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!
Easy retinol with great results! No crazy skin peeling or redness reactions! Purchased multiple times already!
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Great Retinol
I have used other retinol products before but this one works- and fast! I started using once every 3 days and after the second time it was like I had received a chemical peel. My skin peeled a tiny bit, but then it was so glowy and smooth. Some of the blemishes I had on the edge of my cheeks have cleared up beautifully and my skin looks so nice and free of any fine lines.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Terrific retinol product
Purchased to replace my skinceuticals retinol because this one doesn't use parabens as preservatives. Also it contains Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 which is science backed to reduce inflammation and ceramide to help keep your skins natural barrier intact. Smells nice too. Goes on smooth. Airless packaging keeps retinol shelf safe.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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The ONLY thing that works!
First of all, I spent way too much money chasing the wrinkle eraser answer. I finally just asked my dermatologist and he said that retinol is the only product in the market that will give you LONG term results. Naturally he was right. I admit I started too late - at the age of 53 I finally decided it was time to do something about my aging skin. Though I'm not too wrinkly, I do have some serious marked lines that need to go away. So the first thing you need to know is that for this product to really work, you're going to need to 1) BE PATIENT - it can take up to 6 months to really see results and 2) BE DILIGENT. These are two things I am NOT. But going on faith of my good doctor, I made the purchase, tossed out all the other age defying potions and went to work. A month in, I already see the lines above my eye lids disappering. Those were the MOST recent ones that showed up. Please note I had been using an over the counter retinol product diligently for months and saw NO RESULTS. A few things you should know going in. This product warns, and it will cause flaking and peeling. You will need to use lots of lotion to keep the skin hydrated. During the day I was getting some peeling so reapply a few times a day using a SPF lotion, and at night I use coconut oil. I do apply the product about 30 minutes before bed time. I wash my face, dry it and then using just ONE pump, I spread the lotion all over my face, focusing on the problem areas first and heavier. I wish I'd started using this product earlier. The recommendation is to start using it to keep wrinkles at bay. This is to say, the sooner you start using it, the less wrinkling you will have as you age. If I had access to this in my early 30's I would look pretty darn great right now!
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Excellent Product
This is the best retinol product I have ever used! I can already tell a difference in the fine lines around my eyes.
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Retinol Complex 0.5
I bought this product after my dermatologist recommended it, and it has been working great. For me, it does feel a bit thick though, so I find that I end up using this alone at night without any moisturizer on top. I have oily skin and in the mornings it doesn't feel like my skin is dried out. My skin feels and looks smoother and even toned. I was a bit careful working this in to my daily routine by starting off once every three days and eventually to every night, but I think it's so gentle that it wouldn't be too much for an experienced retinol user. It's much gentler than my retin-a micro which I could barely tolerate once a week.
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I am seeing results, but this is strong.
I decided to try this after my PTR retinol fushion supply was dwindling. I saw some line fading with PTR, but not as much I hoped. I feel like PTR is good maintenance/prevention for more youthful skin. I am 40 y/o with some sun damage, so I wanted to up the ante. I figured that since I had no issues with PTR retinol that I could start at the .5 strength. I was wrong! This stuff is strong! The good news is that I can see it working. Some of the fine lines around my eyes are starting to fade a bit. But, I am having true retinol side effects-red blotchy skin, some discoloration patches, peeling, itching, dryness. It's manageable, but it is clear that this retinol is strong. I am so happy with the results, however, I have ordered the .25 and plan on building up my strength, because really, I am seeing results. Skin is tighter and smoother.
by heidi Verified Purchase
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Skin Medica 0.5 Retinol
A very potent retinol cream. I have been using a prescription retinol cream for over a year and it was insane how expensive it was and I love this skin care line and have had very good experiences with several other products by Skin Medica. I tried this for half of what my prescription costs and it is just as good. Strong though so a little goes a long way. It might even be a bit too strong so my skin is going to have to build a slow tolerance to it. Worth the money.
by Sara
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potentially drying unless already accustomed
I've recently embarked on a SkinMedica regimen of the cleanser, Lytera, and Retinol Complex 0.5 in an attempt to lighten MILD hyperpigmentation and to address incipient fine lines and wrinkles (age 46). Although I'd used supposedly retinol-containing serums in the past (Image, PCA Skin), it's apparent that this Retinol Complex has a greater percentage of active retinol in it (or perhaps it's just of better quality). As such, beware that unless your skin is accustomed to it, it can be quite drying. I started every other night, which proved too drying (I started lightly peeling). I'm now at every 3rd night, which seems fine. So far, after only 3 weeks, I'm liking the smoothness and overall tone of my skin.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Effective but not harsh
This retinol product is effective without being drying. I have tried other products that worked but were irritating and drying. This is smooth and gentle, brightening skin without making it red or irritated or dry.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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