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 starter retinol
I purchased this product after using prescription strength retinols over the years for acne. Acne is no longer a problem but I still want the anti-aging benefits of a retinol. The 0.5 strength is good to start with. I started using it twice a week and continue to use every other night. It doesn't dry out my skin or leave it irritated.
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START HERE and be ready for results!
I started with the .5 to break my skin into the 1.0. I noticed results within a week and wanted more! I got outstanding results with the .5.
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Nice addition
So I just recently (within the last 6 months) really started investing in my skin care. This retinol and some vitamin c drops were the biggest changes, as well as being very consistent with my routine. I am seeing overall brighter, healthier looking skin, as well as reduced smile lines. I am still working through the first bottle at .25. It seems to last forever! I plan to go up to .5 next...one warning, make sure you use sunscreen! I absentmindedly wipes my hands on my neck after applying the retinol at night and forgot to cover my neck the next day. I paid for it with a legit burn that really hurt and took over a week to heal! Otherwise I recommend this product!
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Great for beginner and more
Great product , my skin felt great after the first few uses . Using a few days a week to build up to daily , minimal drying . I would recommend
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Retinol Review
As someone who has never used retinol before, this product has been great as an introductory. My skin has not been irritated using it almost every other night. I apply a face oil and moisturizer after the retinol in the evening.
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Effective retinol
I started using the 0.25 strength 9 months ago. Used it three times per week and advanced slowly to daily usage. I am using 0.5 strength now. In the beginning, there was some irritation and redness of skin, which is common with retinoid usage. Over time, my skin got acclimated to daily usage. Skin looks smoother, fine lines and pores have improved. My skin feels less oily. It has other natural extracts that act as antioxidants. Absorbs well. Good product overall.
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Age defense good
This product really works. It is something I started using once a week because of the retinol and then progressed to twice a week and now every other day. My skin tone looks much smoother and I think a little firmer. I am in my sixties and wish I would have started using this earlier in my life. I highly recommend.
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First time user and I like it
First time using a Retinol. I tried the .25 and it wasn't strong enough. This one I can feel the softness and my skin is glowing. It doesn't irritate my skin or dry it out either, for someone with sensitive skin I'm happy. I will definitely keep using this.
by Danielle Verified Purchase
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Best retinol product
Honestly this product is the best. It can take some time to get you're skin to adjust to it, and I would advise new users to start at a slow pace with the .25 version and just see how you're skin reacts. Sometimes you can overdo it before you know you even have. Expect extremely tight dry skin that will be very sensitive and will then slowly start to peel off. If used intelligently it is an amazing retinol product.
by Felix Verified Purchase
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cancelled! might work for extremely oily skin
i'm used to prescription strength tretinoin but this still stings just look away and look out for another Skin Ceuxxxxxs sale only pro: texture is good, if combined with SkinMedica's physical sunscreen during the day- maybe this could work wonders for some of you out there.
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