AlphaRet Overnight Cream — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 29, 2026
Glycolic acid helps acne; studies support it, Reddit reports gentler retinoid use.
What the community says
An overnight exfoliating cream pairs glycolic acid with Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, peptides, ceramide NP, and emollients. Studies found glycolic acid helps acne, and Redditors report smoother results with less irritation; reactive skin can still experience fire or dryness.
What this means for you
Backed by 27 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/40plusskincare and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Glycolic-acid exfoliation alongside buffered retinoid action
- Reddit’s gentler retinoid alternative for sensitive users
- Hydration, barrier support, and peptides built into the formula
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Real Reddit threads — 54 mentions across 27 threads
Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/40plusskincare and 5 more, summarized.
“I go through phases of using tret, Alpharet or The Ordinary Glycolic Peel”
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“Evening -”
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“Current routine:”
Positive
“Have you tried a product that has an encapsulated retinol such as Skinbetter AlphaRet...”
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“I also cannot use a pure retinoid product but have had luck with using one with this delivery method.”
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“I use it with alphaRet overnight cream by Skinbetter Science for moisture.”
Positive
“Had to get that from an ENT doctor I work with.”
Positive
“For a body Retinoid I love Skinbetter Alpharet overnight.”
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“I use multiple products since there’s really no all in one product providing everything.”
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“I also alternate Tret and skinbetter alpharet at night so that's helped too”
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“I get mine from alloy. I've absolutely seen a difference in 3 months. I also alternate Tret and skinbetter alpharet at night so that's helped too”
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“SkinBetter AlphaRet. The most effective Vit A product I’ve used.”
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“Zero irritation… but damn it’s pricey.”
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“I buy it, use it up, and then ultimately go without for a month or so b/c the cost is 😣😣😣 but it’s a good one.”
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Better for Redness / Irritation
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