for me this is the best over the counter retinol product. I try many, I still own many. But this one the, works as described. I'm aware this may not work for some, where they might find something else that works better. I still feel, everyone should try this at least once, a whole tube worth once. my experience, wasn't amazing I didn't see results the morning after using this. It was gradual things I noticed. like how under my my lip, if you stick your tongue down behind your lower and it pushes it out, I'd notice tiny white bumps, like too much keratin build up around the hair follicles. That's gone now, It feels some and bump free, because it is. It helped fill in a few fine lines around my eyes, and mouth. didn't completely get rid of them, but I noticed those areas looked fuller, And it didn't take as much movement to pull the skin taught and smooth (we all do it, lifting the skin on the cheeks to see how much our skin has fallen). Years ago in my early 20s (I'm 40 now), I had Angular Cheilitis so bad it left deep scars next to both corners of my mouth, (the left one being a lot deeper then the right, but still a pretty deep scar). the right one is completely gone now, barely a hint that there was a scar ever there, the left one I can still see but it's much much less deep now. That's what this retinol cream did. Fairly certain is also lessened some chicken pox marks on my face (I got that when I was 15, and left a few scars behind) skin texture improved overall. Because it's gradual I feel I didn't notice, I compared and older photo to a newer photo randomly one day, and that's when I noticed it. Its so gradual that you have time to get use to any improvements, which in turn made me think their were none. lets be real, unless you're hired as a tester and it's your job almost no one takes a photo the day they start something to compare to another photo 30 days later. Life gets in the way and we forget. I love the scent also, it's subtle and reminds me of roses on a warm breezy day, the smell drifting in through an open window. The cream itself spreads easily on the face, a pea sized amount was always enough to cover my whole face. sometimes I'd add a tiny bit more to the areas I thought were more problematic or needed a little extra help. Of all the creams, and serums and ampoules, and exfoliants I've forced my face to suffer through for the sake of beauty, this little tube did so much good. It never dried my face out, or breakouts/pimples, or peeling. it just helped lessen wrinkles, and remove /lessen some scars and left my face feeling so soft and bouncy. It's time again to buy some more, at first I used it for 6 months straight, I know buy 2 tubes a year and use it more as upkeep rather then a "fix my face now" cream, it already did that. Read more
I RARELY leave reviews for products like this because they were always a waste of time & money but I can 100% honestly say that with diligent as directed use twice a day I have noticed a significant difference in a couple of problem areas that I hated seeing every time I looked in the mirror. I am 60, always loved the sun, never used SPF anything & only good quality skin care lotions year round. I have these more than fine but not extremely deep lines on my cheeks that kinda resemble pillow marks but aren't & using this product has worked wonders on them. They aren't completely gone but A LOT less noticeable even without any make up at all. My hubby who NEVER pays attention to this kinda stuff & thinks it's just the natural aging process & is not shy AT ALL about telling the truth when asked even noticed a difference actually all on his own, & asked what I did. I've had prescription Retinol from the Dermatologist before but never stuck with it. Using this as directed & really sticking with a skin care routine really has made a difference. It doesn't really do much for the famous #11 between the eyebrows that we all tend to get but thats ok, it was my cheeks that made me feel worse, it even helps with the slight jowl sagging that was coming on. Really wish I would have taken before/after pics but figured it was probably just going to be another waste of time & money. But Nope, this stuff works nicely. I even use a little before applying any makeup by taking a small amount on my fingertips & dabbing it into those cheek lines, wait a few minutes to let it absorb & it does keep my cream foundation from settling into the lines. I never EVER use powder foundation or setting powder because it DEFINITELY settles into ANY fine or deep lines or wrinkles no matter what it promises, I guarantee its a huge fib !!! I've had this tube of Roc for about a month now & started noticing results within a couple weeks, just kept forgetting to leave a review. I count on HONEST reviews to help me when I'm trying to decide on any product no matter what it is, I know there is no way to prove or guarantee a review is honest & everyones skin is different & no product is one size fits all. But for me & my issues / dislikes with my own face / skin, I HONESTLY urge others to give it a try. The price is comfortable & a little really does go a lobg way, even with using it twice a day, I still have well over half the tube left. No one has to yake my word for anything, & I benefit in no way by leaving a good review (I wouldn't play that game even if I did). All I can say is that I'm really glad I gave it a try, & stuck with my routine because at least now I don't mind looking in the mirror & seeing what I see anymore & I'm not ecen one of those people that are all about "vanity", I'm 60, I get it, I'm aging, that's life but there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with caring about how my skin looks or makes me feel about myself. We ALL do it one way or another & not even intentionally. Read more
This was my first Retinol product. RoC has great reviews, so I thought it would help my older, skin-damaged face & neck. I used it religiously every night. Didn't have to build up a tolerance to it. After using the whole bottle, for me, it was disappointing. Pros: It made my face softer. It is lightweight and goes on easily. Very good quality. The pump works great. Cons: No signs of wrinkle repair. Didn't help with age spots. It helped my skin get "used to" Retinol, so I could move up to the next level. Conclusion: If I had used this when I was younger, I believe it would have helped me to avoid wrinkles and keep the skin smooth. At this point, I guess my skin is too far gone, or the wrong type, to benefit from a small percentage of Retinol. So, I've moved up to 1% Retinol in a different brand. Three days into the 1%, I could see my skin reacting to the Retinol! Read more
