PAULA'SCHOICE Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment Reviews

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3 Reviews

• hyein2014

  Dec 13, 2023
  Combination SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  I chose a retinol serum to replace the Stiva A ointment. I'm using it carefully as it contains 1% retinol... So far, I'm using it without any trouble. It seems much gentler than the ointment. I'm currently using the low-concentration retinol serum on alternate days. I plan to gradually increase the frequency of use.

  Cons

  The high price and fragrance! It has a faint medicinal-like scent, rather than a typical cosmetic fragrance. I find that scent slightly bothersome.

  Tip

  Be cautious with the high retinol concentration! When I was adapting to the Stiva A ointment, I used a low-concentration retinol serum on alternate days... If this is your first time using retinol, it would be a good idea to start with a low-concentration product and use it on alternate days as well.

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• 챔핀입

  Aug 1, 2022
  Oily SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  Applying it in the evening and waking up the next day, you can definitely feel the difference in your skin.

  Cons

  There is an adjustment period in the beginning. At first, your skin may feel a bit stinging and have an artificial scent. But it gets better once you get used to it.

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• 꾸꾸얌

  Apr 1, 2019
  Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  I bought this because it was said to be good for enlarged pores and acne. I purchased it during a sale for around 50,000 won, which was the only way I could afford it... Excluding the one-week adjustment period, I've been using 1-2 pumps of it daily. Using this, my acne has improved and my skin feels smoother~ I didn't realize the difference until I stopped using it, and now I can really feel the change, so I'm considering purchasing it directly. Luckily, my skin hasn't gotten worse from using this, and using a peeling gel in the morning and retinol at night has actually enhanced the effects. I've been using it for about 2 months now, but when will my pores start to shrink? +++ Additional review after using it for about 10 months I'm not sure about the acne, but it seems to be effective for my pores. It's not dramatic, but they do appear less prominent than before. In my case, I don't find it drying at all, even when I use it in the winter. I just finished my second bottle and bought my third... I'm not sure about the wrinkles, but the pores seem to be improving, so I'm happy with it.

  Cons

  The price... and the smell... The smell is quite unique, I'd say... It has a slight vinegar-like and chemical smell. But it's probably better than having fragrances, right? The price is also burdensome, as it costs as much as a visit to the dermatologist. Other than that, it's good!

  Tip

  After using a sheet mask, applying this gives a nice moisturizing feel and makes my skin smooth. You can get it for around 40,000 won when Lotte Drugstore has a site-wide sale!