retinol newbie, any advice please.

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I am a bit of a cosmetics junkie. I have been reading about retinol and would like some advice, does anyone know where to start?

Avoid eye area if you have sensitive skin.
Start off with a small amount every other night and build up to every night.
Leave it to soak in for 5 minutes before applying anything over the top.
You do need to be careful with it but I've found it the best product I've ever used.

I use Environ retinol if you are looking for a brand recommendation x

great advice. thank you. What % is a good place to start?

Any good recommendations of where to buy please?

Following with interest.

Any experience with The Ordinary retinal products?

I have recently started it too.

I purchase Retinol deface by indeed labs they sell it in boots - it’s cheap and not as highly concentrated as the ones with an actual number (eg 1%). I’ve started with every other day alongside by BHA but some nights I don’t use anything to give my skin a break.

It’s been around 2 weeks and i have got a severe explosion of spots all on my cheeks, apparently this is to be expected!

*Retinol reface by Indeed Labs

I’ve also bought Paula’s choice 1% booster Retinol and the ordinary retinoid 2% I will use one of them once I’ve finished the indeed labs one as they are stronger and my skin will have adjusted to Retinol by then - I hope!

Aargh need to stop hitting post so quickly!

Check out the skinacea website it’s got excellent info on Retinol

www.skinacea.com/retinoids/retinoids.html#.WlaHeyunzDs

Start with the most gentle like THIS just a couple of times a week to check reactions. No other treatment after, just moisturise/oil

A Retinoid is not the same as a Retinol. 1% is much stronger than 2%. You must use a good quality sunscreen daily.

Reface by indeed is lovely, but i too would like a pure retinol,
Looked at the ordinary but its a bit confusing, they have retinoid in squalane, but read reviews that squalane stays on your face or doesnt soak in
Any recommendations welcome here too

I’ve got the reface but I’d like something that’s going to up the anti - I was ignoring the eye creases but the crease on the bridge of nose feels like it’s arrived with flashing lights and a marching band.

So would anything from the Ordinary tackle the eye creases and send the marching band packing? Or should I get a Botox expert on speed dial?

Lovemylover the best starter Retinoid is thiss*. There's also a version in Squalane oil. Some people love Squalane, others don't do it's really trial and error.

Thanks everyone. I do have botox, but only 2 areas and Im trying to use something to not need anymore areas. I will do some research on all your recommendations later when the kids are in school. thank you

I use medik8 retinoate. 8 times stronger than retinol, no sensitivity (for all skin types) and you can wear it day and night. It’s truly amazing stuff I’ve noticed such a difference. (Before I used retinol reface and la Roche posay). Its expensive but it has vitamin A and vitamin C so no need for other serums. Just slap it on under spf in the morning and good to go. I think you can only buy it from beauty salons however..

www.effortlessskin.com/p-5092-r-retinoate-youth-activating-cream-50ml.aspx

Bagelgoeswalking thank you, i have ordered some of this, i dont have too many wrinkles but mostly around mouth and eyes, not very deep really, but i hate seeing them

Having some Botox this morning though, mainly to stop my eyes looking tired,hoping it will lift them a bit

beautyeditor.ca/2017/11/16/the-ordinary-retinoid

Retinol (Vitamin A) is now paired with B Vitamins as it seems to work better, according to research. So you could try a Vitamin AB Night Serum. That's what I'm using (can't remember the brand and I'm at work so can't check). I have noticed quite a big difference in my skin since using it. I found my skin a bit pink on about Day 5, but fine since then.

1% is much stronger than 2%

How can that be?

Retinol is not the same as retinoid

The Ordinary state that their Granactive retinoid 2% is about as powerful as 1% Retinol however I am not convinced. They aren’t really comparable as they’re not the same ingredient IYSWIM

This seems strange to me too, surely 2% is stronger than 1%
Anyway i have ordered the 2% emulsion, my sister wants me to order some for her, but she has much more sensitive skin than me

1% is much stronger than 2%

I'm confused by this because a skincare expert on TV last night said start off low,.like 1% and eventually work up to 5% so was she talking bollocks?

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You guys need to re-read the thread.

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Victoria Health's website states this:

The Ordinary’s portfolio of retinoids includes the following formulations:

Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane (Moderate Strength, No Irritation)

Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane (High Strength, No to Low Irritation)

Retinol 0.2% in Squalane (Low Strength, Moderate Irritation)

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane (Moderate Strength, High Irritation)

Retinol 1% in Squalane (High Strength, Very High Irritation)