Comments on: How To Pick A Retinol Product

By: Linda L. Brown

Linda L. Brown — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:10:28 +0000

Linda says:

Hi, I live in Victoria, B.C. Canada and I would like to know where the best place to order the TX Systems Affirm. I purchased a cream off a website once and my credit card # got hi-jacked. Is this product sold in drug stores?
Thank You! great Site.

By: andrea m

andrea m — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:33:43 +0000

i would like to know if the department store brands like Lancome, Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, carry eyecreams that contain Retinol? Also if cheaper brands like Loreal Plenitude, Oil of Olay have Retinol eye creams.

I’m 43 ys old, my eyes are begining to show signs of aging like saging, dark cirdles, and puffiness. I’ve tried Lancome High Resolution eye cream and have been using it for more than 3 mos. and haven’t seen any improvement. Do you have any advise for me?

By: linda

linda — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:44:23 +0000

Hi, wonderful site!! Has anyone tried the PerlaBella Retinol capsules? Thanks! Linda

By: David

David — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:29:01 +0000

You forgot Avon which has some of the highest concentrations. Right now you can get intensive line treatment for 4.99 they are discontinuing the particular brand ageless results probably putting in new packaging get it. Don’t be fooled by higher prices and names.

By: Jeannon Kralj

Jeannon Kralj — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:40:09 +0000

I just heard of a 1.5 % product beating the highest of SkinCeuticals.

Maximally potent Retinol Fusion PM

Peter Thomas Roth serum on his website and QVC.

By: Jeannon Kralj

Jeannon Kralj — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:38:44 +0000

I just read your great article about how to chose a retinol product.

I was looking to find out the highest percentage strength of an over the counter retinol product.

You said the 1 % in the Skinceuticals product was the highest percentage you had ever seen.

I just purchased a product at Walgreens called PerlaBella Retinol. It comes in little capsule that you twist the end off for one dose. It said on package “highest concentration available”. Reviews on web were good on this. Price was quite reasonable for one month supply. I have used it 3 days and no irritation. I am using for wrinkles and have never used a Retinol product before. I emailed company and asked the percentage but no answer yet.

I sure would like to know the legal percentage over the counter in USA too.

Thank you for your great website. Will sign up now.

By: Manny Schembari

Manny Schembari — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:36:37 +0000

HAVE YOU HEARD OF OR TRIED YNS MED SPA RETINOL SERUM IT SAYS IT IS 4.5% HOW STRONG IS THIS CONCENTRATION OR COULD YOU ADVISE ON THIS PRODUCT. THANKS

By: Ellie

Ellie — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:40:53 +0000

My skin is sensitive, redness prone and acne prone. The only products which seem to control the acne and keep my skin moisterized and calm are the MD Forte products. I’ve used them for years and now am using the level III products. How do gylcolic products compare to retinol products for keeping the skin smooth. They do not seem to work on wrinkle reduction, but they do keep my combination skin in check and are not for the eyes. Do you think it would be ok to add the TX products and use around my eyes…thanks.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:22:07 +0000

I want to order the Afirm 3x lotion. but noticed one of the first ingredients is caprylic triglyceride. On your list its says to avoid caprylic acid. Is this the same ingredient? Thanks!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:42:43 +0000

How do you go about getting a perscription for Retinol ..through a doctor? or dermatoligist? As for over the counter products, how do you find those also?

thanks