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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Love This Product
Makes my skin softer while also shrinking my pores and evening out my tone! I have been using this for years.
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Gentle Retinol
I started with the SkinMedica 0.25 Retinol Complex and decided to upgrade to the 0.5. Honestly, both are quite gentle since I never experienced dryness, redness or peeling. I mainly use this to keep my skin from getting clogged since I'm acne-prone. I'm quite happy with this product and would purchase again!
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My Favorite Retinol - It Works the Best
I personally have had very good results just using the 0.5 Retinol. I had a very stubborn sun spot on my cheek that I thought I would need to have my Dermatologist burn off as nothing seemed to work - that is, until I used this product. It has lightened it to the point where it is very unnoticeable and easy to cover up with just my regular foundation. It is strong for my light skin but I alternate nights with other products and use a ceramide based moisturizer over this product and wake up to beautiful, clear skin. I high recommend!
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Excellent!
This product is fantastic. I have been using it for about two years. It does not cause irritation, and it definitely helps to keep my over-40 skin looking youthful. Be sure to work up gradually; I only use it about three times per week, and be sure to moisturize when using.
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One of my favorites
I have been using SkinMedica Retinol for almost one year. I started at .25 and have moved up to .5. My skin is noticeably brighter and clearer looking. I did experience some peeling in the first week, but I am through that now. This product is well worth using.
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fave retinol!! Not too strong but just right!!
I love skin medicas retinols but I found the 1.0 to be a little but too drying and irritating for my skin. This one is just perfect, it leaves my skin looking fresh and exfoliated every morning and doesnt make me peel or burn.
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My favorite retinol
The 0.5 is perfect for my skin, i can only use it every other night so i don't peel. I've been using this for years.
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Great Product
The serum does not leave any sticky or smelly residue and it goes on smoothly. I have not had any reactions to retinal before, so not sure if this product would work for people with sensitive skin.
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A great Retinol
This Retinol Serum works really well for both Wrinkles and Breakouts. It isn't too harsh on the skin.
by Vicki
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Fantastic retinol, but start slow
I went from using the Avene natural retinol and occasional other products containing retinol to this. I went straight for the 0.5 and while I eased my way into using this slowly I probably should have stepped slower. This product has really cleared up my complexion and I have noticeably much smaller wrinkles on my forehead. Though the peeling the first couple weeks is annoying but pays off if you stick with a routine. Make sure you keep an exfoliant handy to alternate between nights.
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