Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

You really don't have to believe me. But I've used thousands of dollars of skincare products searching for the perfect retinol. Keep in mind that I've been prescribed tretinoin for wrinkles prevention and not acne, so I also have skin that is very very accustomed to retinol and retinoids so I no longer experience super sensitivity or purging. But I have had reactions to other ingredients in other retinol serums and products. I have been using this brand for their sunblock which goes as high as SPF 100. I use for myself and my children, they have some that are safe for young babies. They're amazing. But I always associated expense with quality. So I figured if this was $40 for a retinol serum there was no way that it would be as amazing as I was looking for. I tried EVRRYTHING. serums and systems that are easily $100+ from 111Skin, Murad, Sunday Riley etc. But this serum blows them all out of the water. I've found some by Naturium that are also great but I prefer this one. And I went well out of my way to avoid that brand for moral reasons. But it seems I was very wrong about that brand and this serum. This has very potent retinol that has never irritated me. It doesn't have a heavy perfumed scent. Its clear and very easy to layer. It absorbs, it isn't greasy. It has never caused any pilling. It hasn't bothered my rosacea at all. Its well worth the money for me. I've already noticed a difference in the bounce my skin has and the depth of my lines. The bottle is a decent size and not much is needed at one time. I adore this stuff. But keep in mind that this is my personal experience for my skin. What works for one person may not work for another. I'm used to retinol and don't have sensitive skin. I can speak to the powerfulness of it and the fact that this is a legit La Roche-Posay product. And that it works for me. It doesn't dry my skin. Its amazing, and I just hope anyone who tries it has the same experience I do. But if you're new to retinol PLEASE research into it. About how to start and when, how much to use and what to use it with and not to use it with. But PLEASE only use this at night and PLEASE wear SPF every day. Everyone needs to be anyway, retinol or not. And your skin tone also doesn't matter. Wear your spf. Religiously. If you're very into skincare, I am a Fitzpatrick type 1 or 2. Retinol or retinoids can be so helpful for so many skincare issues. Like magic honestly. But it's not something to blindly dive into either. If you're used to retinol I can honestly say that this is easily the best one I've used. Gold luck on your skincare journey, everyone!