Question 1

All reviews are from young people.  Anyone know how it works on older women?  My wrinkles seem worse.

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Arghh! Have tried to answer this question twice but my iphone thwarts me. Anyway......I'm 53 years old and a huge fan of SkinMedica. My favourite products are Lytera (game changer!!), TNS Essential Serum, Age defense retinol and the very first SkinMedica product that I began with when I was 40 called TNS Recovery Complex. I get frequent compliments about my skin but I take religious care of it and am a liberal user of sunscreen which I REAPPLY over the course of the day. I am a grandmother of two small children and people are shocked when they learn my age. These products are fabulous but you have to be patient for results. If this is the first time that you are venturing into serums, you may need to round out a retinol with a morning vitamin C serum or the TNS Essential Serum or TNS Recovery Complex. Initially, some of the products may seem expensive but calculate the costs on a daily basis and length of time before you need to buy again and they are extremely affordable. Again.....if you are over 40 and just getting into serums, you need to be patient for results. Also, if you experience any irritation, then set up a regime that ultimately allows you to achieve a daily application. I apply retinol in the evening, FOLLOWING my Lytera application and when my skin is dry. I no longer need to use Lytera on a daily basis but do maintenance with that product 2X a week. If you are using retinol for the first time, make sure your skin is thoroughly dry after washing your face. Good luck!

Question 2

Is this Skin Medica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0 (like the photo)  or "Skin Medica Age Defense Retinol Complex .25"?

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What I received was 1.0.  It was sold by a different company however.  Skin Medica is now making this product in not only the .5 and 1.0 but in .25 as well.  I can only guess they added the .25 due to the harshness of the product.  I would not trust this if 1.0 is what you're looking for.

Question 3

How are you able to sell this product , so much cheaper, than the manufacturer?

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Hello,We sell through several e-commerce platforms and have a huge buying power. Most of these savings are passed on to the customers. We are highly competitive and operate a low cost model to pass substantial savings to customers. As again, all products are 100% original, and guaranteed fresh.We hope you enjoy using these products, and more savings on your next order.Sincerely,

Question 4

What exactly does this do for you?  I was using the .25 and thought my skin looked a little lighter but now using the 1.0 I'm breaking out.  Awful.

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The 2.5 that you're using is not as strong as this one. I rarely use the 1.0 because it is so strong. I have to work up to using the half strength and then I used the one on some stubborn areas. The reason you're breaking out is that the impurities are coming up. I would start every other day. You should see some leveling out. Be happy for the breakouts. It means all that crap is coming to the surface

ASIN	B00G193SGW
ASIN	B00G193SGW
Active Ingredients	retinol
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#21,335 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) #424 in Facial Moisturizers
Brand Name	SkinMedica
Container Type	Bottle
Country as Labeled	United States
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,302)
Customer reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,302)
Date First Available	30 October 2013
Department	YES
Global Trade Identification Number	00300234926016, 30300236516025
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	42 x 144 x 42 millimeters
Item Form	Cream
Item Volume	29.6 Milliliters
Item Weight	4.3 Ounces
Item model number	94926
Manufacturer	Skin Medica
Manufacturer	Skin Medica
Manufacturer Part Number	2724451066269
Material Features	Exfoliating
Material Type Free	soap free
Model Number	94926
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Moisturizing
Product Benefits	Exfoliating
Product Dimensions	4.19 x 14.35 x 4.19 cm; 121.9 g
Recommended Uses For Product	Dryness
Scent Name	Unscented
Skin Type	All
Special Ingredients	Vitamin A
Specific Uses For Product	Apply In the evening after cleansing and toning and before applying your moisturizer
Target Use Body Part	Whole Body
UPC	300234926016 300236516024
Unit Count	29.6 Milliliters

Skin Medica Retinol Complex 1.0 29.6ml/1oz

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