78%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

2021 ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Polysorbate 80, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, BHT, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate **** 2009 Ingredients: water, cyclomethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethicone, dimethiconol, laureth-4, laureth-23, hydrogenated lecithin, butyorspermum parkii (shea butter), caprylic/capric triglyceride, ceramide 2, ceramide 3, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, hypericum perforatum extract, propylene glycol, allyl methacrylate crosspolymer, polysorbate 20, retinol, BHT, sodium polyacrylate, dimethicone PEG-7 isostearate, glycerin, polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, leureth-7, bisabolol. rosa canina leaf extract, silybum marianum fruit extract, passiflora incarnata flower extract, chamomilla recutita (matreicaria) leaf extract, citric acid, methylsothiazolinone, tetrasodium EDTA 5/27/09

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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17 years ago

This stuff works great. I use 2 pumps to cover my face. I'm probably about half-way done with my first bottle (it's not a clear bottle so you can't really tell how much you've used). It leaves...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen



4.0
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17 years ago

This is the first time I have used a retinol product. I must say that I am very glad I read the reviews here and bought it. After about a month of use, I have definitely noticed an improvement in...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

This is one of the best products on the market after purchasing many creams with failed results the Refining Night Cream With .5% Pure Retinol is the winner Have been using this coming up to a...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

This product is expensive, but the results are worth it. The esthetician that I go to uses this on her skin religiously, and she has young, fresh-looking and nearly wrinkle-free skin at 40! My...

About reviewer (488 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I've done lots of research on retinol, and the pros about this product are all there, esp that the product tells you the actual percentage of retinol present (many products don't even reveal this)...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

I use this product in combination with Obagi Blender to fade hyperpigmentation. So it isn't obvious to me whether I can actually make a distinct review of either product. However, I believe this...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

How I wanted to like this - based on the reviews here it should have been perfect for my skintype: sensitive, prone to surface dehydration, clogging and the occasional break out. Alas, the...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

I decided to buy myself a little early Christmas gift in the form of Skinceuticals Night Cream(.5%) I am in my early 30's with combo/sensitive/acneic skin. I am so impressed with this product. I...

About reviewer (122 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

I'm 35, with dry/combo skin in the winter, more oily in the summer. I have suffered from hormonal acne since I was 21. So, acne breakouts, fine lines and enlarged pores are my main concerns about...

About reviewer (352 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a staple product of mine. In the beginning my skin had a hard time tolerating it because I had a series of IPL treatments, which made my skin extremely product sensitive for about 8...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Update, again: Unfortunately, I absolutely love this stuff. It is quite expensive and I wish I could find another product that worked as well. But after almost two months on Differen, it just isn't...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

This is the only product that actually shrinks my pores and gets me compliments on my skin! I have used prescription retinols before but they always make my skin red and irritated. This doesn't...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I love this product , its pretty simple and the regenerative properties of Retinol have been clinically proven in countless studies. the number one reason i use this product is for prevention...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Argh, I have a love/hate relationship with this product.. it is one of the best products I have purchased but as a grad student, it is rather pricey. However, sometimes if you want quality you...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesViolet


5.0
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17 years ago

Yes, I will buy this again - when I can afford it! I have been trying face lotions and potions for more years than I can remember and none has had an effect as good as this. The effect isn't easy...

About reviewer (359 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I've tried many SC products, and so far this is the only one I absolutely LOVE. Initially, you're going to get red/angry/dry skin so please just use 1 to 2 pumps for the entire face. It also...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I have severe adult acne/cyst and allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide. I have tried so many 'non-Benzoyl Peroxide' products but none of them even remotely help the problem. Until I tried SkinCeuticals...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

I love this stuff! I've tried other retinol products in the past and found that they either a) did nothing or b) made my skin irritated and big-time flakey. Skinceuticals .5% retinol is very gentle...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I am in love with this product. So many other products have underdelivered, but this is so effective that I can use it as a spot treatment for acne. After using it for a month and a half, it has...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is the best product i ever had! i use it one month now and my face is really glowing!!!!the only problem is that i am living in europe and is so hard to find it.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily

HairBrunette

EyesBrown