Beauty Riche

I have purchased this product both in my dermatologist's office and a few times here on Amazon, and *every* time it has been the same excellent product. Just research the sellers before choosing one to buy from. When you start using this, you will see that your skin peels a bit, revealing new, plump, smooth skin. The 1% is a high concentration, and if you have very sensitive skin (I do not), you might want to start with the .25 or .5% concentrations, to ease your skin into it. My fine lines and crows feet smoothed out, my skin is plump, and glowing. I especially like the consistency of this product - it is an emulsion that absorbs nicely into your skin, leaving absolutely no greasy residue. So it does NOT have that slimey feel of serums with too much silicone. This product contains no (or very little) silicone. It absorbs quickly, leaving your skin feeling nourished. Use with your regular serums and moisturizers, as retinol itself can be a slightly drying ingredient. Worth every penny, and a bottle last several months. You do not need to apply very much product, so my bottle lasts me 6 months or more, with applying 2-4 times a week at night. If you are looking for the BEST most effective retinol product, this is it! I have tried so many, and none compare to this one!

I am 41 years old with quite a lot of hormonal discoloration and adult acne; I bought this product to help with the acne and hoped for the best with my other skin maladies. I've been using it for about four months now and it has helped a lot with the acne. After the initial month or so of very red and flaky skin, I I emerged with the smoothest, acne free skin I've had since my pre-pubescent years. I don't have any wrinkles (thanks Mom and Dad), so nothing to report there; I think it's too early to tell if it's helping with the discoloration.Some words of advice.1. If you've never used a retinol product, ramp up. This same maker produces two lower strengths and they actually recommend ramping up. One reviewer mentioned that this product burns the skin; if you're not used to it and/or use it more often than directed, you will definitely get that effect. I put too much on my neck in the beginning and was sorry for about a week.2. Use as directed, the directions are there for a reason.3. If you can't take the redness and flaking, back off for a few days and then get back to it. It does get better. In the beginning, I could only do twice a week, but after about 45 days, I was up to the recommended use.4. If you have a good MedSpa in the area, go in for a consultation and see what they think about using a retinol product--it isn't for everyone and it's good to get advice from an expert before jumping in with both feet.5. Always wear sunscreen. I like Kiel's, it's light and it doesn't burn when you're in the red and flaky stage.Good luck!

This is truly an amazing product. I have used prescription Retin-A products and a handful of others and this one has them all beat hands down. It is made by the same company that makes Botox, which for me means something. This transformed my skin in a matter of days. It was extremely astonishing. It must be their delivery system encapsulated with antioxidants. Whatever it is, this stuff works. However much like most of the other reviews on here, this stuff is no joke and is very strong. I can say I had less skin irritation overall with this product over any other similar product I have tried, including prescription products. However I still experienced some redness, extreme dryness, and very little peeling. Like most retinoids, this product will dehydrate your skin like a desert. I found myself layer on moisturizer several times a day and my skin just drank it like water when using this product. So although extremely effective, be prepared to add things to your routine which deeply moisturize your skin. Eventually I moved from daily use to every other day and that seemed to help a lot with the irritation in general and over drying. The over drying isn't a normal skin drying. It makes your skin sort of the text of a porcelain doll..and it looks like one also. So just imagine having to apply moisturizer to a porcelain doll and you can see how this sort of changes your skin and demands constant nourishment. I added a moisturizing face mask, which also made a huge difference although I do not do that regularly.

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!

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 love this product because it does a great job and doesn’t leave my face all red and broken out

I bought this twice now from amazon based on IG reviews. The first product I received and used for months was literally yellow. Now the new bottle I just ordered the product is white. I have not purchased this from a professional ever so I don't know what it's really supposed to look like. The yellow one made my face red every time I used it so I thought it was "working" and now this white one has done nothing so I don't know but you're def getting a different product every time and I would not chance it.

You get your money's worth - it is definitely strong. I am 44 years old and have used retinol products for over 10 years. In fact, I used to use them every night more or less. After using this one for two nights in a row, my face was flaking off the next day. They are not kidding when they say use it twice per week at most when starting out. I feel like I got a chemical peel. But after dealing with the dryness and figuring out how often to use it per week, I like it. My skin texture is definitely improved, wrinkles are lessened, etc. It is doing its anti-aging job. And because you have to use it so few times per week, it is a steal at that price.

I am 54 and started with the .5 Skinmedica retinol. I've used for a couple months now and have moved up to the1% retinol. This product works great, minimal peeling depending on how aggresive you choose you be with application.I find that using the product once weekly works best for me because I don't over due my applications.I primarily started to use the product to reduce my lip lines and things are moving along swimmingly.When peeling begins it can feel a little itchy when you sweat or are hot, a cool rag helps as you don't want to rub your face.I am very happy with the results thus far.

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!!

Expensive but good results .

Retinol is worth the money.

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

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This retinol is the best I tried in the market. It is potent as it’s 1.0. I have sensitive, acne prone skin. It helped to clear my acne and post acne pigmentation. The cream has no smell, not sticky or greasy. It is very hydrating. Have been using it 2 months and can see a big difference. It is strong for my skin so I have been using it 3 days a week so far.After trying it you do see a big difference that what you would expect from such medical grade skin care at such price. It’s totally worth the money.

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.