What the community says
Pros
- Encapsulated retinaldehyde reduces irritation compared to traditional retinols
- Available in scalable strength levels up to 0.24%, near prescription potency
- Non-greasy gel texture with a pleasant scent, feels lightweight on skin
Cons
- Can cause irritation and redness, especially for rosacea and sensitive skin
- Pricey at higher strength levels, making regular use expensive
- Needs gradual introduction and heavy moisturizing to mitigate dryness and barrier stress
Product details
Skin Type
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Commonly Used With
Differin
3 threads
The Ordinary
2 threads
The Ordinary
2 threads
Dupes & Alternatives
The Ordinary
9 shared traits
210 recommendations
8 shared traits
163 recommendations
7 shared traits
128 recommendations
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
Real Reddit threads
14 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Rosacea +3 more