Product Review: SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 Night Cream

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I don't get many pimples anymore, but I do have some scarring from previous ones. I've been searching for products that would help the scars heal and that's when I came across SkinCeuticals Retinol .5 Night Cream. I haven't tried this particular brand before. I've seen it around in drugstores, but I never actually stopped to take a look at the display. For those who aren't familiar with the brand, SkinCeuticals is a company dedicated to science and skincare. They do extensive research on a wide range of active ingredients, formulas and antioxidants that provide the best results. They focus on three main pillars: Prevent, Protect & Correct.



I looked into Retinol. It's a chemical compound that is a form of Vitamin A. It promotes cell growth, which can fade scarring and discoloration, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and clear up acne. I've researched reviews, focusing on people who are very similar to me:18-24 category, combination skin, fair and who are using it to get rid of acne/acne scars. Just as a tip, you should always look for people similar to you, that way you can understand how they reacted to the product. It will give you a more accurate idea of what it would be like using it. Almost everyone raved about the product, a few said that it didn't work much. Given the small amount of people who didn't like it, I decided to invest $43 in this product.




Summary:
+ Very light
-  Not effective in treating acne/acne scars

Overall, did not work for me. It seems like I was in the small minority with this one. I might give the 1.0 solution a try because of the higher potency, but I'm not holding my breath.
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12 comments

  1. Katie CraftsMarch 30, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    I always liked SkinCeuticals, so this a really great review for me! Thanks!

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  2. UnknownMarch 30, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you for the review! Good to know..

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  3. 2justByouMarch 30, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    You point out a really good tip when it comes to reading reviews. It's good to try as best you can to match similarities. And sometimes like in this case, even when you do, your results may be different.
    It's a bummer that this didn't work for you. I've heard really good things about it, but I've never tried it myself.

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  4. Kristin AquariannMarch 30, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    That's a shame it didn't work well for you! I suppose I should start researching wrinkle creams ...

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  5. Mai T.March 31, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    Looks like it has potential but if it's not working for you then what a pity. I could try if a free chance comes, though.

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  6. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Aw, I'm sorry to hear that it didn't work out.
    What has been working very well for me (brightening skin tone, fading acne scars, etc.) is the Snail Bee serum, which you can purchase at Memebox.com :o)
    ChicAndAlluring.com

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    1. La Vie en MayApril 4, 2015 at 5:45 PM

      Ohh, I have yet to try something from Memebox! I've had my eye on it for a while. I think this just means I need to pick it up ;)

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  7. spa counterMarch 31, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Good post :D

    http://www.ovationspas.com/

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  8. UnknownMarch 31, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    Such a bummer that this didn't work out for you. Thanks for the excellent tip about finding reviews from people that are similar to you and have the same needs.
    Fab review.

    Keisha xo
    www.chrysalisgals.blogspot.com

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  9. NatalyaApril 2, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    спасибо интересно)))

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  10. Tea BandićMay 30, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    I haven't tried this, too bad it didn't work for you. Thank you for the honest review!

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