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  evagelia_mpalatsia

  2024-07-25

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  Very nice retinol, my face is more radiant, pimples disappear more easily and it removes the marks from them. It's definitely worth it, I buy it again and again!

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  LexT

  2024-07-16

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  I got it to start with. With the pimples, it seems to be doing the job. They haven't completely disappeared but it has done the job because within a week I saw that they started to retreat while already a month that I was waiting for them to go away on their own they were still there.

  I'm not sure if it has helped much with the pores. I have large pores, to tell you the truth, and it has only been 3 weeks since I started using it. I think it takes a little patience to see results there.

  Personally, it did not cause irritation to me, but I strictly use it at least 30 minutes after washing my face and 20 minutes later I apply moisturizer and the next day if I go out in the morning I apply sunscreen. And for now, every 3 days until my skin gets used to it.

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  0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

  xeniafortouni

  2024-06-30

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  Perfect retinol doesn't dry out my skin and is odorless, also I noticed a difference in my skin.. I mainly use it at night and during the winter months, and in the morning vitamin C and anti-aging products work wonders

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  5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

  mel_mel

  2024-06-08

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  My skin is mature fair, atopic with eczema outbreaks. No problem even on the neck and décolleté! It has definitely contributed to the good condition of my skin even though I am not very consistent :) It is my first retinol so there is no comparison measure. Cerave does not indicate the percentage. Dr. Dray has detailed videos on YouTube if you are interested in skin tolerance to the serum.

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  9 out of 9 members found this review helpful

  Xristօs

  2024-05-05

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  Very good retinol for people with acne scars. After 2-3 months of intensive use every night in combination with a cleanser, moisturizer, and ALWAYS sunscreen, I saw noticeable results. However, it would be good for those who started with this little bottle to move on to 1% retinol from The Ordinary, as the skin can now tolerate a higher amount of the active ingredient, in order to see even better results.

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  5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

  Ellie.s.

  2024-03-16

  I am going to buy the second bottle. I like that it absorbs quickly into my skin compared to retinol from another company. The next day I have baby soft skin, smooth and most importantly for me, it doesn't irritate the skin at all (I have relatively sensitive and oily skin)

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  5 out of 6 members found this review helpful

  Christina_552

  2024-03-04

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  First time I see a difference within 3-4 days!!!
  I want to wait and see how it will be after 2 weeks and then 1 month
  So far I think it's worth A LOT!
  (I have combination to oily skin, it's fine for me)

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  8 out of 9 members found this review helpful

  currynoodles

  2024-03-03

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  Since I started using it, I saw a big difference in oiliness and pore size. I also noticed smoothing in the texture of the skin!

  For a beginner in using retinol, it is ideal as it has the lowest percentage of active retinol. For ideal use, apply it at night and the next day sunscreen is necessary!

  It did not cause any disturbance to my skin at the beginning of application (the so-called purging). However, if you have very sensitive skin, easily avoid irritation with a little moisturizer (a quantity smaller than a pea) before and after applying this serum (also requires a small amount).

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  8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

  ΕλευθερίαΓκ

  2024-02-19

  I have been using it for 3 weeks now! I don't have many pimples unless I have a bad diet, so I didn't have a specific issue to see a difference there! I mainly got it to start with retinol and see how my skin reacts (combination/oily in the T-zone). So far, I have noticed a great change in the brightness and freshness of my skin, radiance, and the small wrinkles on my forehead have subtly softened. From the beginning, I used it daily at night, without any issues, of course always with sunscreen in the morning & in general I have a very simple morning routine (cleansing, hyaluronic acid, day cream with SPF) as well as an evening one (cleansing, niacinamide, this specific retinol, and a simple moisturizer for the night). Also, since I started using it, my skin accepts makeup better! I am satisfied and maybe I won't even go for something heavier when it's finished, most likely I will continue with this one!

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  18 out of 20 members found this review helpful

  Alexandra_V5232

  2024-02-19

  The best thing ever!! I can see the difference before and after (after 2 weeks). I am 25 and I had redness and some pimples on my face, possibly from delayed acne, as I never had it as a teenager. After 2 weeks, the redness is fading away and I haven't had any new pimples. Makeup is a thing of the past, I am happy to see my skin natural and bare, without anything to hide.
  The only thing I used during this period was this product combined with a moisturizer to keep my face hydrated. I recommend doing the same because in the first 2-3 applications when I used only this product without anything else, I noticed slight peeling and dehydrated-dry skin in some areas. So definitely combine it with a moisturizer. I apply it only at night before going to bed, wait for 1-2 minutes for it to fully absorb, and then apply the moisturizer. The texture is gel-like and white, not cream, so it feels perfect and absorbs quickly. Day by day, you won't believe that such an affordable product can give you such amazing skin.

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  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

  EvgV

  2024-02-19

  As a beginner in using retinol, I chose this particular one to start with. I have oily, acne-prone skin with tendency for pimples on the chin, this product helped me incredibly and within 2 weeks with the marks and texture of the skin. I use it with the sandwich method, meaning cerave cream-retinol-cerave cream. It never caused irritation and over time I increased its use

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  12 out of 13 members found this review helpful

  Sia_Karvela

  2024-02-06

  I hardly trusted this company again, but for a start of retinol, I believe it is a good choice. I apply it every Sunday and I already see some peeling without irritation on my skin and a glow. I will evaluate in about 3 months to have a more complete picture!

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  3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

  rafaellasilver44

  2024-01-02

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  After at least one month of use, I didn't see any difference. On the contrary, I got more pimples. With The Ordinary's retinol, I saw better results. It didn't work for me, but it's still worth a try. It feels light and has a scent (like plastic) compared to other Cerave products, which surprised me

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  8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

  ioly.k

  2023-11-30

  Very lightweight and effective serum. The overall appearance of the face has definitely improved, the pores have definitely shrunk, and some lines have slightly softened. As a first encounter with retinol, it is definitely very good.

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  xrger

  2023-11-05

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  I have been wearing it for 4 months already, I bought a second bottle. This serum has become one of my favorites! It has a wonderful texture and feel, it has not caused me any irritation at all, it is ideal for introducing retinol.

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  5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

  valia_fot

  2023-10-15

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  Very lightweight indeed. Now I started using retinol. No stinging, no irritations. I see a huge difference in my acne and I apply it every day. When my skin gets used to it, I will switch to something stronger

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  6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

  Katerina_Sarisavva

  2023-09-25

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  It is good. It keeps the skin clean and radiant. It does not reduce wrinkles, but it makes the face look rested. It has not caused any irritation. I use it every night. Fortunately, it has no scent, which clogs the pores, and fortunately, it does not smell anything at all.

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  10 out of 11 members found this review helpful

  kelly_k_

  2023-09-08

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  I had some scars from pimples, not very intense, and I think it has helped me. Now I apply it every night, except for the night I do exfoliation. I would continue using it, but I am thinking that when it finishes, I will try something stronger

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  17 out of 18 members found this review helpful

  Xanthi_THeodosiou

  2023-08-18

  I have sensitive combination to dry skin and I am over 30. I don't have any particular acne issues. After a month of continuous use, I noticed that redness and marks were almost disappearing, also the pores have become smaller and the fine lines around the nose and mouth have softened. It is definitely a very good product for someone to start using retinol without fearing peeling and irritation.

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  9 out of 10 members found this review helpful

  Sofia_kl2231

  2023-08-17

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  Very good serum for those with sensitive skin or starting retinol. It has no fragrance and is nourishing as it contains ceramides. I have oily skin and it doesn't feel heavy at all. For me, who has tolerant skin, the amount of retinol is too little, so I go for more, but for someone starting out, it is very good.

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  12 out of 13 members found this review helpful

  Paschalis_Pour

  2023-07-30

  The best product for my skin, from the first week of use I saw a difference because I was using another serum before!
  It absorbs very easily without making the skin oily, it is odorless like all Cerave products, my skin is normal and it has eliminated some marks I had from pimples and gave it radiance and hydration!
  When the package is finished, I will definitely order again and again, I wouldn't change it for anything!
  If it had 10 stars, I would easily give them!

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  15 out of 15 members found this review helpful

  christine_pap

  2023-07-12

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  It looks good. It absorbs easily and didn't irritate me. If you're starting retinol now, it's better to start gradually. First week once, second week twice, and so on. I personally use it every other day.

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  8 out of 9 members found this review helpful

  mike.karapao13

  2023-05-26

  The best thing that really matched perfectly on my skin and personally my face has gotten used to strong creams so it didn't cause any reaction on my face. I have even had acne and I have some acne marks and redness left, and while it usually takes about 2 months to see results from retinol, I saw a difference immediately from the first use and after 3 uses, I don't have any redness and almost no marks, just 1-2 pimples that are diminishing naturally. This may not happen to everyone, just give it time and be patient. Always use sunscreen every morning when you're in the sun and be careful with what other creams you combine it with. I will definitely buy it again

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  Ichbin

  2023-05-19

  Unfortunately, the company is not cruelty-free, so I stopped buying the product. Besides that, it didn't make any difference when I used it, even though I followed the instructions faithfully and for a long time. I recently had acne and there are some rednesses left (not raised bumps), which it did nothing for. There is a lot of hype from influencers and YouTubers about the product for no particular reason. There are similar products with a higher concentration of retinol (this one contains only 0.01% according to answers on Amazon) that are effective and cruelty-free.

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  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

  elaviel

  2023-05-16

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  Excellent product. Light feeling, spreads easily and quickly. You don't need to use a lot, anyway you will see that the packaging is small.
  It is preferable to apply it only at night to avoid contact with the sun, which can cause irritation.

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  20 out of 24 members found this review helpful

  xrhstos_xrhstou

  2023-04-22

  0 irritations so far, top product if you search a little abroad it has 35000 reviews everyone says the best. Also check doctorly on youtube. It definitely takes 2 to 3 months to see a difference. I will come back but definitely needs moisturizer afterwards and sunscreen in the morning.

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  12 out of 13 members found this review helpful

  alekoulini

  2023-04-19

  Amazing product to introduce retinol into one's routine. I have been using it for just over a month and I have already seen a huge difference in the texture and brightness of my skin. I will definitely be getting another package!

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  13 out of 14 members found this review helpful

  Eleni_Zacharouliiiiiiiiii

  2023-04-18

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  Very nice product, I am very happy that I discovered it and I will definitely buy it again when it runs out!! I have old acne scars and I use it in my nighttime routine. My skin has become brighter and the pores have shrunk. From me, it's a big YES

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  22 out of 31 members found this review helpful

  elSterg

  2022-12-20

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  Very weak retinol, maybe suitable for people in their 30s and not for older skin, I found it almost useless.

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  11 out of 13 members found this review helpful

  stellapng1

  2022-11-25

  It helped me a lot with my (big problem) of oiliness and pores on my nose and cheeks, they became less visible. I don't know if the weather also plays a role, as it's winter and there isn't as much heat, so I don't sweat as much and my face doesn't get as oily. I noticed a big difference in this aspect.

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