Satin Naturel 50ml Retinol Serum for Face Enhanced with Hyaluronic Acid Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid - Anti Wrinkle & Acne Treatment Skincare against Blemishes - Face Serum for Women

I had been using The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid and, though it works well, I didn't like the sticky texture which took ages to sink in. I'm so glad that I found this. It has a lovely silky texture which absorbs quickly and it smells incredible (probably the sweet orange oil)! It's vegan and not tested on animals and the ingredients are high quality and nearly all natural. I love that the main ingredient is aloe vera rather than water and that, alongside retinol (vitamin A), the serum also contains vitamin C and E and argan oil.This leaves my skin looking lovely and smooth immediately and when I wake up the next morning. Remember with retinol products you do need to be patient as it can be at least 12 weeks before you see any results and you may experience peeling and purging in that time. I had already used retinol products for many months before using this so only saw some very minor peeling around my mouth when first using this but I no longer experience this. I have noticed a reduction in fine lines and my overall skin tone and texture.I think this product is wonderful and amazing value given that it's 3x the size of The Ordinary products and will last for ages!If you found my review helpful, please click the button below. Thank you.

I was initially a bit hesitant to buy this product, as I sceptical about the whole retinol anti-ageing thing, but given it's a decent price for a strong concentration I thought I'd give it a shot. And having used it nightly for just over two months, I am amazed to report it actually works!There's no bones about it, my skin was showing signs of ageing. It was looking puffy, saggy, and I was starting to get jowly, which made me unhappy, to say the least. But I looked in the mirror the other day, and I suddenly realised my skin was looking a lot firmer and tighter, and the creases down to my mouth were a lot less prominent. Needless to say, I fully intend to keep on using this, as the results have been pretty eye-opening.*Things to note.*If you have sensitive skin, be careful, as this may be a bit harsh to use a lot of. I was suffering from eczema over the winter, and my skin was VERY sensitive, yet this was one product I could use without discomfort. However, if you're struggling, use just a single pump a couple of times a week until your skin's condition improves.As others have said; beware the purge! Acne will get worse, as will any patches of dry skin (i.e. eczema). Stick with it! Your skin will rapidly turn over and will throw a tantrum, but it will pass. My eczema actually cleared up after a couple of weeks of using this. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for my acne rosacea (easy come, easy go!).If you're blessed with large pores, sorry to tell you this, but they're probably not going away any time soon if you use this. This is something I can attest to.That being said. This product does an amazing job of firming the skin, and given it's a fraction of the price compared to most high-end retinol products, while being of a higher concentration, plus vegan and cruelty-free, it is definitely worth a buy!

This is a good serum for the price point. Not as good as the more expensive brands, but that's to be expected. The solution is nice and thin and is easily absorbed in to the skin. It doesn't seem to have a smell when it is absorbed in to the face, but if you forget to wash your hands you can notice a funny smell. Skin feels nice and looks good after about 6 weeks of use (I use along side a few other thing so it isn't purely this product)It is a decent size bottle and lasts a long time. I vary between 2 and 3 pumps, you don't need much! I buy this often, so it obviously works for me!

Please note that this product does not contain 3% Retinol. See in the question section where someone emailed the company and they themselves confirmed this.Instead it contains a “3% Retinol delivery system”, which basically could contain any amount of retinol they want, even something like 0.001%. The fact that in the email response they mentioned this supposed to be milder and for daily use implies than the amount of actual Retinol used is a degree lower than the more commonly used therapeutic doses.It’s a shame, since it’s a pretty pricey product for what you get. The ingredients are solid, and there isn’t much junk filler material, which is great... but there are many Hylauronic Acid and Vitamin C serums on Amazon for a lot cheaper than this, seems a shame to pay twice the price for an added fraction of Retinol.It’s a good product, the other ingredients within will still help the skin, and obviously all these 10,000 or so positive reviews don’t lie... it’s just a shame to see these sort of cunning “creative wording choices” that some companies use to mislead people into thinking they’re getting more for their money than they actually are.