than every other day. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase-the 0.5 strength works fine for me, but I might dial it down to 0.25 next time so I can apply more frequently.
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New go-to retinol
I switched to this from another retinol product that was not working well for my skin. I am really loving this product and am increasing to daily use. So far, the results are promising and as advertised. Highly recommend.
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Can't go without it
I have sensitive, combination skin with hormonal breakouts (even though I'm 40!) This strength doesn't bother my skin and if I use it nightly keeps breakouts away. This is one product I cannot go without!
by Michelle Verified Purchase
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Skin Medica Retinol Cream
I've been using this product for years. It seems to work well! I have been using all the Skin Medica products for a long time and am happy with them.
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Excellent retinol
I love the texture. The product doesn't have any scent so it's a plus. My skin got smoother, firmer, glower one the morning. I'm using the 2rd bottle now.
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