It's good stuff and a great DS alternative if you can't afford Retina A. Sounds like you used too much or got sun exposure.

A small pea size is enough to begin with. I only use it at night and avoid the sun for at least a day after using. Use a good moisturizer during the day to soothe irritated skin. 

It may take 2-3 days to heal but when you do, you'll be impressed with the results.

ROC works!!!!    Although I've moved on.............

@SharkE , me too.  I used the ROC eye cream and it burned the skin under my eyes.  Never again....gave it to my sister and she had a problem too.

Yes, ROC works.  There are a couple different ROC creams -- I think the "Corxection" is the strongest (but don't quote me on that).  There is a nighttime cream that is gentler.

My derm highly recommends ROC.  Like all Retinols, you need to start with a tiny amout and only use it at night every 3 or 4 days to start.  Don't overdo it.  Never use twice a day, every day.  Your skin needs to get used to Retinol, no matter which brand you use.  

Thanks !   for all the replies just to strong for me and in Tx we have lots of wind to boot. don't want to look like a old hen before my time LOL

With any retinol products are heavy duty BHA or AHA products, it's usually a good idea to ease your skin into use.  I always use maybe twice a week, then every other day, then daily.