Definitely beginner friendly retinol! This is my first retinol product and I started my retinol journey on my 25th birthday 🤣 It did not cause me irritation at all! Even so, I still started introducing it slowly in my routine and shortly after I am able to wear it daily with no issues. My skin typically feels plump and soft the following day. As for acne and anti-aging, I did not notice much effects possibly because it requires more time and this product however has such a short shelf life.

A high-strength Korean retinol serum that requires no prescription to use. 🧴 Key Ingredients. Pure Retinol 2.5%, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, B3 (Niacinamide). The brand claims it promotes ‘intensive wrinkle care’. (Putting this here from the comments, from someone who works in the cosmetic industry: “It is 1 form of retinoid and not pure retinol at 2.5% because the designed maximum traction allowed is 1%. Unfortunately, many brands mislead customers with misleading claims. They often use the term retinol with 1 high percentage when there is 1 percentage retinal or encapsulated retinol which is not pure retinol.”) 💧Form & Fragrance. A 30 mL light amber liquid in an opaque bottle dispensed using a dropper. Consistency is runny. Free from paraben, gluten, formaldehyde, sulfate, artificial color, and fragrance. 🙋🏽 Experience. Spreading this gives the feeling of putting on a thin layer of oil on skin as it glides smoothly. The brand claims it is free from oils. Just the same, I personally think that is a positive point. It is fragrance-free, but I could tell this has a light scent like maybe aloe. Patch test is important since it has a high amount of retinol at 2.5%. I started slowly on it (every 3 days, then every 2 days, until it became nightly) and have been using it for six months now and counting, and in all that time it did not irritate my skin. But to err on the side of caution I would advise against having this by first-time retinoid users. Milder percentage ranging from 0.1-0.3% are already potent and effective as backed by studies and board-certified derms. I chose to give this a try because it is a Korean product and the price is absolutely afforable. The days of glow it gave me the first few weeks as I awoke from night sleep was desirable. On the third month I thought the effect plateaued or maybe I got used to it that it felt like it. Retinoid is a photosensitive substance so while using it exposure to sunlight or UV rays can cause skin irritation. Be sure to wear sunscreen daily. 💲 Price. ₱457 ($8.24~) for 30 mL bottle from Cos de Baha official store in Lazada PH. An afforable Korean product option compared to known US brands offering the same active that’s about up to seven times this price.

Cosrx The Retinol 0.5 oil ✨️What it is Featuring a high concentration of 0.5% pure retinol, this powerful oil targets skin aging signs such as sagginess, fine lines, and wrinkles. ✨️Star ingredients 0.5% Pure retinol 91%Squalene Super vitamin E (Tocotrienol) ✨️My Experience The box itself is pretty elegant and discreet. This retinol oil is in a large bottle and doesn't really have much of a fragrance. While there is a faint oil or medicinal smell, it is acceptable. This has both positive and negative aspects. Retinol (Vitamin A) and the "super Vit E" designation are antioxidants. Antioxidants, by definition, are unstable. This means they must be packaged in a way that protects them from light and air, or they will lose potency and become useless. The dark bottle is nice, and it says to keep it in the fridge after opening, so that's a plus. However, because it is in a dropper bottle, the contents are constantly exposed to light and air when the dropper is removed. This has a very good formula, so it's not a deal breaker at this price point. Simply transfer it to an airtight pump bottle to preserve its potency and efficacy. Capric/caprylic triglyceride, derived from coconut oil, is also included in the formula. For some people, this ingredient may be comedogenic. If you're taking a retinoid for acne, avoid this product or use it with caution and keep an eye out for breakouts. If you are not prone to acne and are using this for antiaging purposes, you should be fine. Always perform a patch test and proceed slowly. Don't forget to always wear an SPF of at least 30. All in all, I like how simple it is to apply this oil. It is not irritating, and it aids in the prevention of retinoid dryness. Anyway, I was concerned that it would be too greasy, but to my surprise, the oil absorbed into my skin and wasn't as bad as I'd anticipated. There was still oil present, but it was not greasy. I wore it overnight and woke up with soft, hydrated skin that was free of oil and greasiness.

Some by Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream ✨️What it is? Dark circles and fine wrinkles can be improved with the Some by mi retinol intense advanced triple action eye cream, an anti-aging product that shows benefits in just two weeks. Can also be used to other regions where sagging or loose skin may be an issue, such as the neck, lips, or forehead. Suitable for all skin types. ✨️Star ingredients 𝘚𝘒𝘐𝘕𝘛𝘠𝘗𝘌: Combi & Acne-prone Skin ✨️𝘊𝘓𝘈𝘐𝘔𝘚: + Reduces wrinkles + Eyelid brightening + Firming treatment ✨️Star Ingredients: Ferulic acid and Tocopheryl Acetate are both high in antioxidants for the skin. It can keep your eye areas looking fresh. Tranexamic acid and Niacinamide: These ingredients help to treat skin discoloration and brighten the skin around the eyes. Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, and Trehalose: These ingredients provide great hydration to the skin around the eyes. Retinol 0.1%: Vitamin A derivatives that have been shown to cure wrinkles and fine lines. ✨️How to use Take a sufficient amount and gently pat it onto your eye region or any other locations where wrinkles are a concern as the final step of your evening regimen. Keep in mind to apply sunscreen the following morning. Can be used everyday. 💜My Experience This retinol eye cream has a creamy texture and is easy to apply, it absorbs into my skin very quickly. I love using eye cream, so I really liked this one. Results come in sooner than anticipated. My under eye is tight and not puffy the morning after my first application. While using this, my eyes felt vibrant. It has a non-sticky, cooling sensation towards the end. I noticed that my undereye area was more hydrated and was not so dark anymore after using this product every other day. The applicator is also very nice. If you're seeking for a nice eye cream, I highly suggest this! You can see the results on the next pictures. It's difficult to find an eye cream with these elements that is also reasonably priced, which is fantastic for anti-aging.

🌸 review time 🌸 @beautyofjoseon_official 's Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal #boj_review 🌱 Natural clean beauty ✅ I'm so glad this is my first eye cream and first retinoids product ever tried and it didn't disappoint! Indeed I've seen driven results in smoothing the newly formed eye wrinkles and hydrates the sensitive skin around the eyes so well. So here's my honest review 👀: Key ingredients: - Ginseng Root Extract 10% - Retinal Liposome 2% (a more stabilised form of Vit A and causes less irritation) It is written as an eye-serum, but the texture is very creamy, spreadable and very hydrating 💦 It has a typical yellow colour of retinoids and unscented. As a first time retinal user so I just use it every other day to minimise the irritation. However the result was quite surprising! I have servere postpartum sleep deprivation and this rescued my panda-look eyes. The wrinkles are soothed and faded noticably and the dark circles did improve a bit after 2 weeks (I will need more time for a final confirmation 😉) Overall this is very worth buying and I was lucky I had a chance to get it newly released! The price is super affordable too and the packaging is lovely like always! #pickyreview #gopicky #eyecream #eyeserum #skincaredaily #skincareaddict #skincarelover #skincarereview #skincareblogger #skincareroutine #skincarecommunity #kbeauty #kbeautyreview #holygrail #beautybloggers #beautyblog #glowingskin #glowyskin #glowyskingoals #cleanbeauty #veganskincare #instaskincare #asianskincare #sensitiveskin #dryskin #skincaretips

This 0.1% adapalene gel is by far the only topical product that managed to reduce and pretty much cleared up my hormonal acne 🤌 I hardly get any of those blind, under-the-skin, cystic acne around my jaw area anymore (which I used to get every month), and when I do get them, its only like 1 or 2 pimples and they heal a lot faster than before. Truly a saviour and my holy grail 👑🏆 I'm on my second tube already. I started in January 2023, using it every other night. On the second month onwards, I increased it to every night, which I continued until this day. I saw results on the third month onwards (tbh I started seeing some minor improvements even before that). Did I purge? Fortunately, I didn't. Maybe it's because I started slow and really took great care to moisturize, apply sunscreen and temporarily stopped all exfoliants for the first few months. But my skin did become more sensitive than usual (it's usually very resilient), a few products that I've been using stung, when it never did before. Other than that, my adapalene journey is pretty much smooth-sailing! 💗 Definitely the best decision I made in 2023 🤝💯 I will continue to repurchase...until I decide to upgrade to tretinoin of course 🤭👀