What is your fav RETINOL face product?

Chrissy4love · ‎06-26-2011

Hey ladies what is your fav retinol face cream/serum? Drugstore, highend, medical grade? I am in the mood to try something new. Thanks ladies

NycVixen · ‎10-15-2010

I really like Paula's Choice Resist 1% retinol. It's not too expensive and I believe it works well.

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SurferWife · ‎12-12-2010

I second Paula's Choice 1% Retinol!

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JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I've gone back and forth on this one. I've had very good results with prescription Retin-A, never felt Retinol was worth it because it's so much weaker than Retin-A. I ended up quitting Retin-A, dabbled with getting back on it, and ultimately gave it up again. I'm currently using Isomers Copper P Serum in my routine and recall Manuela citing a study that found her Copper P Serum to have better results than Retin-A, so that might be an option for you to consider too.

Lally · ‎03-09-2010

I am using Isomers Retiniacin. So far, this has been my favorite retinol product. Prescription Retinol was too strong for my skin.

tototwo · ‎03-09-2010

After using Alpha Hydrox ResQ and then ROC (which was recommended by my derm) for years, I switched to Amara Organics 2.5% retinol last fall. It makes my complexion happy. It's creamy, doesn't irritate, and I don't need a moisturizer over it. It contains hyaluronic acid and Vit E.

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I started using Paula's 1% with the intention to move on to Retin-A. Although the 1% retinol worked really well for the year that I used it, I found that my skin seemed to plateau over time so I went to using .05% Retin-A.

SandGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@tototwo

do you use anything else from this line? Is it on line only or is there stores that carry it?

I've been looking for a more natural line and Suzanne Somers is just to expensive, these products looks a little more affordable when I googled Amara Organics

thank you!

BaileyBop · ‎03-10-2010

@tototwo wrote:
After using Alpha Hydrox ResQ and then ROC (which was recommended by my derm) for years, I switched to Amara Organics 2.5% retinol last fall. It makes my complexion happy. It's creamy, doesn't irritate, and I don't need a moisturizer over it. It contains hyaluronic acid and Vit E.

Thanks for the heads up. A very popular product on Amazon with great reviews and price.

henderson · ‎03-18-2010

Paula's Choice Retinol -- wrinkle serum and 1% Retinol. I've tried Retin-A and my skin gets so red and flaky. Check out Beautypedia.com for recommendations of retinol.