Retinol Serum

I have normal skin. And I always thought that I don't need any extra effort to take care of my skin. This theory of mine was debunked once I started to get fine lines after my 30th birthday. Somebody suggested me to use retinol. I did a lot of research on how retinol works. And came to the conclusion that retinol actually helps to fight skin problems like wrinkled skin, acne, acne marks, and dull and uneven skin. Technically, it helps to unclog the skin pores, increase collagen production, exfoliates old layer of skin, and makes it a fresher and plump appearence. ********** True Skin Retinol This is a perfect retinol if you are using retinol for the first time. You can also get product called "retinoid" which is more concentrated than retinol. Dermatologist recommends to use" retinol" not "retinoid" [ again if you are just the beginner]. ********** RESULTS Believe me this starts to work right after the night you apply but it might take several weeks to see an improvement in the looks and feel of your skin. This is my fifth week of using this product. I can already see and feel the differences in my skin texture. The pores are so tight. Skin is getting softer and bright. People around me have started to pass good comments on my skin appearance. I regret that I did not use this product in my 20's. Why nobody told me how important is retinol for our skin? ******** Again, dont expect to see the results over the night. This is slow process. At least wait for 3 weeks to see the improvement. ******* In the beginning, my skin looked worst after applying retinol, it was dry and flaky. I was worried and almost decided to quit. But again, I did some research and found out that it is normal. It takes some time for your skin to get adjusted. Once it gets adjusted you will be on the wheels of perfect skin. 1) How frequently I used it? Every other night after cleansing 2) How much? Apply a pea size, rub it gently all over your face and neck 3) Can I mix it with other products? Don't mix it with Vitamin C. You can mix it with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. But True Skin Retinol has both of these good stuff. 4) What should I apply after using this? Strictly apply good amount of moisturizer after retinol Just don't wait and go for it. I will update here if I see any changes.

I’ve only been using this retinol serum for a few days and I can already notice my skin looking smoother and more refreshed. It feels gentle, absorbs well, and leaves my face hydrated. Very impressed so far!

At first I wanted to buy a hyaluronic serum, but then I saw the Retinol 2.5% serum and decided to give it a shot! I have to say the first few days I felt like nothing changed. I was a bit diasspointed and thought I might've made a mistake, but I kept on using it because I bought it already. And then about a week or so later, I realized my (facial) skin looked really good! and I was like "omg...my skin looks really good!" I have old acne scars and bad uneven skin tone and after continuing using this product I feel like my skin has improved! Ofcourse my scars aren't "gone" but it looks smoother. But my uneven skin tone definitely got more even! It's the first time, I saw improvment on my uneven skin tone! :) Now, when I skip a night (of not using the serum) I feel like my skin is "thirsty" LOL like it didn't get all the things it needed throughout the night. Anyway, it's a good serum to have and I will buy it again!

This is a good retinol serum for those new to retinol. It is gentle, lightweight and non-irritating. Only time will tell how effective it is.

Helpful for acne and blackhead control as well as oil control. I am almost 40 and have been using many types of retinol, but this one is my favorite.

I have, to date, tried four different Retinol serums (usually containing hyaluronic acid). Each of these has been in a similar price range and none of them qualifies as high-end pricing. From what I can tell each of them is as effective as the other and none of them produces "miracle elixir" results. Like most maintenance products they are only truly effective through consistent long-term use. Seeing that I have found each of the brands I have tried to be equally effective I believe it is fair to say that this brand of Retinol serum is acceptable. However, this 1 oz. bottle is one of the higher priced brands I have tried and the bottle was almost half empty when I received it. It is also perfumed and thicker than other versions and therefore harder to measure effectively (one drop is almost sufficient but two drops is too much). When you reach the bottom of the bottle, like with most of the other brands I have tried, it is impossible to get the last quarter inch of product out of the bottle using the dropper. The syringe is not long enough or flexible enough. What I have been doing is either adding a few drops of water or a few drops of Vitamin C serum to liquefy the balance so it can be shaken out onto your finger. Although use of water will obviously dilute the serum it at least allows you to use all of the product, which is a compromise I am willing to make. As recommended by most Retinol serum brands, and vice versa, I have been applying Vitamin C serum after using it. However I am not convinced that use of both products is really necessary, i.e., Retinol serum combined with a Vitamin C serum. The only sources I see strongly promoting the advantage of using both are the sources that are selling both. As someone commented in response to my initial post (which I have modified since I wish to be accurate), Retinol is not hyaluronic acid. However many Retinol products contain hyaluronic acid which is what caused my confusion. "Skin care products with hyaluronic acid are most frequently used to treat wrinkled skin although they don't replace anything the body has naturally lost. These are very effective moisturizers." Retinol is made from vitamin A, and it's in many non-prescription skin care products. Retinol's stronger counterpart is tretinoin, which is the active ingredient in Retin-A and Renova, available by prescription only. If your skin is too sensitive to use Retin-A, Retinol is an alternative, although the effects are less impressive. Retinol may improve mottled pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture, and skin tone and color." (Both quotes excerpted from WebMD.) "Retinol is photosensitive and should only be worn at night. Never go outside or into the sunlight with it on; this could cause adverse effects." (Huffington Post quote) (Using a sunscreen is strongly recommended by many sources because retinoid products cause increased photosensitivity.) Having researched this a bit more I feel certain that I can stop using Retinol serums altogether since my dermatologist prescribes a stronger product for evening use. I will ask him about this the next time I see him, though. He already advocates use of a Vitamin C serum but has never commented on the benefits of using it in combination with a Retinol product. However, since Retinol is photosensitive I believe eliminating it would be okay and probably to my benefit since sunscreens wear off after a while and need to be reapplied. If he advises on this subject in any way I believe might be helpful to others I will add it to my post.

It’s ok but must have a lower percentage of retinol than other brands as it has had no effect.

This product looks fake, arrived without proper packaging and liquid inside looks different from the original product

Dropper lid has broken somehow. This must be the weakest plastic lid ever, it hasn't been dropped or knocked over. It doesn't create a vaccuum properly now in the dropper.

My skin gets worse after using retinol serum.