Retinol 1% in Squalane
What the community says
Pros
- Strong 1% retinol concentration for serious anti-aging impact
- Squalane base adds hydration and barrier support to offset typical retinol dryness
- Cost-effective compared to prescription retinoids, making it accessible for experimentation
Cons
- Purging can be severe and prolonged, especially jumping from lower retinol percentages or using daily early on
- Heavy, oily texture disliked by oily skin users who find it doesn't absorb well
- Frequently causes redness, irritation, and barrier disruption, problematic for sensitive, dry, or rosacea-prone skin
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
6 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare