SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 (1 fl. oz.)
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Ideal for skin preconditioned with Retinol 0.3, this SkinCeuticals' night cream targets and corrects the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration. Powered by encapsulated retinol and botanical extracts, Retinol 0.5 Refining Night Cream exfoliates skin to reduce the appearance of blemishes while also alleviating irritation and inflammation.
Key Ingredients:
- Retinol (0.5%): a derivative of vitamin A, this powerful molecule promotes cell turnover to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. It also proven to help minimize blemishes and refine the appearance of pores.
- Soothing Complex: this skin-calming blend of bisabolol (derived from the chamomile plant) and boswellia serrata extract (derived from frankincense) provides soothing benefits and helps comfort the skin.
Key Benefits:
- Promotes cell turnover
- Improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, pores and blemishes
- Formulated to minimize irritation commonly associated with the use of retinol night creams
- Specialized packaging preserves retinol potency
- Non-comedogenic, paraben-, fragrance- and gluten-free
- Ideal for skin preconditioned with Retinol 0.3
Tip: Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad-spectrum sunscreen when using this product.
Learn more on the blog: How to Pick and Use Your SkinCeuticals Retinol Products
How to Use:
In the evening, apply 4‐5 drops to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance before advancing to a higher concentration.
Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen when using this product.
As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, always consult a physician.
Ingredients:
Aqua / Water / Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Polysorbate 80, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, Bht, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate.
At a Glance:
Acne: Blackheads, Whiteheads
Aging Skin: Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Application Area: Face
Ideal for these Concerns: Acne, Aging Skin, Free Radical Damage, Hyperpigmentation, Large Pores, Milia, Sun Damage
Ingredient: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Antioxidants, Dimethicone, Essential Oils, Herbal Extracts, Retinol, Shea Butter, Vitamin A
Preferences: Non-Comedogenic, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free
Skin Care: Skin Care Treatments
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin
- In the evening, apply 4‐5 drops to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance before advancing to a higher concentration.
- Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen, such as SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50, when using this product.
- As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future.
Aqua (Water), Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) Laureth-4 (and) Laureth-23, Hydrogenated Lacithin (and) Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Ceramide 2 (and) Ceraminde 3 (and) Phytosphingosine (and) Cholesterol, Hypericum Perforatum Extract (and) Propylene Glycol, Allyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (and) Polysorbate 20 (and) Retinol (and) BHT, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide (and) C13-14 Isoparaffin (and) Laureth-7, Bisabolol, Rosa Canina Leaf Extract (and) Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract (and) Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract (and) Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract (and) Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Tetrasodium EDTA.
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I've been using this for years
I've been using this retinol for years. I have sensitive skin, so I had to work my way up to daily use. The 1.0 is too much for my face, but my skin can handle the 0.5. Sometimes I have to mix it with a moisturizer, but I can usually use it alone and follow up minutes later with a moisturizer.
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Great Retinol Product
This product is exactly as described. I recommend you follow the suggestion of using every other night to keep your skin from flaking. I am only into my second week, but so far I am very satisfied with this product. Skin Ceuticals is an amazing line and I love every product I have tried.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Great product
I like this retinol product because the texture feels really nice and is non-irritating. I only use it every other day because otherwise it is too strong for my skin, but with regular application my wrinkles have and fine less have improved. I started with the 0.3 formulation but as my skin adapted I tried the 0.5 would. I feel like the stronger formulation provides more concentrated power.
by Anonymous
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Love this product!
Love this retinol! You can see the results quickly and it is not too irritating to the skin! Recommended it to friends already!
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Extremely Drying
I was surprised that this product was so incredibly harsh. I have used SkinMedica .5 retinol almost everyday for months with great results.. meaning little to no irritation but "smoother" skin. I decided to try this, well just because I "have" to try it all! In any case, I returned..... I am giving the extra second star because Dermstore has THE best return policy!!!! So, thank you Dermstore for that...
by blair
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Great so far!
If you have new to using retinol, start out with the lowest percent before using this one. It works great and really makes the skin shine- after your skin gets used to it and stop flaking. Gently exfoliate the dry skin off and use the retinol less frequently until your skin gets used to it!
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Great Retinol
Retinol is a must for me! It's strong so I only used it every other night and mixed it with my moisturizer to start out. After a month I stopped mixing with the moisturizer, after another couple of weeks I started using every night with no problems. I also recommend the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 with this as I feel that it really helps reduce the adjustment period when starting with a retinol product.
by Starr Verified Purchase
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Really works
I love this product. The .5 strength was a bit strong at first, so I mixed with my moisturizer until be skin adapted. I love the way my skin looks and feels and makeup goes on more smoothly too.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Amazing but Strong!
Retinol is a must and this retinol is the best. It's strong so you will have to build up to it, but it is very effective. I can still only use it every other day and I've been working up to this for a while, but the results are amazing! I use it with the rest of the SkinCeuticals line (cleanser, toner, moisturizer, age eye complex, reservatrol, etc.) and love the way all of the products together make my skin incredible!
by Matilda Verified Purchase
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Great product
I've used this for about a month and love the results. Not too greasy and goes on very smoothly. Will definitely purchase again
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