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
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Only lasts a couple months
Turned neon yellow after 4/5 months. I thought it would last for at least 6 months to a year. I had kept it in a dry dark closet and only used 3x a week. Experienced occasional peeling despite being careful to wait days between applications along with heavy moisturizer/oil. Not sure if it helped w/ fine lines (I'm 30). I feel like it was a waste of money- I will not be buying again.
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Non-irritating retinol
I had been using Revision's .25% retinol and was ready to bump up to a .5% retinol serum. I decided to give Skin Medica a chance and I am very happy that I did. It has minimal ingredients and I experienced little to no irritation when I went from .25% to .5%. I am using this every other night and my skin is smooth, pores are smaller and I am producing less oil in my t-zone area during the day. Can't wait to move up to the 1% retinol!
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Excellent Product
I was first introduced to this product at a well-know skin salon in Calif and have been using it ever since.
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New fav retinol
I've been using this for just a few weeks and was concerned I'd have a lot of dryness. I use it maybe 2-3 times a week and so far haven't had too much flaking. One spot randomly is very scaly but everywhere else is pretty normal, so I'm happy!
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My Favorite Product
I have been using Age Defense Complex 0.5 by SkinMedica for years. My facial skin has never looked better! Every where I go, people compliment me on how beautiful my face looks! It's texture is so much better now & my face shines so beautifully! In the beginning, your skin will peel until your skin gets use to the retinol. If you continue to use it everyday or every other day, the peeling with eventually stop. Don't stop using it! Give it enough time to work for your skin! I couldn't be happier with this product!
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Best Retinol
Love the 0.5 Retinol. Easy to tolerate after using the 0.25 for the past 6 months. My skin already looks better.
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Amazing Retinol
I purchased this as my first medical grade retinol and really first real retinol in general. It isn't harsh at all and my skin is able to tolerate using it a few times per week without any irritation. I definitely recommend!
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Retinol start up
As recommended I started with this product as it contained a low dose of retinol. I have been alternating days and notice some improvement in my wrinkles. It hasn't been irritating and I am using a sunblock daily.
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One of Favorites
This is truly the best OTC retinol I've ever tried! I have tried a couple of others, but always come back to this. This leaves my skin looking and feeling so smooth!
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So far so good
I was really wavering on whether to buy this one or the .25 because I have very sensitive skin, but I'm glad i bought this one. I've been using it for a couple weeks with zero irritation. I just made sure to space out applications to every 3-4 days so as to not cause any potential irritation. I haven't noticed any difference in my skin yet, but like I said it's only been like 2 weeks and I'm sure it'll take a bit longer. Happy I purchased, and feel more confident when this is gone that I could switch to the 1% down the line.
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