Applying Paula’s Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is easy. I just apply a “pea-sized” amount at night after cleaning your skin. Initially you may only want to use it three times per week, but as your skin adjusts to it, you can increase it to every other night and then finally every night.
What is Paula’s Choice 1% retinol?
Rapidly minimize wrinkles, fine lines & dullness with clinically proven retinol. Shop the CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment at Paula’s Choice.
How should I use clinical 1% retinol treatment?
If sensitization occurs (redness, flaking, tenderness, or drying of skin), reduce frequency of use or mix one pump of the CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment with your serum or PM moisturizer. If sensitization persists, discontinue use. Protect skin daily with sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
How to use Paula’s choice moisturizer?
‘Apply a pea-sized amount after cleansing and toning, and then follow with your Paula’s Choice serum and/or nighttime moisturizer.
What is the best retinol serum for fine lines?
CLINICAL Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream- improves fine lines, wrinkles, and firmness with a blend of .01% retinol, vitamin c, and peptides. RESIST Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum-A super-charged hydrating serum for all skin types, it combines 0.1% retinol with antioxidant vitamins C and E.
Do you moisturize after Paula's Choice retinol?
Apply the retinol facial cream or serum to your face, neck, and chest. If you're using a skin-brightening product too, apply it now. If you're using a booster product, apply it now. Proceed with your moisturizer, eye cream, and/or serum.
How often should you use Paula's Choice retinol?
Limit initial use to three times per week; gradually increase frequency to every other night, then finally each evening as tolerated.
Can I use Paula's Choice retinol everyday?
Use it either every day or a few times per week, based on how your skin responds and which frequency of application gives you optimal results. As exciting as retinol is, at Paula's Choice we know that one ingredient is never enough, no matter how remarkable it can be for skin.
How long does it take for Paulas choice retinol to work?
3-6 weeksIts texture is unlike all the others, in that it feels like a light serum/lotion. Be persistent, to get full results from a retinol product of 1% it can take 3-6 weeks to see proper results.
Can I use retinol every night?
Retinol is best applied at night since it can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. When you do go outside, be sure to use sunscreen to protect your face. It's worth noting that you don't need to use retinol on a daily basis for it to effectively treat your acne. Even two to three times per week might be enough.
How long should you wait to apply moisturizer after retinol?
Retinol is also an ingredient that should be left to absorb sufficiently into the skin before following up with another product. “It is important to leave a 10-20 minute wait time before applying the next product.
When should I apply retinol?
Retinol should always be applied at night. It's especially sensitive to light, which is why it's kept in dark packaging or packaging that doesn't let any light through. In order to avoid unnecessary sun damage, only ever apply retinol before you go to bed.
Is Paula's Choice really 1% retinol?
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.
What should you not use retinol with?
Don't Mix: Retinol with vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, and AHA/BHA acids. AHA and BHA acids are exfoliating, which can dry out skin and cause further irritation if your skincare routine already includes retinol.
How do you apply 1 retinol?
How to Apply Retinol for Best ResultsStep 1: Wash your face and apply eye cream. ... Step 2: Wait a few minutes until your skin is completely dry. ... Step 3: Take a pea-size amount of your retinol and, starting at your chin, apply with your fingertips in upward and outward motions.Step 4: Finish with your moisturizer.More items...
Can you use Paula's Choice retinol under eyes?
You can use products containing retinol under your eyes, but not on your eyelids. You can use a cosmetic retinol product alongside a retinoid product prescribed by a doctor.
Does Paula's Choice retinol cause peeling?
Let's clear up the confusion. Fact: AHA and BHA exfoliants are fine to use with any other Paula's Choice products, including those that contain retinol; they're designed to work well together. And, contrary to what you may have read, retinol does not exfoliate skin.
What’s the difference between CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment and other Paula’s Choice high-strength r...
The main difference between CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment and our other high-strength retinol formulas is texture. CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment’s...
How does CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment compare to prescription retinoids?
This product contains retinol, which is weaker than prescription retinoids but produces comparable anti-aging and pore-minimizing results over time...
What should I do if I have a skin reaction to retinol?
If your skin reacts strongly to this potent retinol (resulting in redness or extra dry skin), use it less frequently for the following two weeks to...
If I see great results after the first or second use, should I use retinol every day?
Because skin has a delayed response to retinol, we recommend using this product at a reduced rate for the first two weeks. If your skin is respondi...
How do I know which retinol strength to use?
Retinol is a powerhouse anti-aging ingredient that’s proven to be effective even in concentrations as low as 0.01%. You can choose to use a low, mo...
Do I build up a retinol tolerance so that I must move up to 1% even if I start out with a milder ret...
Not necessarily. Everyone’s skin retains retinol differently so a milder formula may work better for some while others may need a stronger formula....
I keep pushing on the pump, but no product is coming out.
This product utilizes an airless pump, which needs to be primed before first use. See this guide in our Help Center to learn how to prime an airles...
When do I use retinol in my routine?
In general, most people can use retinol daily, after cleansing, toning and exfoliating. Because this product contains a potent strength of retinol,...
Is retinol safe during pregnancy?
You should avoid using retinol if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. As an alternative, you can talk with your healthcare provider about using a pro...
How long should you wait to apply moisturizer after retinol?
You can apply moisturizer immediately after using retinol. There’s no need to wait between applying retinol products and your moisturizer or any ot...