Making The Move to Retinol Doesn’t Have to Be Hard — Here’s Why

As someone who dislikes a complex routine, it can feel like a lot to keep track of. Did I remember the retinol last night? Am I using too much? (It turns out that an extremely small amount of retinol cream goes a long way.) If you’re not a fan of multi-step skincare, this might not be the product for you — but then again, you’re reading a skincare product review right now. 

Personally, I felt like the cream did give my skin a noticeable bounce, and I woke up in the mornings thinking that I didn’t need anything more than a splash of water to feel good. The non-retinol ingredients soothed my skin, and I felt the retinol acting to prevent what SkinCeuticals calls “laxity,” the tendency for older skin to start sagging. My girlfriend even commented on my youthful glow (although she said she liked my wrinkles too, so maybe retinol is preventing me from reaching my Silver Fox era.) It’s not a magic potion by any means  ––  although I only tried it for about a month, I didn’t get the sense that I would suddenly wake up and look 23 again. Nevertheless, I liked the effects and will definitely re-up in the future to keep this as part of my routine. I’m not getting any younger, right?