SkinMedicaRetinol 1.0 Complex - Retinol Serum for Face, Age-Defying Advanced Retinol Cream That Renews Skin and Diminishes the Appearance of Fine Lines and Wrinkles, 1 Fl Oz

I can't say enough about this product. When it comes to skin care price is not the biggest factor as long as the product genuinely works and let me tell you, this product WORKS!!! IT WORKS!!! Please be careful with this retinol if u decide to go for the 1.0 strength cuz u don't have sensitive skin because u WILL burn n peel off this stuff. I made the mistake and did this treatment two nights in a row and oh boy!!! I couldn't treat my face again for 2 weeks!! It literally felt like I got a chemical peel 💯. I tell u what tho my skin is beaming and tight, lifted, pores shrunk and fine lines gone. Even my hard creases in my forhead relaxed sum and that's all off one treatment. I may get a weaker strength so I can use it more often. Forget about any other retinol buy this!!

My skin has become tolerant to the 1.0 concentration, I am using it and waiting for the results which in the case of retinol takes a couple of months

Retinol is worth the money.

Expensive but good results .

Be careful! This stuff works! I bought it on the advice of a dermatologist! Yes, kinda pricey, I know. Skin peels for the first few weeks…which is what it’s supposed to do! Now, my skin no longer peels but because this stuff is so strong, I now only use it about twice a week now. Because I love what it’s done for my face, I started using it on my hands & I swear, my hands are visibly improving! However, there is a downside, but it’s NOT the fault of this product. I learned the hard way that when using retinol, you must also use sunscreen…or you’ll be sorry…and, one unusually hot day, I was sorry…after walking around for no more than 15 minutes! Ouch!! I looked like a lobster head! I’ll never do that again! Kind of bummed that it put an end to my tanning days…but, because of the great results, I can live without baking in the sun for, so far, one season!! I repeat: THIS STUFF WORKS! And trust me, I am no spring chicken!!

I’ve been using the 0.5 retinol of this brand for a few months and thought I should upgrade to the 1%. With the 1% I experienced burning around my neck and mouth that lasted 24hrs after applying. Then, I experienced peeling 3 days after application for at least a week.At first I thought I was having an eczema flair up until I realized it was the retinol. During the peeling stage I made sure to use a gentle facial cleanser, cold water, and apply creams for eczema.After the peeling faze, I had a reduction of my hyperpigmentation from acne and my skin over all looks brighter and fresh.I was using it twice a week, but I’m probably going to drop back to the 0.5 for a while.Tl;dr if you have sensitive skin your face will definitely burn and peel. Make sure to moisturize, apply that sunblock, and avoid any irritants (dust, pet hair, perfumes, makeup, ect) during the peeling faze.

I used Skin Medica 1.0 retinol for years and tried to go cheaper with Cerave retinol but noticed how dull and unsmooth my skin looked. I will gladly pay more to have skin that looks like I’ve been to a spa.

I’ve ordered this product a couple of times, in the past it was effective and worked on my skin. Since it’s a 1.0 and somewhat drying on my skin type I learned to sandwich it with a moisturizer as needed. With the recent purchase I used the 1.0 serum by itself for 5 nights in a row and have seen no change at all. My skin normally would be slightly red and dry in more sensitive areas. Either it is a fraudulent product or sold to me oxidized!