Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%

The sustained-release formula is the real deal—I wake up with smoother skin and no irritation, which is rare for a retinal this strong. Fine lines around my eyes look noticeably softer after three weeks of nightly use.

I've been applying this at night for about three weeks now, and the texture is so smooth it glides on without any greasy residue. My forehead lines look noticeably softer, and the sustained-release means I haven't had the flaking I got with other retinols.

The sustained-release formula is the real deal—I wake up with smoother skin and no irritation, even though I was nervous about starting a retinoid. Three weeks in, the fine lines around my eyes look noticeably softer, and it layers perfectly under my moisturizer.