Retinol Micro-Dose Treatment - Serum

rosacea and sensitive skin approved

I received a mini size for this and immediately bought the full size when I ran out. I have sensitive, dehydrated, acne-prone, rosacea skin and this didn't aggravate it at all. I had first bought the Paula's Choice 1% but gave it to a friend after experiencing sensitivity and peeling, even though I layered a moisturizer on top before applying. This really is very gentle, I recommend it

Gold in a bottle!

AMAZING!!! First tried this as a small sample, and I woke up with better skin than I’ve had in months!!

Life changing

I'm new to retinol and the other retinol I tried felt painful to my facial skin even if I used them only twice a week. Then I found this one. I started by applying it twice a week for 2 weeks, then 3 times a week for 2 weeks, then I use it every night. I see a big improvement in my skin. My skin looks softer and more glow which make my makeup looks even better because I like light coverage foundation. My tips: use the sandwich method. Essence - moisturizing serum - Kiehl's Micro Dose - moisturizer

Good retinol serum for beginners

I tried many retinol serum products these years, concentration varies, I’d say this one is good for new players to build tolerance and will not have much negative reactions. I have dry skin and also dur to retinol properties, it could dry the skin out. But this serum feels like a lotion,

I never really write reviews, but I decided to write one for this serum because it truly deserves it. I'm in my mid-30s and have been experiencing breakouts, especially around my chin area. I've been using this serum for about 5 months now, and since day one, I noticed a difference. Being a retinol serum, I expected some reaction or irritation, but to my surprise, my skin didn’t react negatively or was dry at all. I was genuinely amazed the next morning when I saw that my pimples had dried up while the rest of my face was glowing. I was initially skeptical about using retinol because of past reactions with other serums, but this one is gentle enough for daily use. I apply it only at night to avoid sun exposure. I had tried several other serums for months, but they were either ineffective or irritating. I can confidently say this is the only serum where I noticed a visible difference. I saw immediate improvements in my skin within just a few days. I’ve been using this serum for about 5 months now, and my skin feels firmer and it has significantly helped with my pimples. It's definitely worth the cost.

Gentle and effective!

I think what makes this great is that the retinol is encapsulated in peptides, so it makes for a gentle, but very effective treatment. It has greatly diminished my acne scars on the side of my face without the harsh effects of retinol. You will experience some sloughing of the skin, but that is part of the process to reveal even tone underneath. I so happy with my results so far.

there's better out there at this price point

I was in the market for an 'active' to use (i generally rotate thru retinols and acids) and chose this one over others because at the time there was a great sale. I used it for months without any benefit. I wouldn't say it made my skin worse, but I didn't make it all the way through the bottle before I was just kind of over it and switched back to my tried and true products and it wasn't long before my skin was looking better overall. In terms of Retinol - I've gotten better results from Sunday Riley's A+ and Mara face oil.

Gets the job done!

This is a good product that gets the job done! Easy on the skin. I use it at night with moisturizer. Thumbs up!!

So good 👏🏼

I really like this serum. Before I tried this, I didn’t use any retinol. I saw a YouTube video talking about how to start retinols- first 2 weeks, use twice a week- next 2 weeks use 3x- then mon-fri for 2 weeks- then use everyday. This is supposed to minimize any skin reactions from the retinol. This method worked great for me. I use it everyday now and I’m so impressed with how hydrated and smooth my skin has gotten. Before this I used mainly oils on my skin and my skin was SO dry. Like insanely. Using this serum has fixed that. I can get out of the shower and put nothing on my face and it doesn’t feel dry. It actually feels hydrated with nothing on! This has been a great beginner retinol and I will be purchasing again.

Got a sample of this and I’m glad I didn’t buy the full size. I had high hopes to try but it made me break out and the smell was pretty gross. Honestly I had better results from the Cerave retinol serum and it’s a fraction of the cost

Nice retinol

I have normal to dry skin and have been using this retinol every few days at night to supplement my skincare routine. Two pumps of product is sufficient for ensuring coverage of my face. So far im satisfied with this product. The texture is lightweight and doesn’t have a strong odor. I haven’t experienced any sort of redness or acne which is a plus. I have been using this for two months consistently. Only time will tell if this product is really the best retinol!

I use this every night and my skin is glowing in the morning love it I’ll be buying this again!!