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 product
Just pumped up from .25 retinol definitely see the difference with this and last a long time!
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Great product
This isn't too strong so isn't irritating my sensitive skin. I feel like I notice a difference after a few weeks of use.
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Gentle and Effective
I have tried a number of prescription retinoids and they did not perform as well as this. I have very sensitive skin and found that prescription retinoids were too harsh and irritating, I could not acclimate my skin to tolerate them. This however was gentle but extremely effective. There was some mild redness and peeling within the first 2 weeks but nothing that couldn't have been taken care of with some moisturizer. My skin texture and pore size have definitely improved since I started using this product!
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The best retinol
After listening to a podcast about skincare, I heard how amazing this product is. At first, I did not want to spend the money but I truly feel that it is worth it! I have been using the product for two weeks and am already seeing the faint lines in my forehead fade a bit. The best thing about this product is that it does not cause my skin to be dry or red. I started off with three times a week and now am at four. I also feel that this product will last a very long time because you only use a pea sized amount. I am looking forward to trying the 1.0 next.
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Smooth Skin and Fights Acne
I love this product! It is a must for any skin care regimen. Not only does it micro exfoliate dead skins cells to make your skin smoother it also really help with keeping my acne under control!
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Much better for me than the 1.0
I went through a bottle of the 0.25 Retinol and stupidly, ignored the advice to go up gradually. Instead I went right for the 1.0, which led to very flaky skin. I went back and got the 0.5 and have had no problems at all. It makes a difference in the texture and appearance of my skin - I can especially tell fewer visible lines first thing in the morning.
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Great Retinol
I had previously tried the 1.0 from the dr office and found it was too much for my skin. The .5 is perfect!
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Age Defense Retinol Complex .5
I love this product; it helps keep my skin youthful. My dermatologist has recommended this product for me and I have been using it for 9+ years now.
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Still getting used to it
I think this product is going to work well for me, but right now I'm having trouble getting past the redness and flaking it is causing. I'm only using it once a week at the moment to see if I can get my skin habituated to its use. The formulation feels great on my skin.
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Great product, just ease into it!
This is my first experience with retinol and I decided to try it after listening to Elisabeth Smith PA on the Off the Vine podcast. You definitely have to ease into this retinol because it is high quality. I use it once every other night and honestly I probably should have started with the .25. I have very sensitive skin so it has taken 3 months for my skin to stop peeling after using it (nothing dramatic except for the first 2 weeks), but it is so worth it! I'm loving my skin!
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