Rapid Tone Repair Retinol + Vitamin C Correcting Cream, Face Moisturizer with Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin C for Dark Spots & Discoloration, 1.7 oz

The first two photos (the ones with my hair in a braid and in a pink shirt) are from the summer of 2021 when I was 27 and had no skincare routine. The last two photos are of me at 30 years old taken in July/August 2024. These photos have no filters applied, and no Botox or prescription strength topicals were used. All of my products last about 2 or more months with daily use and are about $12-25, this cream being the most expensive product but totally worth it. This Rapid Tone Repair cream has been an integral part of my skincare routine. I have tried the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair, but find this Rapid Tone Repair option has the same effect on diminishing wrinkles but does a much better job at making my skin tone even and bright. I work out every day, sweat a lot, and naturally have oily skin, but this cream doesn’t leave any residue. You can use it twice a day but I use it once every morning after washing with a Cetaphil Oil Removing Foam Wash and Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser and about 15 minutes after applying Cera Ve Skin Renewing Exfoliating Treatment and the Ordinary brand Multi-Peptide Eye Serum. My skin looks brighter and even-toned immediately after applying. About 30 minutes after applying this Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair cream, I apply an oil absorbing moisturizer from Cetaphil. At night, I wash again with the Cetaphil foaming face wash for oily skin and Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask with 3.5% Benzoyl Peroxide. I then reapply the Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum and The Ordinary brand Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion. I find this retinoid emulsion works better than squalene serums with my oily skin. If you want to skip the granactive retinoid emulsion, I would recommend using this Neutrogena Rapid Tone repair in its place. It took about 8 weeks for me to see a notable difference, but consistency is key and I’m amazed when I compare picture over the years. My skin did purge within the first month of two which made me break out for a week or so likely due to the retinol but keep pushing through it and it will totally be worth it.

This stuff is great, pure and simple. I was chomping at the bit to receive it from Amazon after reading about it on line and seeing advertisements. It is amazing stuff, and so worth the purchase. This is way beyond just moisturizer. Within a couple of days of using it, I saw and felt a difference in my skin. I wear it under makeup, and it does not make my skin get oily as the day goes by, but keeps a matte look that is also somehow dewy. Without makeup, I see a difference in my appearance and I can feel the texture of my skin is improved. Am I imagining this? I don't think so... I'm always ready to toss out a failed try at the cosmetics counter. But, when something is ultra special, I'll order it again and again. I think this bottle will last for quite some time, because you only have to use two or three little dots of it to get full coverage. If you're sitting on the fence about purchasing, I say it is totally worth giving a try to get the sort of results that I've experienced.

For the oily/combo girlies. This has a nice feel on my combo skin. The texture is creamy without being overly heavy or greasy, and it sinks in nicely, so there's no feeling like you have a layer of cream sitting on your face. My skin just feels hydrated and looks so fresh and healthy that I almost wish I could use it during the day (retinols are PM only, friends; retinols + sun = $$$ dermatologist visits). I wasn't sold on the scent at first, there's something about it that's very early '00s Bath and Body Works, but I've gotten used to it. I like that it's a gentle retinol and moisturizes while also managing/preventing fine lines and sun spots, and since I don't look like a hag yet, I'd say it's effective. I use this every night as part of my evening skincare routine (face and neck), so I go through a jar about every 2-3 months. Subscribe and save is definitely the way to go. It's consistently about $8 cheaper than full price from Amazon or Target.

Neutrogena has become my go to skin care product. I've been using this daily for over a year now and have been told I look 20 years younger. Small price to pay for a confidence boost. Love it.

My dermatologist recommended this for some aging/sun spots on my face and this has helped SO much! I’ve used a ton of different skin care products and this is one of the first that made a noticeable difference!

Didn’t do as much as other products

I absolutely love this Retinol + Vitamin C Cream! The texture is silky and absorbs quickly without feeling greasy, and my skin has never looked brighter or smoother. Within a couple of weeks, I noticed my fine lines softening and my complexion looking more even and radiant. It’s gentle enough for my sensitive skin but still delivers powerful results. The combination of retinol and vitamin C makes it feel like I’m giving my skin a daily boost of youthfulness. I can’t imagine my skincare routine without it!

I love this face moisturizer but if you have oily/combination skin please note that by the time you get to work or within the hour your forehead will be nice and shinny. I have found that if I apply this when my face is still damp it is absorbed much better and I am not left with a 'high shine' to my face - a tad embarrassing. With this I have seen a difference in my skin, not huge but definitely a difference - love it now that I know the best way to apply it (for me).

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Llevo semanas usando la crema y realmente mi piel sí se ve más lisa. Yo tengo poros abiertos, pero aun así se me ven pero ya no tanto. Supongo que requiero de todos modos Vit C

...aus dem einfachen Grund das ich zweimal den Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer SPF30 bestellt habe, aber ein anderes Produkt geliefert (Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair) wurde. Und das obwohl ich schon bei der ersten Rücksendung erwähnt habe, dass ein falsches Produkt geliefert wurde und nochmals bestellt habe, um das richtige zu bekommen. Ich weiss nicht ob es einfach nur zweimal ein Fehler oder Zufall war, aber hier wird evtl. ein falsches Produkt beworben. Da ich nicht das richtige Produkt erhalten habe, kann ich leider auch nichts zu dessen Wirkungsweise sagen. Sehr schade! Ich habe das Produkt jetzt auf der amerikanischen Amazonseite bestellt und dabei auch noch gespart.

I really like this product but it is no longer available. Got it from Amazon and so pleased. Will last me a year and then I will have to think again. Wonderful delivery.