Liz Hoffman—May 21, 2020
I bought this Ebanel retinol cream quite a few months ago for the purpose of getting my skin ready for lowest dose retin A for rosacea treatment (vascular type; not acne). I compared many different types of retinol and this particular one seemed to have many nice ingredients that I would like to apply to my face. I used it faithfully for three months in preparation of retin A, and I have to say, I was a bit sad to leave it behind, I liked it so much. Very nice cream and it did wonders for my skin in that it looked healthier and happier. It felt wonderful. Little lines softened and I thought some of them sort of disappeared. I didn't expect that, at my age mid-50s. So, I've been using the lowest dose retin A in Ebanel's place and all is going well because I prepped with this product. I have since bought another bottle of Ebanel to use on my neck and upper chest area since the retin A is supposed to only be used on the face in my case. I thought, why should I not be using my Ebanel on my neck and upper chest all these months? That was not too bright on my part, but now I am happily using it again, but from the chin down. Nice stuff. I use only at night as it does have a bit of a greasy feel to it, which I am okay with because the ingredients are worth it. I really like it. If you have VERY oily skin, it might be too much for you, but if you are moderate to dry, like me, it's a lovely night cream. Update March 2023: Still really like this product. I’ve bought a couple more bottles since first review. I’ve switched to adapalene instead of retin a as derm bills are too high to keep rx going. Fyi- I’m getting better skin strengthening with adapalene. Love Ebanel retinol for neck and upper chest. We are all different of course, but this cream is so nice and does make a positive difference, for me. I do stand by that if you have very oily skin this would likely be too much for you. Small dots rubbed in does the job. Read more
Chrystal—April 16, 2023
Background: I have had cystic acne for most of my adult life so far. All along my jawline and chin. The pain, scaring, and blemishes were very hard to manage and nothing seemed to make a difference. I changed many routines from which soap I used and what cream I put on after. I found a face soap from neutrogena for sensitive skin. My skin type is dry but will easily get greasy with the wrong product. I have used ROC retinol and found that too greasy for my face. Review: this product at first made my skin very red and raw around my cheeks and nose. My skin just felt very sensitive. I read a few reviews that said retinol did that to your skin at first and after a few applications that it goes away. Sure enough, after a week or two my skin stopped getting so red and it was less sensitive to the retinol. My acne started clearing up after 3 weeks. The cystic acne that I had took a while to disappear. However, I usually get scaring from the acne that is dark (I’m Indian and my scars are dark brown), but these resolved without scaring and must faster than they usually would. The pimples I’m getting are very surface that are easily treated with a pimple patch and seem to last only a day or two with minimal remanence that it was ever there. My skin feels soft and healthy. I look like I did in my 20s. My neck is still looking older but my face looks more plump like younger skin does. I highly recommend this retinol. I’m not sure what makes this product work for acne on top of helping you get youthful skin but it does. I’m hoping it keeps working this well and I can update my review after a few months of use. Read more
Lisa—November 2, 2020
This is a reorder for me. I love the size of this pump container of retinol, and the price can't be beat. I have very thirsty, dry and sensitive skin with tiny pores. It's important to find products that absorb into my skin instead of sitting on top of it. I have fine crepey skin under my eyes, and fine lines are setting in. I struggled with severe eczema for the first 26 years of life, and also bad allergies which caused me to always grind my fists into my eyes to itch them as they felt itchy, weepy and red. After years of having triamcinolone on my whole body and face, my skin is thin and translucent. You can see every vein and blood vessel on my face. FYI - they no longer prescribe triamcinolone for the face BECAUSE of the skin thinning. Anyways, I need something that works for me, and Ebanel does. I have a whole skin routine I do - cleanse, tone, serum, more serum, facial oil, then moisturize - and Ebanel is the last step. I use one whole pump for my face, neck and collarbone/chest area. If I have any extra on my hands I use it on my shoulders or hands. I also have keratosis pilaris, and retinol moisturizers are awesome for that too! I can't say I've noticed any reduction of wrinkles so far, but I am terrible about doing my skincare regimen every day and night. Results may differ for someone who is diligent about their routine. I DO notice that my skin is more moisturized and retains moisture better, it is softer and more plump looking, and I have a nice glow when I wake up in the morning. And while I don't see improvement with the wrinkles and fine lines, they aren't getting worse either. I think those reasons are enough to use this product! It's affordable, too and I need everything in my life to be affordable! Ebanel is a light or pale yellowish green color. The thickness is somewhere between a lotion and a cream? There is a mild scent that is neither pleasant nor unpleasant. I don't remember if there is fragrance added or not, but I can't smell it (and I'm a super smeller and taster!!!). It doesn't bother my sensitive skin - no burning or itching. I once bought the Amazon brand, Belei, retinol moisturizer, and I find Ebanel to be comparable to that, but much more affordable, and more bang for your buck! I believe the retinol content to be better than other cheap brands, but less than high end brands, and obviously less than prescription retinols or Retin-A. I once tried my mom's prescription Retin-A, and it burned and turned my face red for days! Ebanel definitely works, because if I try to rub it in too much, I'll start getting skin pilling and rolling off, which is a sign of exfoliation. I used to think it was silicone based products that were pilling themselves, but nope! It's skin. And it's gross! LOL I find this to be a mild, yet effective, affordable, middle of the road, product in this category. Retinol also works for acné - when my teen has a breakout, I have her use my Ebanel for a few days, and it clears up SO MUCH FASTER than on its own or with acne pads or cleansers! I can't say enough good things about this product! Read more
