Peter Thomas Roth | Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum | Hydrating Retinol Facial Serum, 1.5% Microencapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Uneven Skin Tone, Texture and Radiance

Been using it for years and it makes a tangible difference to my skin. The only thing that is an ‘ugh’ for me is the application given how very runny it is in combination with fast absorbing. I usually put a few drops in the palm of my hand and just quickly slap and spread on one side of my face, repeat for the other side, and spread over forehead and neck before it absorbs completely. I hope it never gets discontinued. It is a great retinol product with visible results. With my method of nightly application a bottle lasts me about 6+ months so I find it worth the price.

First off, do not buy this from Payless Beauty. I found this being sold by Payless Beauty for a good price, so I gave it a go. Upon arrival, the box was opened and the bottle was unsealed. After placing a few drops in my hand, I noticed it had a different feel and look than usual, so I promptly returned this item. Normally I buy this from Sephora but if you can find it for cheaper and sealed, I would recommend buying it that way as Sephora's prices are steep. I have used this product for over a year and not only has it smoothed out my skin, it has made my complexion visibly brighter and cleared away my acne and blackheads. This really does everything you could want. It absorbs very quickly and does not leave any residue, oiliness, or heavy feeling. I have oily skin so I am careful not to use products that are oily or greasy. Just apply this after washing your face at night, and it absorbs completely. This does not necessarily get rid of acne you already have, but with regular use, you won't have acne reappearing. Retinol stimulates cell production of your skin, so skin layers are pushed more quickly to the top, helping to prevent acne. It also helps with blackheads. Put some right on your blackheads, and it will actually clear up your blackheads with a little bit of time. It's not easy finding a good, effective retinol. Too many retinol products have added creams or oils which clog pores and cause breakouts. I have nothing but great things to say about this. Of all the different skin creams, oils, and washes on the market, this is one of the very few I would vouch for.

I've used this for about a year now and I purchased a bottle directly from Amazon. It's the real deal. It takes an extra 2 days to be delivered Prime because it comes directly from the Peter Thomas Roth manufacturing facility so it's fresh. It comes in the box pictured (all four sides are shown so you can read the instructions and ingredients). Inside there is a fold out part above the bottle. The bottle is blue and the dropper has a slightly curved tip. It does not come sealed but when you turn the lid you should hear a hiss as the air rushes into the bottle. That proves it's sealed and fresh. This formula has 1.5% retinol. It feels a little like glycerin without the stickiness and it absorbs very quickly. It doesn't sting or turn your face red and it does diminish wrinkles and make your skin look younger and fresher. Before this I used Philosophy's old retinol capsules and sea algae serum together. It was a pricey $120 for 2 oz. This works almost as well and costs considerably less (the philosophy product is no longer sold). Unless you have extremely dry skin, you won't always need to use a moisturizer over this. Sometimes I use an eye cream with it and sometimes I don't. You can pat this under your eyes and it doesn't sting at all. I would not recommend any of the other retinol products on Amazon. I've tried six of them now and they were all frauds. This product, however, is the real deal.

My main skin concerns are: -dark spots/freckles -fine lines- crows feet area -lines in my “11” area between the brows -one deep forehead line across my forehead My secondary skin concerns are: -smoothing around mouth (not as prominent as other lines on my face) -plumping/hydration -dull skin -pores/texture Although the bottle is kinda small only 1fl oz for $65 this serum works really well as an anti aging serum. I’m very impressed. I have seen improvement on ALL the items I’ve listed above. The biggest difference I’ve seen using this serum is in the “11” area between my brows, deep line on my forehead, overall skin brightening. This serum has been worth it for me! The serum is very liquidy and clear. It’s thinner in consistency than most serums I’ve used. If you use too much it can be a little oily, but if you use a small amount and let it sink in it’s perfectly fine. I’ll probably just go to the derm and get a script for retinol cream next time, but when I didn’t have time to go to the derm and fuss with that, this works great! Out of all the money I’ve spent on high end and drugstore anti aging products this has been one of the most effective! The serum isn’t super hydrating in my opinion so I always use a cream on top! Typically I use a Murad cream and eye cream on top. The only con I have is I was hoping it would lighten dark spots a little more than it has, but I’ve still seen a difference!

Got a bottle to try it out, I'm 22 and I've developed some discoloration and texture in the past year and just fell down a skincare hole one night on youtube and made a new regiment, my mom decided to try my new routine with me since she had some really visible dark spots she's been trying to get rid off her whole life. So easy to apply and melts into the skin. My results were great. Skin looks very smooth and bright. My mom on the other had really good results, she would do this every night and every now and then do a Dr. Dennis Gross Retinol Pad. Her skin changed completely. Dark spots nearly disappeared to the point she has gone out a couple times without make up which is very rare. Her skin is smoother and more radiant. Great everyday use retinol treatment.

Having lived 60 years in the south and spending many hours in the hot afternoon summer sun, now at 66 I've come to understand the effects of sun damage and of course am now very distressed about the look of my skin. And I'm thinking now that I'm up north in the dry cold I'm paying double fold for the follies of my youth. HOWEVER, this product in conjunction with the Peter Thomas Roth Laser-free Resurfacing eye serum AND the Laser-free Regenerator moisturizing gel-cream have totally transformed my skin from horrible lines and wrinkles I hated to see in the mirror to a much smoother complexion. Each morning as I now see myself in the mirror I am totally amazed and ever so thankful that I've come across this product that has made the world of difference to my face. I think its made a huge difference in the texture of my skin and I think I'm looking at least 10 years younger. No more cross-hatch marks or fine lines visible and other wrinkles also have been diminished. I also think those marionette lines are less obvious if not almost gone. Gotta tell ya, I get up each morning to check out my new complexion in the 'sunlight' and I thank God, my Heavenly Father, that this product is available to me. And thank you, Peter Thomas Roth.

Good product but $$$

UPDATE: After only 2 1/2 weeks of use, I can see the improvements this PTR Retinol Fusion PM is making to my face. My deep wrinkles are softening and becoming much less deep. My fine wrinkles are already disappearing. I have not yet seen any change in a 1/3" age spot on my temple. But as far as effectiveness on wrinkles, this product ROCKS! I would give it MORE than 5 stars if I could! ORIGINAL REVIEW: I have been using retinol products for years. Used Retin-A and tretinoin, both prescription products and was very satisfied with them. Ran out of those and decided to try over-the-counter retinols. Was using a couple of Paula's Choice retinol serums and found them just okay, pleasant to use but performance less than outstanding. Tried Neutrogena's Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream Night and found it also pleasant but not impressive. So I looked for a retinol product that has a fairly high concentration and doesn't cost in the hundreds of dollars. I had heard good things about PTR's other products on Dr. Oz's program. The women at makeupalley often give great advice so I checked to see what they thought of this PTR. Mostly, they like it, so I tried it. And from the first use, incredible as that sounds, I have noticed a difference in my skin. Some wrinkles on my upper cheek that were looking frighteningly leathery showed immediate improvement. I have incredibly dry skin so the thin formulation of this PTR Retinol Fusion PM works very well for me. I don't want the bottle to tip over and spill, so I never set it down when it's open. I use the eyedropper to place the retinol liquid directly on my cheeks and neck and then rub in with clean fingers. So far, so good. I am 5-star-satisfied at this point.