Super A Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Mad Hippie
Updated October 16, 2026
Light retinoid serum for texture; purging can wreck sensitive barriers.
What the community says
A layered vitamin A serum containing retinol, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinyl linoleate, and bakuchiol, with aloe and squalane in the base. It fits texture-focused users easing into retinoids, yet sensitive or acne-prone skin may regret the purging and barrier damage.
What this means for you
What people love
- Low-strength retinol introduction
- Texture improvement reported without irritation
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Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 4 threads
Mad Hippie Super A Serum on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/SkincareAddiction and r/30PlusSkinCare, summarized.
“the vitamin A serum 2-3 times a week at night.”
Positive
“The vitamin A serum has a light amount of retinol in it that for me was a good intro.”
Positive
“I've had a lot of luck with the mad hippie products.”
Positive
“I tried out a tiny little bottle of Mad Hippie’s Vitamin A serum (low grade retinoid) for my leftover acne scars.”
Cautionary
“I immediately purged so bad, developed insane texture on the left side of my face, and had effectively ruined my barrier.”
Cautionary
“My skin was tight, flaky, irritated, and sensitive to the touch.”
Cautionary
“Mad Hippie Vitamin A”
Cautionary
“Here are the things that broke me out like crazy over the past 12 months.”
Cautionary
“the 'purging' lasted for months and never resolved”
Cautionary
“PM: -Vitamin A Serum ((mad Hippie)”
Positive
“I am currently doing:”
Positive
“I am still working on dialing in a routine”
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