Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

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67%
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Water, Dimethicone (silicone slip agent), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/penetration enhancer), Isononyl Isononanoate (emollient), Castor Isostearate Succinate (skin-conditioning agent), Glyceryl Stearate (emulsifier), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (thickener), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (silicone thickener/texture enhancer), PEG-33 (binding agent), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), Behenyl Alcohol (fatty alcohol thickener), Retinol (cell-communicating ingredient), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Ceramide 2 (skin-repairing ingredient), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (cell-communicating ingredients), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-repairing ingredient), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (antioxidant plant extracts/anti-irritants), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (antioxidant/skin-conditioning agent), Lecithin (cell-communicating ingredient), Allantoin (anti-irritant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (antioxidant), Sorbitan Laurate (emulsifier), Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester (anti-irritant), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Hydroxyethylcellulose (thickener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Tribehenin (emollient), Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin (skin conditioning agents),Pentylene Glycol (slip agent), PEG-100 Stearate (thickener), PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides (emollient), PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer (film-forming agent), PEG-10 Phytosterol (fatty acid-based thickener), PEG-8 Dimethicone (silicone-based skin-conditioning agent), PEG-14 (thickener), Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate (binding agent), Polymethylsilsesquioxane (silicone-based opacifying agent), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (slip agent), Arachidyl Glucoside (emulsifier), Sclerotium Gum (thickener) Arachidyl Alcohol (thickener), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Carbomer (gel-based thickener), Phenoxyethanol (preservative)

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    5.0
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    noBSbeauty

    7 years ago

    The Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment Serum is one of few products that I have re-purchased several times. This retinol is strong enough to be very effective but contains enough skin soothing...

    About reviewer (705 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    whatisaspacebar

    7 years ago

    I read a lot of other reviewers mentioning this product was recommended to them by their dermatologist. I'm wondering why they don't just use Retin A then as that is a more potent and effective...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Antonia96

    7 years ago

    My first Paula's Choice product and I am just like WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE??? Literally made my face glow from the first morning, my skin is really been perfect from using it. I did not get...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Medium Brown, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    greykat

    7 years ago

    I've been using this retinol since the start of the year and have noticed a huge difference! I have VERY sensitive skin and it's hard for me to find anything that works, so this is huge. I started...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Dry

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    AshaP

    7 years ago

    I sampled PC Clinical 1% Retinol as an alternative to prescription Atralin / Renova, and it seemed to work on my skin so I bought the full size. Although it has a smorgasbord of great skin care...

    About reviewer (163 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Aimbl

    8 years ago

    This is faster absorbing and has less silicone slip than the resist wrinkle retinol serum. I picked this up as a supplement to the PC retinol body ( as per the suggestion of other MUA reviews, I...

    About reviewer (517 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Dunjerk

    8 years ago

    This is a great retinol product. I've been using prescription retinol for about a year but the drying effects were so severe and didn't subside with time (I think it was the alcohol, which just...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    sweetyjones

    8 years ago

    I ordered a trial size of this product to try before committing to full size. Was concerned about sensitivity. I am happy to report after a few uses can see positive results. My skin is smoother...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    stapotabea

    8 years ago

    I reviewed resist 1% retinol booster recently to say I like that one better than this. But you know what, the booster is just crazily expensive ($52 for 0.5 oz). In comparison, this Clinical 1%...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    candystripelegs

    8 years ago

    Currently. my skin is a bit drier than normal since it is now December in Chicago. If you have normal or dry skin, definitely use a oil or other moisturizer on top of this product. I used PC's oil...

    About reviewer (251 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    JudiAllison

    8 years ago

    I bought this product about 3 months ago and started using it twice a week to start. It did make my skin red the first week and then it subsided. I gradually increased my usage to 3x's a week, then...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    xxSamixx

    8 years ago

    Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol has made a huge difference to the texture and tone of my skin. At first, I was a little scared and frustrated by all the whiteheads and "gunk" coming out of my...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    flairgirl8

    8 years ago

    I used this product nightly for 7 months and received no skin improvements whatsoever from this product. My face looks exactly the same. This is fragrance free and did not cause my combination skin...

    About reviewer (3619 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    BrightandShiny

    8 years ago

    I use this on alternate days of the week, after PC's 2% BHA exfoliant and 15% Vit C booster. I found that it improves my complexion overall and shrinks my pores, though not completely. I used to...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Cool

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    Layla38

    9 years ago

    I have only been using this for about a month. I use it along with other products from this company. I have noticed a significant change. My skin is a lot smoother. I have read that it can take...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Skincareobsession96

    9 years ago

    I use it 2-3 times a week. It really works to improve my skin texture. I feel soft and smooth. Although I'm 20 but it's not too soon to use this anti-aging product. My face don't have any wrinkle...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    hlnwnyn

    9 years ago

    I'm on my second pump. I went a few months without it thinking I don't need it. I was wrong. Dead wrong. Ugh. I really hate when that happens. My pores got larger, skin got coarser and more clogged...

    About reviewer (85 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    LittleViolet

    9 years ago

    It's a night cream, with little other benefits, IMHO. It is definitely not pharmaceutical grade retinol, and I didn't see much in terms of results. Rather than paying $55 for another bottle, I will...

    About reviewer (235 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Ekstin

    9 years ago

    I've tried both OTC retinol and prescription tretinoin in the past, but the last time I used prescription tret the peeling phase never seemed to end and I was forced to look for an alternative. I...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Catlizg

    9 years ago

    I have been using this for almost a year. It is important to read the instructions and start slowly so as to prevent peeling. This product keeps my very dry skin smooth, blemish free and soft...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairSilver, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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