Name: VitalA-prime Retinol Ampoule
Brand: athe
Rating: 4.52 (25 reviews)

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VitalA-prime Retinol Ampoule

Not Effective for Exfoliation

Feels Harsh on Skin

Not Creamy

Doesn't Increase Elasticity

Not Moisturizing

Causes Allergic Reactions

Not Irritating

Manages Pores

Smooth

Removes Wrinkles

Improves Skin Texture

Doesn't Cause Itching

Removes Sebum

If you use it before bed, you can see your skin become smooth and supple the next day.

No way!!!! Please don't discontinue this! I wish there was an even more nourishing product from this line.

The Atte brand may not be well-known because they don't advertise, but the product quality is good.
This product has a really nice feel when using it. I've only tried Dr. Différent and COSRX retinol before, but Atte has an amazing feel. Dr. Différent was too heavy and I couldn't stand it even though I tried to bear with it as an oily-skinned person. COSRX also has shea butter, and I break out when I use products with shea butter. But I tried to use it anyway since people said it's good, and ended up throwing that out too.
I was really a product nomad, and even considered IOPE seriously. When I buy cosmetics, the most important thing for me is whether I can use it consistently. IOPE is expensive, but Atte is really perfect in terms of price, feel, and finish. I use this and the Vitamin C day and night alternately, and Atte provides the perfect formula and feel for oily skin. I really really really hope it doesn't get discontinued or go out of business!
It doesn't give extremely whitening or plumping effects, but it improves skin texture and makes it supple.

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Use retinol products only in the evening, and when using them for the first time, give it about 1-2 weeks of adaptation period and start with an extremely small amount.

There's nothing particularly disappointing about using it. It's a satisfactory product.

It has good spreadability and is relatively non-irritating with retinol. Of course, for those who are using retinol for the first time, it's best to go through a gradual adaptation period with a small amount. Your skin texture becomes soft and supple. It's a repurchase item that I've been using for several bottles.

I hesitated to choose this product because the brand awareness is low.

Although I was worried about the initial irritation when using retinol cosmetics, this product surprisingly did not cause any irritation and helped provide a smooth complexion.

I slathered it on around my eyes and lips, but there was absolutely no irritation!

I usually only apply it before bed, but in the winter it feels a bit drying. Even though I moisturized well with another cream, some flakiness still came up. I'll consider repurchasing it in the summer!

Even though I only used a 10ml sample, I was amazed to see my pores visibly shrink. I thought there wouldn't be much of a change...haha The pores on the sides of my nose were particularly problematic, but not only did the pore size decrease, the sebum inside the pores also reduced significantly. This was a product that made me feel the cosmetics industry has really advanced.

If you want to manage your skin brightly, apply the Aestura Bulgarian Ampoule first, then apply the Athe Retinol Ampoule on top. This can help with skin tone, wrinkle, and whitening care all at once, while reducing skin irritation. Especially, it's good to apply a moisturizing cream after the Retinol Ampoule.

After using the Athe Retinol Ampoule, I felt dryness. So I need to be very careful to apply a sufficient amount of moisturizer.
When using the skin ionizing device together, there may be some irritation, so I need to leave a time gap and carefully apply the Athe Ampoule.

The Athe Retinol Ampoule is satisfactory as it is non-irritating.
I was using a retinol product before, and I've been using it every other day, but recently I've been using it daily.
When I used the skin ionizing device together, there was some irritation, but the Athe Retinol Ampoule is less irritating.

After using the Athe Retinol Ampoule, I only felt dryness.

Benefits of the Athe Retinol Ampoule:
It helps refine skin texture and improve elasticity and pore care.
A small amount can be used to care for skin elasticity and texture.
Even though it's a retinol product, it's less irritating, so I feel reassured.

Precautions when using:
1. When first using a retinol product, use an extremely small amount and mix it with a cream or ampoule, then use it every other day on the skin.
2. Use retinol products only at night.
3. Do not use with AHA or BHA skincare products that exfoliate.
4. Use a sufficient amount of moisturizer to reduce skin irritation.

I've been using the Doctordifferent Retinol Cream consistently, and I think the Retinol Ampoule will also work well for me.

There was an adjustment period when I first started using it.
After a few days of use, I no longer experienced any small bumps or roughness on my face.

I only used it in the evenings and always applied sunscreen during the day.
After using it for about 2 days, I woke up the next day and my skin felt a bit rough, and I developed a couple of small bumps on the T-zone area that don't usually appear.
From the 3rd day onwards, my face became smoother and more radiant, and people around me started commenting on how good my skin looked.
The retinol product is gentle and has an amazing application. (I guess there was an adjustment period when I first started using it.)
It didn't clump, feel stuffy, or leave a sticky residue.
I tried using it with the accompanying cream, but it was a bit drying for me, so I added an extra layer of a barrier cream afterwards, and my skin stayed moisturized until the morning.
I really enjoyed the application and will continue using this product, and if it continues to work well, I'll switch to this product permanently.

Be sure to apply it at night! Retinol doesn't have sun protection, so it's best to apply it at night. Also, start by using it less frequently, like once a week, then gradually increase to twice or three times a week. It can sting blemished areas, so apply it when your skin has calmed down a bit. The key is to use a very small amount and spread it over a wide area.

I'm not sure, but it seems like the product doesn't have much effect on my large pores.

My skin is generally free of major blemishes, but I tend to get one or two big blemishes before being affected by the great outdoors. However, I'm not sure if it's thanks to this product, but I haven't had any blemishes since using the retinol ampoule. Any pimple-like blemishes quickly disappear.

 For retinol beginners, it's absolutely not recommended to apply it directly. 
You should first apply a toner or seam lightly, and then just a drop or two on the problem areas (I added a few more drops of Bioren since I have dry skin).
Then finish with a highly moisturizing cream.
I've been doing this for a little over a month, and everyone says my face looks great and is glowing.
Now I think I can start applying it directly after the toner or serum.

 I'm not sure about the pore-minimizing effects, but I've been focusing on applying it more on the T-zone area.

 A few months ago, I received a product during a Hwahae event.
Since this is my first time using retinol, even though I applied it every other day as instructed, the irritation was severe, so I took a break for a while. I've been applying it every night for over a month now.
As a retinol beginner, at first, I thought I should throw it away because my skin was peeling, stinging, and too irritating. But that was all part of the adaptation process.
Now, my face is glowing...
I'm usually a cosmetic nomad, trying all sorts of products, but the ones I've been using consistently are this one and Missha Bioren, and I really love them.
Currently, when I wash my face, there's no more rough texture or uneven skin, it's so smooth.
I used to have problematic skin, but most of it has cleared up, and my skin looks plump and bouncy. I think I would even buy this product with my own money once I finish it.
I'm not sure about the pore reduction claims, but the overall improvement in skin tone and bouncy, glowing complexion is really noticeable.
However, when I first started using it, it was extremely drying, flaky, and stinging.

Even though the retinol content is high, I don't really feel the effects.

Despite containing 0.15% retinol, it is completely non-irritating and has great spreadability.

It's great to apply with a silicone puff~

There wasn't a significant effect on my pores, so I'll keep using it consistently.

I was really worried that retinol would be irritating since it was my first time using it, but even though I had a lot of blemishes, there was no irritation at all! My skin texture became as soft as a baby's bottom, and my nasolabial folds even appeared a bit less pronounced.

This ampoule wasn't irritating at all, so I thought it was very good. However, it doesn't have a plumping, bouncy feel, so I'm not sure about the firming and elastic effects.

The texture seems to be slightly milky. So it was definitely moisturizing and the freshness of the moisture seemed to last a long time. When I use products with retinol ingredients, they tend to sting a little, but I didn't feel any irritation at all using this! Especially, there was no stinging sensation.
The gentle feel allows me to use it daily without much concern. I'm not sure about the pore-tightening and lifting effects, but the skin texture has definitely improved, and using it consistently seems to give the skin more elasticity.