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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One of my must-haves
My first introduction to retinol was the .25 strength. It worked wonders in clearing my acne, but towards the end of the bottle a few months in, it seemed it wasn't as effective as my skin had built a tolerance to it. I bumped up to the .5 strength and I haven't had a breakout since. Great products, and worth every penny.
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Must Have Retinol from SkinMedica
SkinMedica has great products. And their Age Defense Retinol Complex is fantastic. I'm so glad I purchased SkinMedica after days of research on ALL of Dermstore's retinol products, going through each of the top/recommended Retinol products from different beauty publications, looking up each product on various product review sites, and combing through the ingredients. I highly recommend this product and will purchase again (or SkinMedica's Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0).
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Another vote for a great intro to retinol
Jumped right in to retinol at this level and started slow, though still experienced some of the issues with dry skin as a result. Nothing major though and a moisturizer added after application helped with this. There's been improvement in skin texture already, though not used it long enough to really assess the impact on lines.
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Excellent intro to retinol
Years ago I used RetinA Micro and it caused me to peel (cannot remember the strength but it was low). Now that I've turned 40 I decided to get serious again about retinol use. I was familiar with the SM brand and picked the 0.25 strength to start with. After that bottle was done I started on the 0.5. I have not had any peeling, redness or irritation. I use it every night now followed by a good hydrating moisturizer afterwards. I don't have any lines so I cannot attest to the wrinkle reduction but I have definitely noticed a difference in my complexion. It looks brighter, smoother and more radiant. I highly recommend this product to someone who wants to start using retinoids. For reference I have normal to dry skin, medium skin tone. Although I don't have acne I can breakout from certain products.
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Great first retinol
So far so good! Love the way this product shrinks my pores! Haven't experienced any dryness yet and helps to control oil.
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Great Variety Of Strengths
I started with the .25 from SkinMedica & have seamlessly transitioned up to the .5 after completing use of the first bottle. Never once have I become red or dry, slow & steady has been the way to go. I love that SkinMedica offers several options so that I can ease my way in to retinol use! I love this product!
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Gentle & Effective Retinol
I love SkinMedica's Retinol Complex. It's gentle yet very effective. Highly recommend.
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Wonderful retinol
I started using this during the winter and my skin has never looked better. It's only necessary 2-3 times a week So don't overdue it. Skin is refined and smooth.
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So far so good
I like this. I was using a higher concentration retinol cream from my dermatologist but it dried my skin out too much. This seems to be much better!
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Love this product
This retinol is strong enough to do the job but not so much that it is irritating. It is smooth and easy to apply. I do feel it makes a noticeable difference in my skin. It leaves it smoother. I do not want to be without this!
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