79%
would repurchase
3.4/5
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description

A potent retinol serum that delivers skin-renewing benefits via optimally concentrated encapsulated retinol for maximum results with minimal irritation. This technologically advanced combination of encapsulated retinol, and vitamins C and E, encourages the skin's renewal process with prime efficacy. It helps improve skintone and texture, assists in collagen production, and reduces lines and wrinkles to create a vibrantly youthful and healthy complexion. A dose of moisture minimizes redness and irritation, and mitigates the retinol's drying effects.

ingredients

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SQUALANE, RETINOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL, WATER (AQUA), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, LECITHIN, BISABOLOL, ALCOHOL

Reviews

Reviews


1.0
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9 years ago

Any product that makes your skin break out into dozens of tiny red bumps is a no-go. I stopped and started this product to ensure this was the cause. It was. I will never use it again.

About reviewer (280 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown



4.0
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10 years ago

I'm on my second bottle of this and will probably buy another. It feels so oily but sinks in completely and produces no redness, dryness or breakouts on my oily-but-sensitive skin at all. I feel...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I read somewhere that when you reach a certain age, you're supposed to use a retinol product, so I did a bit of research and read lots of reviews and decided on this one. When I first started using...

About reviewer (280 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I am on my third bottle of this. Doesn't last me as long as most, I am very heavy handed and it's not the easiest product to apply, so watery. I did steal the tip from a member on here though and...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

Love this product. I don't have many options to choose from when it comes to retinol products so glad to have found this in my local Sephora. I use retinol more as prevention so can't vouch whether...

About reviewer (246 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

Very good retinol, very effective but non-irritating (with once a week use). I initially applied it nightly but found that it dried my skin out - now I use it weekly, I apply it to my face, hands,...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

UPDATED 7/2015 I got Tretinoin cream prescribed for 77$ For 1.7 oz. That's almost the same price as I paid for 1 oz of the PTR. If getting real thing and more of it is about the same cost as...

About reviewer (244 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I made a profile specifically to tell everyone to buy this product! It has made a dramatic change in my skin. For the first time in my adult life, I can go a week without one pimple, and the...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I'm on my 4th bottle. Works a treat - I have 32 year old skin that is STILL acne-prone and incredibly sensitive, and this stuff keeps things calm and relatively clear. (Relatively clear. It's...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

since I'm only nineteen, I cannot say much for its wrinkle/fine line reducing properties. However, I mainly bought this to help combat breakouts and milia. realistically, its not an overnight or...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

UPDATED REVIEW: I couldn't bring myself to toss a nearly full bottle of this product, so I gave it another chance. I'm so glad I did! I diligently applied moisturizer with SPF 30 the following...

About reviewer (161 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

This is good.I've tried various retinol products.My problem? At 57 I need something I can use around eyes as this is where the lines are.This does not sting around the eye area unlike some retinol...

About reviewer (236 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Medium

HairOther

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I've just started using this product a couple weeks ago. So far, it seems to be working. The liquid goes on smoothly and silkily. It does not burn or sting. I apply it nightly under a facial...

About reviewer (1756 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

Much like the STRIVECTIN products, ***this stuff works!*** (1) WHAT drew me to it was the 1.5% retinoI potency. And the fact that it is LISTED on the jar. I pair this with my strivectin cream and...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

I'll keep this short, as there are plenty of other reviews describing various attributes of the product. I used an entire bottle and didn't notice enough difference in lines, brightness or sun...

About reviewer (216 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

I got this in a kit from QVC with the Laser Free stuff, unwrinkle pads, face wash etc I was really impressed with this. I used it nightly and noticed positive results right away. I've always...

About reviewer (166 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

I'm not really a fan of retinols. I feel there are good AHA and BHA prods that can be used to achieve the same or better results in less time. I like this product because it is very watery and...

About reviewer (213 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I love PTR products, and this retinol is no exception. Over the last few years, my skin has made the transition from chaotic, unbalanced 20-something skin to more even-but-older 30's skin. This...

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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11 years ago

I have been using this nightly for quite some time and have found that it doesn't make too much of a difference in my skin. The product itself is very watery and I have no idea of how much I...

About reviewer (1232 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

So I have been using this for about 3 months and I do notice a diffrence, my skin seems smoother, when I put my makeup on it looks better. However it took about 3 months to see anything..I will...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown