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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pretty nice product
this feels great on my face, and it seems to make my skin glow more. need to use this more though.
by Anonymous
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Seems to help
I recently started using this and have noticed that my skin seems a bit improved. I'm hoping to continue seeing improvements. Haven't encountered any drying or irritation
by Anonymous
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Changed my opinion of retinol
SkinCeuticals retinol has really changed my mind on retunols. I have always had bad luck with it and no matter how long I held out it always made my skin look awful... but this retinol goes on so smooth and silky and it doesn't irratate my skin stall. I love that I can layer it with my other products. If this hadn't come in a kit I may not have tried it but I'm glad I did. The brightening kit is worth every penny. And the packaging is not only pretty but it prevents messes! I love it!
by Samantha
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This is amazing!
I typically use a prescription grade retinol, which usually takes a while to notice a difference. This product positively affected by skin with a few nights. With continued use, my skin started healing faster and looked flawless. I will definitely but a tube when I run out of my prescription(albeit that will take a while.) For reference, I used the 0.3 strength, but I imagine I could use the 0.5 w/out a problem.
by Sara
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My skin didn't like
My skin is way to sensitive for this apparently. Made me turn red and I broke out for a week. Don't recommend for super sensitive skin. Be careful.
by Anonymous
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Amazing ! !
This product is great! I originally was trying to decide between this one or going with the 1.0, I chose this one. Prior to this, I was using the Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM that claims to be a 1.5 % retinol, but holy crap. The .05 of this is SO incredibly strong (MUCH stronger).. I, like an idiot, used it two nights back to back and my area close to my eyes is so incredibly red and appears rashy but it is not... it's just dry from how strong this formula is. I urge you if you are new to a medical grade brand to use sparingly in the beginning!!!! For someone who has had a skin care regimen for the past year and not typical to have sensitive skin, go down to .03 before this or use this maybe every other night at first. With that said though, this product is a hallelujah.
by Taylor Verified Purchase
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Great product
I've been using this product for years and will continue to come back to it. I have normal, fairly light skin that isn't sensitive at all. I use this several times a week and it doesn't bother my skin at all. I do notice when I'm regularly using it my skin starts to peel more. It's not the flaky, dry skin peel but the kind that happens after a peel facial where it comes off in larger sheets. So I know it's working! It really helps keep the hyperpigmentation at bay during the summer months.
by Amanda
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Still adjusting
I had a sample of this and eventually bought the full product. I'm using it more regularly (every other night) than I was so my skin is still adjusting to the high potency. I had some slight redness and stinging followed by dry patches, but my esthetician told me it all looked normal and is working! Yay! I also think the price point is great for this product. I will continue to use until I feel I'm ready to increase the percentage.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Best retinol
Just a little bit goes a long way. Works great on diminishing sun/brown liver spots.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Improved pores and texture
No irritation, no peeling, good product, hope to continue seeing improvements .
by Jenine Verified Purchase
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