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SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 (1 fl. oz.)

A retinol-based, night lotion formulated for retinol users.

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3 stars out of a maximum of 5

I use this on top of my thick moisturizer as a dermatologist once recommended me to do with retinols. As the product indicates, irritation is to be expected. Hopeful my skin acclimates eventually and I see long term results. 

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Great product

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Using the retinol for several years cannot do without this product 

by Susan Verified Purchase

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Great retinol

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

Great OTC retinol product. I keep going up in strength everytime I finish a bottle and have never had any reaction.

by sp Verified Purchase

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Happy with it!

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I purchased this Retinol cream after previously using SkinBetter’s AlphaRet. I really like it, and it’s cheaper than the AlphaRet was. It’s definitely for skin that’s experienced with a retinol, if you’re new to them, use sparingly! Good buy! 

by Great buy Verified Purchase

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must have

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I have been using this Retinol for over 8 years. I cant imagine what my skin would look like it this was not apart of my daily routine. Summer time I usually use it every other day to avoid too much red because of the heat where I live. Otherwise, amazing!

by Brooke Verified Purchase

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Love it!

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Great retinol. Use it 2x a week for now. See improvements in fine lines. Make sure to moisturize after!! 

by REINA Verified Purchase

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Great Starter Retinol

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This was a good way to get introduced to using a retinol, I like the airless pump. Skin texture the morning after was always perfect. It isn’t heavy and applies very well. 

by Ian

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Worked well.

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

I bought this as an entry-level retinoid and it worked fine. I saw more results with my new prescription-based retinol from my derm. Thank you

by Yoanna

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I'm obsessed

5 stars out of a maximum of 5

I love that SkinMedica has a few different strengths so you can start low and build up your tolerance.My skin looks PHENOMENAL and it's bc of ALL of the SkinMedica products I use daily. Is it expensive? Yes. BUT YOUR FACE IS WORTH IT.

by Mel

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Excellent exfoliation

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I have used many different forms / brands of tretinoin (retinol).  I even have a prescription from my dermatologist for it.  But this one in particular has given me tons of exfoliation.  After 2-3 days of use, I had peeling like I would after a TCA peel! Prior to using this strength, I was using the Skin Medica 0.25 retinol and really got no peeling or irritation at all, so once I emptied the bottle, I bumped up to the 0.5. It really didn't cause a lot of irritation or redness ( maybe a little around the nasial labial folds), but I noticed the peeling started within a few days of use.   I went to the esthetician yesterday and she did dermaplaning to remove a lot of the dead skin and also to do some extractions, then she did a facial and mask to calm the skin. I am hoping I can work up to using this daily.  I think I will buy another 0.25 bottle and use it in between the 0.5 until I get used to it.  I think with regular use of the 0.5 my skin should be looking extra good!  As a skin care JUNKIE I highly recommend this product!

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