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SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex .25 (1 fl. oz.)

A retinol-based, night lotion for first-time users of all skin types.

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Very gentle rentinol

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Broke me out a little at first, but after two weeks my skin seems smoother and more glowy. Was nice and gentle, does not sting.

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Very Gentle

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I have very dry, sensitive, acne prone skin and this is very gentle. I have never used a retinol and was worried the first time applying that it would sting or hurt my skin but it did none of that - didn't cause any pain or redness or anything. There is some slight peeling - but it's extremely mild and nothing crazy, just appears like dry skin. I do use very hydrating products afterwards and the next day so that probably helps. I think this was a great choice for a starter retinol. I can't wait to see results after using this more often!

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Great starter

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Just enough retinol without severe reddening of my skin. Used at least two to three times weekly.

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Favorite Retinol Product

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Purchased this on the recommendation of my esthetician and am so glad I did. It is a gentle but effective retinol. Does not irritate my sensitive skin. I will definitely repurchase again.

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One of the best

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I been using it for about 2 weeks now and so far it's very good. It's effective but gentle. My under eye area is extremely sensitive. But this cream doesn't irritate my eyes.

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Gentle Retinol

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I have rosacea and have struggled to find a retinol that doesn't trigger breakouts. This one so far has been great, I use it twice a week and have seen results.

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Great Starter Retinol

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This was the first retinol product I ever used and was very happy with how gentle it was. No peeling, redness or dryness! I think this is a great retinol product to start a regimen with.

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Very impressed!!

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Yes!!! A product that actually works!! I noticed a difference in my skin after the first night. I had been using Obagi retinol. 5% for a year and a half, but all of a sudden my face started to become very red, so I decided to go down to .25%, and found this. I love it. I've been using it for a week and my face is much less red and smoother. I also like that it isn't greasy. Great product!

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Great for rosacea skin

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I'll be 42 in a few weeks and of course I have some fine lines and wrinkles, as well as mild subtypes 1 and 2 rosacea. I use this product 2 to 3 times a week to help smooth and safely resurface my skin and get rid of the remaining clogged sebaceous oil glands. The 0.25 formula is gentle enough that it doesn't cause my rosacea to flare.

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Perfect starter retinol

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I did a lot of research and deliberation before starting retinol recently and this has worked perfectly. It has been pretty gentle. None of the crazy chemical burn look and feeling I remember from trying return A micro 15 years ago. Honestly that is what has kept me away so long. After a few weeks I'm already starting to see results. It's amazing. Just remember the "purging" stage is real.

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