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Product summary

"Paula's choice - CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish

Ingredient callouts

  • this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 1.00% (declared). Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
  • Ceramides (ceramide 2 0.50% - 0.75%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
  • Peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.25% - 0.50%, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.45% - 0.70% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.50% - 0.75%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

What our users say

Based on 4 reviews 100% recommend this product
  • When it comes to comedogenicity, all of the reviewers (4) say that it does not clog pores.
  • When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, two out of three reviewers say that it works well under makeup, but the third user had an issue with pilling.
They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell - light fragrance.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Paula's choice" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 89.00A$ in Australia, from 13.00$ up to 64.00$ in the United States, from 12.00£ up to 55.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 85.00CA$ in Canada.

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