Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 19, 2026
Gentler OTC retinol for easing into retinoid use; slow and patient wins.
What the community says
A retinol serum with glycerin, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and retinyl palmitate, aimed at people who want to start retinoids without jumping straight to prescription strength. Dry or sensitive skin tends to do better; fragrance and alcohol make it rough for some.
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Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 9 threads
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 2 more, summarized.
“La Roche POSAY retinol B3 serum”
Positive
“plus the clay masks and then an extra daily active in the form of a retinol too”
Positive
“I would avoid any actives and stay very gentle with your routine until you can get on a treatment plan (no scrubbing, no retinol and no salicylic)”
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“Tried the granactive from TO and the Retinol B3 from LRP, did not see any difference AT ALL AFTER 8 MONTHS”
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“Never looked back!”
Cautionary
“I am now experimenting with lower strengh (here in germany only 0.5 is available) and use retinal for my neck and decolletage”
Cautionary
“La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum: Gentler delivery system, widely available, good for dry skin specifically.”
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“a few options that fit without overcomplicating things”
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“You should be able to pick any of the three above and give it 8 weeks.”
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“La Roche-Posay Retinol B3”
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“Evening:”
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“I used the La Roche Posay Retinol B3 serum and I really liked that.”
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“There are over the counter retinols that you could start using before you get into the prescription strength stuff so that your skin gets used to it, and it does have its benefits.”
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“Personally my routine is similar to yours except for the daytime I use a vitamin C oil between my toner and lotion.”
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“La roche posay retinol B3 serum (twice a week for now, started last week)”
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“introduced retinol last week as said”
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“Main goals: - Even out skin tone - Improve pore appearance”
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