Life-Flo Retinol A 1%, 1.7-Ounce

La crema ci ha messo un po’ per arrivare ma la qualità è molto buona. E facile ad applicare, l’effetto di pelle più tonica e più pulita (la mia e mista), con pori meno visibili è notevole, lo dico raramente, ma questo prodotto è veramente efficace.

I am an experienced retinol and Retin A user. My most recent purchase/test prior to this was The Ordinary - the 2% retinol, 1% retinol that they discontinued, and the 1% retinol in squalane that they replaced it with. I tried all three of those and while they had zero irritation, I didn't feel they were strong enough.This one's cheap, and I found a review for it somewhere, so I thought I'd try it out.Pros:1. It's strong. Like, actually strong. I feel like I need to know something is working, to see evidence vs just waiting for six months to see if I notice any changes. Day four of use - BAM! - irritation, just like I get from prescription Retin A. I have no doubt that there's enough retinol in here to do the job. I backed off to 3x a week and I'll work my way back up to daily use.2. It's moisturizing. I don't have to add anything on top of it at night. It's nice to skip a step in the p.m. when I'm tired.3. My skin looks better already.4. It's easy to spread around, and it's cheap enough to use extra. I know you're only supposed to use a pea-sized amount, but I am not at all about moderation. I use it at about double that rate, and I put it on my eyelids and under my eyes. I'm 46 and I'm not playing with these wrinkles that wanna move in on my face.5. It has a light citrus scent that I like. I prefer unscented, as I'm sensitive to a lot of perfumes, but whatever this is it's nice and doesn't irritate me.Cons:1. It's not airtight packaging. My jar is open for 6 - 10 seconds, max, so I'm hoping it won't degrade the retinol. But still, at this price I could throw out whatever's left at the end of every month and it would still be cheaper than most products I buy.Would I recommend this to a newbie? Maybe, if they were sure to slowly ease into it, and if I was certain they would use a high PPD/PA sunscreen every day, without fail, year-round. If you use this without a good sunscreen (Asian or European, as those are way more protective than American sunscreens) you will wreck your face. I'm not kidding - your skin will be even more vulnerable to sun damage.In the past I have used ROC, three different Neutrogena retinols, two different prescription Retin As, Retin A micro, and the Ordinary products. There may be more - I flit around a lot with different products. I would stack this as the best of the OTC ones, and just under prescription stuff. It's literally almost 8x cheaper than any prescription for Retin A in the US, and I likely wouldn't even bother with the prescription stuff because this works so well.

It is good for my skin..

Le produit était en très mauvais état et la crème visiblement très altérée ! Je n'ai pas osé utiliser le produit de peur d'une réaction, je l'ai jeté et Amazone m'en a fait le remboursement.

I must say it has made a noticeable difference in the appearance and texture of my skin.First and foremost, I appreciate the inclusion of retinol in this cream. After consistent use, I noticed a visible reduction in fine lines and improved overall firmness of my skin. It truly helps to promote a more youthful complexion.One aspect that impressed me about this retinol cream is its nourishing formula. It contains a blend of moisturizing ingredients that left my skin feeling hydrated and supple. Unlike some retinol products that can cause dryness or irritation, this cream provided a good balance of hydration without any discomfort.The texture of the cream is smooth and lightweight, making it easy to apply and absorb into the skin. I appreciate that it doesn't leave a greasy or heavy residue, allowing for seamless incorporation into my daily skincare routine. It also works well under makeup, providing a smooth canvas for application.While I noticed positive results from using this retinol cream, I did experience a mild tingling sensation upon initial application. However, it quickly subsided, and my skin adapted to the formula over time. I would advise patch testing and gradually introducing the product to your skincare routine if you have sensitive skin. I would have also liked the container to be in a pump design to reduce exposure to the air.