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product_id: 3226099
title: "CLINICAL 1% Retinol Face Treatment with Peptides"
brand: "paula's choice"
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reviews_count: 13
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# peptide-infused hydration boost 1% pure retinol potency eco-friendly sustainable packaging CLINICAL 1% Retinol Face Treatment with Peptides

**Brand:** paula's choice
**Price:** ¥4099
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Unlock Radiance & Youthful Skin Every Night ✨

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CLINICAL 1% Retinol Face Treatment with Peptides by paula's choice
- **How much does it cost?** ¥4099 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/3226099-clinical-1-retinol-face-treatment-with-peptides)

## Best For

- paula's choice enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted paula's choice brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Planet-Positive Packaging:** Sustainably designed to reduce plastic waste—beauty that cares for your skin and the planet.
- • **Peptides + Vitamin C Fusion:** Advanced peptide complex and Vitamin C brighten skin tone while softening post-acne marks.
- • **Customizable Skincare Ritual:** Mix with Paula’s Choice Moisture Renewal Oil Booster for a personalized hydration and repair boost.
- • **Universal Skin Compatibility:** Perfectly balanced for normal, dry, oily, and combination skin types—your all-in-one nightly ritual.
- • **Clinically Proven 1% Retinol Power:** Potent anti-aging formula that visibly reduces wrinkles and refines pores for a youthful glow.

## Overview

Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Face Treatment combines a high concentration of retinol with peptides and Vitamin C to visibly reduce wrinkles, refine pores, and brighten skin. Suitable for all skin types, this serum supports a customizable nighttime routine and comes in eco-conscious packaging, making it a top-tier choice for professional millennials seeking effective, sustainable anti-aging skincare.

## Description

desertcart.com: Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Face Treatment with Peptides, 0.17 Fl Oz : Beauty & Personal Care

Review: Read this before you start using it!!! - I was introduced to this product by a friend who has similar skin/complexion. She looks fabulous so I decided to give it a whirl. Things you should know: 1. My beauty routine consisted of occasionally washing my face. And by occasional— I mean rarely. 2. I was always fortunate to have ‘good’ skin it didn’t break out or have big pores BUT it was super sensitive. 3. I’m lazy and will not do anything that requires a lot of work. 4. I’m 50. The pictures are in order of progress — blue top was day of first application —the next 3 are from the first 10 days and the last one is as of tonight. With all that said — I was instructed in detail about using the product. 1. Start slow — every other night 2. Keep it away from your eyes. 3. Use sunscreen and be very careful going out in the sun after a treatment. I started slow (2 applications following the instructions) and did not put it ‘near’ my eyes. I stop at my brow and just below my darks circles. It burned my skin off as if I was in Chernobyl when it exploded. It was AWFUL and it took 10 days to heal. (See pics) What I realized was with my sensitive skin I really should have put more time between applications. So once I healed — I then waited 6 days between applications as I had some dryness and a little sensitivity on my cheeks. I’ve been using the product now for a little over 3 weeks only had 4 applications and I’m already seeing marked improvement. My “11s” are much less obvious (see pics). My skin looks brighter and healthier. Lastly it’s a smooth as a baby’s rump — I suspect that has a lot to do with burning off the top 4 layers of skin, but I digress. This product is intense but effective. It will burn if you don’t ease into using it. Also — when they say don’t put it on your eyes — what they mean is anywhere near your eyes. Give a wide birth or else you risk having your face look like mine did. My eyelids were literally burned and I never touched them with the product that’s how strong it is. Now I keep it focused on my cheeks and a very tiny amount on the side of my eye for those dreaded crows feet. Other things of note: this is part of a very simple routine. Morning 1. Wash face 2. Use hyaluronic acid serum 3. Use Vitamin C serum Evening 1. Wash face 2. Use Retinol (slow at first - then work up to the right cadence for you) 3. Use moisturizer I use Beauty Counter products for the serums I use in the morning. I use Verse for my sunscreen and moisturizer. Obviously, PC’s retinol Cerave Moisturizing Face Wash I purchased everything except the Beauty Counter products through desertcart. I love all of the products and will continue using them. Hope this helps you make good decisions.
Review: On my favorites and will forever buy list! - Very happy with this. I worked my way up to this strength and my face has handled it beautifully. This product is easy to apply and does not leave a residue on my skin. I've used it for a couple of weeks now and already see a new glow. I may have been a little skeptical because the price was lower than others, but this product amazed me and it is on my favorite and will forever buy list.

## Features

- Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment with Peptides & Vitamin C is formulated to reduce the appearance of wrinkles as it refines pores and firms skin for a radiant, rejuvenated, more youthful appearance. This robust formula also helps prevent signs of aging and softens the look of post-acne marks.
- Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol is an ideal anti-aging serum for normal, combination, dry, & oily skin. Try mixing with 2-3 drops of Paula's Choice Moisture Renewal Oil Booster. Use at night with Paula's Choice cleanser, toner, exfoliator & night cream.
- Paula's Choice products are made with YOUR SKIN in mind. Whatever your skincare concern, whether dryness, acne, fine lines, or sensitive skin; we've got a treatment line for you. The search for amazing skin care ends here. Finally, you found it.
- SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: As part of our pledge to the planet, we’re removing extra plastic from packaging, like shrink wrap.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00L5O31VK |
| Active Ingredients | Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Vitamin C |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,109 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #115 in Facial Serums |
| Brand | Paula's Choice |
| Brand Name | Paula's Choice |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 5,427 Reviews |
| Item Form | Lotion |
| Item Volume | 0.17 fluid ounces |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Paula's Choice |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8017 |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free, Fragrance Free |
| Material Type Free | Artificial Color Free, Dye Free, Oil Free |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | This advanced treatment visibly refines pores and diminishes the look of wrinkles, fine lines & uneven skin tone. Product Benefits This advanced treatment visibly refines pores and diminishes the look of wrinkles, fine lines & uneven skin tone. See more |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Pores, Uneven Skin Tone, Wrinkles |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Scent Name | Unscented |
| Skin Tone | All |
| Skin Type | Mature |
| Special Ingredients | Glycerin |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| UPC | 655439080170 |
| Use for | Face |

## Product Details

- **Scent:** Unscented
- **Skin Type:** Mature
- **Special Ingredients:** Glycerin
- **Use for:** Face

## Images

![CLINICAL 1% Retinol Face Treatment with Peptides - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KuykqcKzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this the strongest retinol without perscription? Does it fade red marks and sun spots?**
A: This is the strongest retinol product that Paula offers. It is not as strong as prescription products such as combining Retin-A and a 4% hydroquinone product from my experience. I believe Paula offers only a 2% hydroquinone. I have found that a tube of Retin-A lasts for months and months making it rather affordable.

**Q: How long does it last?**
A: This will last a very long time.  You need one pump which gives a small pea size, enough for your entire face.  Using that much a few times a week, I think would last 3 or more months.

**Q: Is the trial size enough to see a difference?**
A: No. Not for me at least.

**Q: How often can I use this**
A: I use it everyday but, it can be too much for sensitive skin.  Try it and if your skin feels irritated then cut back.  I believe the manufacturer provides recommendations.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read this before you start using it!!!
*by C***D on April 3, 2022*

I was introduced to this product by a friend who has similar skin/complexion. She looks fabulous so I decided to give it a whirl. Things you should know: 1. My beauty routine consisted of occasionally washing my face. And by occasional— I mean rarely. 2. I was always fortunate to have ‘good’ skin it didn’t break out or have big pores BUT it was super sensitive. 3. I’m lazy and will not do anything that requires a lot of work. 4. I’m 50. The pictures are in order of progress — blue top was day of first application —the next 3 are from the first 10 days and the last one is as of tonight. With all that said — I was instructed in detail about using the product. 1. Start slow — every other night 2. Keep it away from your eyes. 3. Use sunscreen and be very careful going out in the sun after a treatment. I started slow (2 applications following the instructions) and did not put it ‘near’ my eyes. I stop at my brow and just below my darks circles. It burned my skin off as if I was in Chernobyl when it exploded. It was AWFUL and it took 10 days to heal. (See pics) What I realized was with my sensitive skin I really should have put more time between applications. So once I healed — I then waited 6 days between applications as I had some dryness and a little sensitivity on my cheeks. I’ve been using the product now for a little over 3 weeks only had 4 applications and I’m already seeing marked improvement. My “11s” are much less obvious (see pics). My skin looks brighter and healthier. Lastly it’s a smooth as a baby’s rump — I suspect that has a lot to do with burning off the top 4 layers of skin, but I digress. This product is intense but effective. It will burn if you don’t ease into using it. Also — when they say don’t put it on your eyes — what they mean is anywhere near your eyes. Give a wide birth or else you risk having your face look like mine did. My eyelids were literally burned and I never touched them with the product that’s how strong it is. Now I keep it focused on my cheeks and a very tiny amount on the side of my eye for those dreaded crows feet. Other things of note: this is part of a very simple routine. Morning 1. Wash face 2. Use hyaluronic acid serum 3. Use Vitamin C serum Evening 1. Wash face 2. Use Retinol (slow at first - then work up to the right cadence for you) 3. Use moisturizer I use Beauty Counter products for the serums I use in the morning. I use Verse for my sunscreen and moisturizer. Obviously, PC’s retinol Cerave Moisturizing Face Wash I purchased everything except the Beauty Counter products through Amazon. I love all of the products and will continue using them. Hope this helps you make good decisions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ On my favorites and will forever buy list!
*by K***O on September 17, 2026*

Very happy with this. I worked my way up to this strength and my face has handled it beautifully. This product is easy to apply and does not leave a residue on my skin. I've used it for a couple of weeks now and already see a new glow. I may have been a little skeptical because the price was lower than others, but this product amazed me and it is on my favorite and will forever buy list.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it
*by N***A on May 6, 2016*

Ok, so to clear up some issues most often mentioned by reviewers. Yes, this product can be completely ineffective, but only if you don't properly clean your face. It literally can't work if there is a layer of something already there. It also doesn't work if you wash your face throughly, wait two hours, and then put it on. It needs to go on a freshly cleansed face. Wash, dry, apply, it's that simple. The second complaint I see is that it burns your under eye area, and this is also correct. The area under your eyes is more sensitive than the rest of your face, the skin is thinner, and chances are pretty good that you will have some type of a reaction. I know because I did too. I used this product three days in the row, and by the end of the third day, the area under my eyes was swollen and sensitive, the skin felt raw, and trying to cover it up with make-up resulted in pain and showing of approximately a dozen more wrinkles than I had in the first place. The day after that, small sections of the skin began to peel. The recover process in all took about three days. I still washed my face regularly, and applied a light layer of bacitracin mixed with A&D ointment under my eyes afterwards. Yesterday was the first day that the skin under my eyes didn't hurt, and it looks WONDERFUL. Some of the older skin had come off, the area under my eyes is actually even with the rest of my skin tone, and now barely has any wrinkles at all. The corners of my eyes where I had also applied the treatment and which went though the same painful process looks the way it did when I was twenty years old. It's absolutely incredible. I mean I've been watching these tiny crow's feet forming for a few years now, and dreading each new one, and they've literally disappeared in a space of a week. I'm now in process of doing another small section of my face, and I'm going to give my under-eye area another week to recover before I treat it again. Is it a painful process? Yes. Will you have a reaction? Probably. Is it worth it? 100% I'm thirty years old, and in the last year or so I've tried many different products. All the women in my family start showing wrinkles early in life (and gray early, but that's a whole other issue) and I've literally tried everything I can think of to slow that process. This is the first product I've tried where I'm actually seeing results, to the point where even my husband was surprised. I'm more than willing to put up with a little bit of discomfort to see real results, and this product definitely delivered.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment Cream with Peptides, Vitamin C & Licorice Extract, Anti-Aging & Wrinkles
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- Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Moisturizer with 5% Vitamin C & Squalane, Daily Face Lotion for Discoloration, Uneven Tone, Fine Lines & Acne-Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free & Paraben-Free

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*Last updated: 2026-10-08*