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Watts Beauty 2.5% Retinol Cream with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & Phospholipids
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Customers find the retinol cream effective in brightening the complexion and reducing light wrinkles and blemishes without causing sensitivity or irritation.
The product is valued for its affordability and the small amount needed for application, covering a large area.
Some users are disappointed with the lack of improvement in pore size and feel the product has no effect on their skin issues.
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A active priced at $35-40 is considered mid-range. Generally, actives cost between $24 and $68, and have an average price of $52.
Overview of the highest quality evidence for the active ingredients in this product
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Creidi P, Vienne MP, Ochonisky S et al. Profilometric evaluation of photodamage after topical retinaldehyde and retinoic acid treatment. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998;39:960–965.
Diridollou S, Vienne MP, Alibert M et al. Efficacy of topical 0.05% retinaldehyde in skin aging by ultrasound and rheological techniques. Dermatology. 1999;199:37–41.
Kwon HS, Lee JH, Kim GM, Bae JM. Efficacy and safety of retinaldehyde 0.1% and 0.05% creams used to treat photoaged skin: A randomized double-blind controlled trial. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018;17:471–476.
Mordon S, Lagarde JM, Vienne MP et al. Ultrasound imaging demonstration of the improvement of non-ablative laser remodeling by concomitant daily topical application of 0.05% retinaldehyde. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2004;6:5–9.
Fisher GJ, Datta SC, Talwar HS et al. The molecular basis of sun induced premature ageing and retinoid antagonism. Nature 1996;379:335–338.
Griffiths CEM, Finkel IJ, Tranfaglia MG et al. An in-vivo experimental model for topical retinoid effects on human skin. Br J Dermatol. 1993;29:389–399.
Riahi RR, Bush AE, Cohen PR. Topical retinoids: Therapeutic mechanisms in the treatment of photodamaged skin. Am J Clin Dermatol 2016;17:265–276.
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