With so many youth-boosting benefits, retinol is in high demand among skin-care lovers. The vitamin A–derivative can help smooth wrinkles, diminish the look of fine lines, shrink enlarged pores, clear acne, fade discoloration and improve overall skin texture. That being said, not all retinols are the same, and some formulas are truly unique. Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ OUTCREASE Retinol Trifecta Serum ($42) is one.
Unlike other retinols, OUTCREASE Retinol Trifecta Serum utilizes three forms of retinol actives and features a slow release, micro-encapsulated delivery system to minimize risk of skin irritation, per the brand. In addition to pure vitamin A, retinol palmitate ups the serum’s antioxidant protection. Retinyl acetate, a natural form of vitamin A, helps to stimulate collagen and clear out congested pores. Apply a drop to each cheek, on your forehead, chin and under eyes two or three times a week as a precursor to other creams and moisturizers to see best results. (As with any retinol product, start slow to build up skin’s tolerance and be diligent about daily SPF use.)
Nearly 13,000 people have given OUTCREASE Retinol Trifecta Serum five-star reviews. One has seen such stellar results they called it “magic in a bottle.” A second person with “VERY sensitive skin” noticed their complexion is “much less splotchy and visibly more smooth” after using. One 26-year-old suffering from “cystic acne since age 20″ tried “everything, even prescription retinols” before using the Trifecta Serum. Now, “[their] cystic acne is GONE… No dry red raw cracked skin, just healthy glowy pimple free skin.” A 66-year-old shopper said the serum “softens” their skin and keeps it “smooth and youthful” before concluding, “My skin has never looked better.” A 50-something commenter raved, “People think I’m 7 years younger than my actual age,” while another exclaimed the serum “Instantly smooths out all my lines like an eraser!”
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