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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Reviews and results may vary from person to person. Customer reviews are and do not represent the views of The Hut Group.
Great for baby steps
I'm new to the retinol game so I tried to do my research before buying this, I read the reviews, etc. I decided to try the 0.5 strength first because my skin isn't very sensitive but I also didn't want to jump straight to the 1.0 since I've never used retinol before. I used the whole bottle of 0.5 but found that it didn't do much for my face. I have crazy sun damage to my forehead and cheeks with some melasma as well. However I only noticed light peeling around my eyebrows and chin area. The formula itself is light and has no scent, that I noticed anyway. I would use 1-2 pumps at night, sometimes with a moisturizer after and sometimes without it. I don't doubt that it works, I just think my skin is very resistant. I recently purchased the same stuff but in the 1.0 strength so we'll see how that one works out. I can already say that the 1.0 version is much stronger though. I accidentally swiped my hands down my neck one night after applying it to my face and the next day my neck was raw and so itchy! I had to super moisturize my neck for a few nights to heal it. Overall I would say the 0.5 version is a good baby step retinol to try, unless you have sensitive skin, then maybe start with a lower strength. P.S. When the bottle gets low or stops squirting out you can unscrew the lid and get any remaining product out, which is great. I hate when bottles are locked down and you don't know how much product is still inside going to waste...especially at this price.
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Great product!
My esthetician recommended this product! It has helped tremendously with fine lines. Great strength as well.
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This is a hardworking product
I have used prescription grad low dose Tretinoin for almost 4 years so my skin has finally learned to respond with more tolerance to retinoids, HOWEVER, OTC retinoids can still make me red and burn and peel for days so my skin is not bulletproof. (Although with the help of that tretinoin my forehead looks like it could deflect bullets seriously, get some kind of QUALITY retinoid in your life because it will shrink and minimize pores and help with fine lines. I think it is doing a good job in prevention as well. (yes I'm 40+)Anyhoo. This SkinMedica is my go-to when my tretinoin from my dermatologist runs out. I also use it on my "off days" 1 day with prescript tretinoin, I day with this retinol or some other product I had wanted to try. This is definitely a good product, no discernible fragrance, easy to apply, not tacky absorbs well and you can layer stuff on top without it pilling up, or beading it up, just give it a few minutes to skin in, and his has a nice light lotion texture. They usually run a special on SkinMedica a promo coupon in your email and sometimes online, wait for it and clean up!!! Just remember if you have sensitive skin, start slow!! Please!!! don;t make the mistake I made which was well if a little is good then a whole bunch more must be better right? Wrong, Please use it only 2 or 3 times a week at first, and do nice calming soothing lotions in between those days. Hold off on your vitamin c or niacin for a minute until you know for sure your skin tolerates this product and likes it. I hope this helps you! I have become a skincare junkie much to my dismay and there is NOTHING I hate more than spending money on stuff that doesn't work!! I will pay whatever and sell an organ to get a product that actually does what it says it does!! This is gentle and effective
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Not too strong
This is the perfect strength for me. I bought the 1.0 and my face peeled each time I used it. This is perfect!
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A little too strong for me
- but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it! My skin is super sensitive lately and going through some kind of revolt. No matter the amount of moisture and hydration I use with this Retinol I peel and flake. Too bad as the formula is great!
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Staple product
I was worried that my skin wouldn't be able to handle retinol, as it's very sensitive. I was wrong and now this is one of my staple beauty products. I'll be using this brand for a very long time.
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Works well!
I am really enjoying this product. It is effective and hydrating. Retinol can dry out my skin but this product does not.
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Follow the guideline
I use all SkinMedica Products. This product really caused my skin to peel within two days and took over a week to stop peeling. I only used one time. The directions said to use with care and they were correct. I will use again, but not if I have somewhere to go and do not want flaky skin.
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Great Results
Using as recommended and only applied twice the first few weeks to allow my face to get used to it. Results were slow to show but as soon as I was able to increase usage I noticed great changes.
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Really works
This retinol works very well to give you smoother skin. It is lightening my age spots and my eye wrinkles are improving. Start slowly. I started with 2 x weekly and worked up from there. Also mix with a moisturizer and drying won't be a problem . Love skinmedica
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