Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

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3.9

81 reviews
67%
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4.2/5
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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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    katwalker

    10 years ago

    I have VERY sensitive skin, yet this product works for me. I did take it slowly, though, and I still don't use it more than a couple times a week. I still use the PC Retinol serum with a lower...

    About reviewer (326 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    Paterson79

    10 years ago

    This is probably the worst anti ageing product I have ever used. My skin was blemish free and in good condition, but after one week of using this product, I was peeling, had dehydrated skin,...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ilmatar

    10 years ago

    Let me begin by saying that I have literally searched and searched for something that can help with my clogged pores/ blackheads. When I was a teenager, my skin never gave me any problems,...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    blondie2cute

    10 years ago

    This is my preliminary review for the clinical 1% retinol treatment. I have been using this product for 3 weeks now. I purchased the sample size and I am in the process of purchasing the full...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    gussersmom

    10 years ago

    I agree with most of the other reviewers here. This product works. My skin is too sensitive for Retin-A. I've tried other retinol products that were too harsh and made me break out more. I'm...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    kmclallen

    10 years ago

    The product just sounded scary, very strong, must be careful, I read reviews and really wanted to try but thought it going to be a total distaster. I tried a tiny drop mixed with Paula's Skin...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    makeupuser234

    10 years ago

    I used to use her other Retinol product in the silver pump and I was getting great results. I am now on my second bottle of this stuff and I am getting even better results. I will admit that I am...

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Marie76

    10 years ago

    This is a light lotion with a strong chemical smell. It is quite irritating, but in a good way, what it's doing is exfoliate and regenerate your skin. It did nothing to clear my breakout in the...

    About reviewer (62 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    erag0126

    10 years ago

    I cannot say enough about this Amazing product! I tried out a sample ($10 for 0.16- yes, very, very expensive for that tiny amount), but it was so worth it! I've been using it every other night,...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    jmp24

    10 years ago

    Oh YEAH!!! Okay, so it's pricey, but cheaper than any prescription product at $55, and if you watch for sales, you can get it for less. This stuff works! After just a few weeks my sun spots were...

    About reviewer (417 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    AKmedic

    10 years ago

    I purchased this OTC treatment because I didn't want to bother with paying for a doctor's visit to get prescription trentinoin. I REALLY love this stuff. I am 35 years old with oily/combination...

    About reviewer (60 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ca_sent_beau

    10 years ago

    I am giving this retinol serum five lippies although it once ruined my skin. Why? This stuff is the real deal: alive and kicking retinol at a 1% concentration. As such it needs to be handled with...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    liviiflutelouu

    10 years ago

    This was basically a disaster in a dispenser for me. I have never had such a bad reaction to a product as I did with this one. After using, my face would turn into a red, hot, flakey mess. I...

    About reviewer (164 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    mightybangaw

    10 years ago

    Hallelujah! I have been using this product for almost 2 months and I am very pleased. I have used Tazorac 0.1% and I was happy with that, but I stopped going to the dermatologist because the creams...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    LeslieCZ

    10 years ago

    This is the best, least irritating (yet still effective) retinol product I've found to date. Usually, retinoids are just too harsh for my fair, sensitive, mature, dry skin. A couple of months ago,...

    About reviewer (383 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

    HairOther, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Eire1

    10 years ago

    I HAD THE DELUXE SAMPLE. 3 and 1/2 stars. This is an expensive retinol lotion that I am on the fence about. For one I don't know if the 1% retinol is a drug claim or not. I am also dubious about...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    SummerDay89

    10 years ago

    After using this for awhile I realize it's been clogging my pores, making my skin greasy and does nothing nearly as amazing as my prescription grade retinoids. As for price, are you serious Paula?...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Musetta1

    10 years ago

    This is a fantastic product, but as other reviewers have noted, use with caution and build up slowly. I have very sensitive, very fair skin, with sun damage and rosacea tendencies, that gets...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    botticellia93

    10 years ago

    My method: I started using this a month ago, every third night. I dampen the fingers of one hand under the tap, mix one pump of product with the water, and spread on my face. I repeat with a...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    blondefornow

    10 years ago

    UPDATE: almost one year later. I am still using the product, but unfortunately realized I cannot handle it everyday. I soldiered on using this. At 9 months I was finally up to every night. Then I...

    About reviewer (115 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairOther, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

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