Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ Night Cream, 1.7 oz

I really like this night cream. A little bit goes a long way and it moisturizes without being greasy. It is very easy to apply and I have never had any reaction to the ingredients. I have normal skin. I use this almost every night and a jar lasts me almost a year!! A great value.

I've used almost one container in 5 months, and when I went to renew it yesterday, it was $49 from Amazon (but $22 from some other seller). Today Amazon priced the same thing at $27. The Neutrogena website has it for $35. There are negative reviews for old or opened product, so I'm suspicious of the cheaper prices. For that reason, I ended up buying it in a store instead of Amazon. As for the product, I'm pleased with the results on my forehead wrinkles, and when I also get Botox my forehead is glassy smooth. I can't tolerate it on my neck at all - after only one night my neck itches for a week. I appreciate that this product contains the strength on the label (0.3%) and wish all the retinol products had that information so I could confidently buy a weaker product for my neck.

Several reviews complaining how it caused irritation, redness, and break outs after first week of use then returned and complained about this product. First, before using this product one must understand how retinol works. I have used prescription .05 retinoid for over a year but can’t tolerate it so I decided to go back to retinol and happy to find one that’s .3%. Retinoids increase cellular turnover and so your skin cells will push out impurities. This is the retinizing phase or commonly known as The Purge. It will get ugly, before it turns good (redness, flaking, break outs, slight burning feeling) usually lasting 2-4 weeks. So start slow, 2/week, then 3/week, until you can tolerate daily use. Sunscreen during the day is a must. And adding hyaluronic acid serum or cream as a base especially around the eyes and mouth helps. Stick with it and get over the purging phase and soon will emerge smoother, finer, more plump skin and eventually finer lines, lighter spots, and tighter skin. There’s no miracle cream, you have to give it time to work. Very pleased with this product, almost as effective as the prescription retinoid.

Let's be clear. I am 65 years old with wrinkles, so I am not expecting miracles. Even though my skin is sensitive, it has been "good skin" - especially in the last 30 years - no blemishes or discolorations, and very smooth. My dermatologist suggested this particular product as it was the strongest OTC retinol you could get. He said it would help "strengthen" my skin and even it out. But he cautioned me to only use a pea-sized amount for my whole face and only apply it at night, because it reacts badly with the sun. I followed his and the package directions to a T. I washed my face first, used my nightly eye cream just on my eyes, applied the Neutrogena everywhere except my eyes, then moisturized with my normal night cream. The first night, the retinol immediately made my face red, but it didn't sting. (With my sensitive skin, I was anticipating a ZING! But nothing.) Per the directions, I waited a couple nights and followed the same routine. Same result. Repeated it a couple nights later, then went to every other night, then graduated to "almost" nightly. It still makes my face red, but I still have never felt dryness or stinging. Do I see a difference after one month? Can't say I do YET, but I am going to give it at least 90 days. If there's even a HINT of improvement, I am sticking with it. A jar will last for MONTHS so it's not that expensive in the big scheme of things. (P.S. I noticed no scent whatsoever, and, no, it is NOT a moisturizer, so you need to stick with your normal moisturizer over the top of this.)

Here's what I like, along with the real results. The label tells you the amount of retinol in the product. "Peter what are you using so that you don't look old?" my two friends asked me. They are doctors working at mainstream hospitals nearby. I've been using Neutrogena Retinol Pro+ two or three times a week for more than a year. I'm an ex-smoker, age 76 who otherwise has always had a pretty healthy lifestyle. Neutrogena Retinol Pro+ is easy to use. I didn't have any side-effects. I learned the habit of washing my face with soap mornings and most nights. You might say that this is a lot of trouble, but I do it. Using an SPF face lotion several days a week might also be called a hassle, but I do it. I shopped for the least expensive name brand. My wife is really beautiful, twelve years younger, and has natural wrinkles at the corner of her eyes. I still have the forehead creases and the shrinking lines around the mouth that are too deep for any cosmetic product, I think. But without the Neutrogena Retinol Pro+ maybe they would be lots worse!

Highly recommend love it

I think this night cream really works. I have no complaints, except that it’s not cheap. Worth it, though, I only use a little bit. You don’t need to over apply. I have sensitive skin so always use Neutrogena products,

It has a great peeling effect, that much I can say. Not sure about "moisturizing " part. Make sure you don't get it on your eye area, it burns when it's starts to peel a couple days later. I'm not sure of the purpose of this product , but I would definitely not recommend it for daily moisturizer/recivery if you have dry skin ... I had to discontinue using it, it literally hurts. The moisturizing effects do not compensate the peeling pain. I would describe it as a good deep peeling product , if you need one, but make sure you got something to soothe your skin with afterwards, I personally would not recommend it for dry or sensitive skin.

I am not sure is the texture as per photo is normal. There is one layer of oil appears on top. I have difficulties to scoop the cream. Should I continue or stop using?

Very good - might cause drying so make sure to moisturize No fragrance

I don’t like the package as other comments here, but for the function: age care, it’s the best I have never had. I usually use it at night , and when I wake up, my skin does look much better.

Excelente servicio seguiré comprando en Amazon gracias sobretodo esta crema y los productos de neutrogenq me encantan

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