SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 (1 fl. oz.)
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SkinMedica's Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 enhances the skin's texture to promote a brighter, more youthful complexion. Formulated for skin tolerant to retinol treatments, it stimulates collagen production and enhances faster cell renewal to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Algae extract ensures skin is soft, hydrated and protected against free-radical damage.
Key Ingredients:
- Retinol: smooths and refines skin's texture and enhances radiance
- PhytoShield™ Complex: an antioxidant complex, enhances skin texture and minimizes irritation
Key Benefits:
- Enhances skin tone, texture, and resiliency
- Diminishes appearance of fine lines and coarse wrinkles
- Appropriate for all skin types pre-conditioned by using Retinol Complex 0.25 or another retinoid product
Apply a single pump to face in the evening. If you have never used a retinol product before, begin by limiting use to twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, and then advancing to each evening or as tolerated. Mild redness, peeling and irritation is expected when using this product. Use daily sun protection with SPF 20 or higher during use of this product. Avoid getting in eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
CAUTION: Do not use if you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant.
Aging Skin: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness
Application Area: Decollete, Face, Neck
Ideal for these Concerns: Aging Skin, Free Radical Damage, Hyperpigmentation
Ingredient: Antioxidants, Ceramides, Essential Oils, Herbal Extracts, Niacinamide, Peptides, Retinol, Squalane Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Moisturizers: Night Cream
Preferences: Clean, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free
Skin Care: Moisturizers
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13, Squalane, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Ceramide 3, Bisabolol, Phytosterols, Squalene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Cera, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Polyisobutene, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
- Retinol
- SkinMedica
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One of Favorites
This is truly the best OTC retinol I've ever tried! I have tried a couple of others, but always come back to this. This leaves my skin looking and feeling so smooth!
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So far so good
I was really wavering on whether to buy this one or the .25 because I have very sensitive skin, but I'm glad i bought this one. I've been using it for a couple weeks with zero irritation. I just made sure to space out applications to every 3-4 days so as to not cause any potential irritation. I haven't noticed any difference in my skin yet, but like I said it's only been like 2 weeks and I'm sure it'll take a bit longer. Happy I purchased, and feel more confident when this is gone that I could switch to the 1% down the line.
by Melissa Verified Purchase
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Works well
It is powerful for sensitive skin, so I only use it a couple times a week. I definitely see a difference in my skin and will continue to purchase from this brand!
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Great stuff!
My dermatologist had put me on this over a year ago, and while my skin took a little bit getting use to the product (experienced a little peeling around the edges of my nose and on my chin early on) I see the improvement! Many fine lines are gone and I have an overall even skin tone. When I started I only used once a week, but over time increased to three times a week like my dermatologist asked me to try and do.
by Lindsey Verified Purchase
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One of the best
Love this medical grade retinol. I use a couple times a week in my evening routine. One of the major keys to great skin.
by Shannon Verified Purchase
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Great product!
I've been using this daily for the past year and have seen wonderful results! My tween daughter uses also to help keep break outs at bay. Highly recommend!
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Best OTC Retinol!
If you are unable to get a retinol prescription from your doctor, then this is the retinol you should buy! It is potent and will prevent wrinkles from aging if used consistently at night. Start slow in the beginning as it can be very drying and work your way up to every night.
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Excellent Product
Love using this product ! It felt like a sun burn initially but after the first week that went away. I only use it twice a week and that is the perfect amount.
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Great Product! Must Try!
Great product. Have been using for about a year now. Definitely recommend giving it a try, you won't be disappointed!
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Game Changer
Love this product so far! It's changed my skin in only half a use. Waiting to really up my game and move to 1.0 and then I will know whether it's worthy of 5 stars. It's helped with some redness, and blemishes thus far. I'm not a huge fan of not being able to see how much is in the bottle so that's why I'm rating it 3 stars. The pumps usually give out and you end up with less. I prefer a metal squeeze tube.
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