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SUNDAY RILEY A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum #1
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SUNDAY RILEY A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum

$85.00

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Benefits

  • Fights the signs of aging
  • Improves the look of congested skin
  • Improves the appearance of damaged skin
  • Balances and soothes skin
  • Calms the appearance of redness for a more even-toned complexion
  • Vegetarian
  • Cruelty-free
  • Formulated without artificial fragrances, sulfates, parabens, gluten, soy, and phthalates

Key Ingredients

  • Retinol Ester Blend 5% + Liposome-encapsulated Retinol Blend 1% helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines and encourages signs of clearer skin
  • CoQ10 improves the appearance of aging or UV-exposed skin, for a healthier-looking, balanced complexion
  • Hawaiian White Honey, Bisabolol, Cactus Extract, and Ginger balance and soothe the skin

Research Results

  • In an independent blinded study of 102 women, after 4 weeks:
  • 90% of women saw boosted skin radiance and healthy-looking skin, and agreed the product was gentler than other facial retinoid serums used in the past
  • 88% reported that skin looked brighter
  • 87% of women saw renewed skin
  • After 6 weeks:
  • 96% of women felt the product was effective in addressing skin concerns
  • 95% of women were happy with the results of the product
  • 92% of women felt the product was gentle and non-irritating
  • 86% of women saw a reduction in the appearance of sun-damaged skin
  • 84% reported that skin clarity was improved and saw a reduction in the appearance of dark spots
  • 82% reported that their skin tone looked more even
  • 80% felt that their lines looked smoother
  • 72% felt that skin appeared less red
  • 71% saw an improvement in the look of expression lines

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How To Use

Apply 1-2 pumps in the evening to clean, dry skin. For targeted instructions, see below: For new retinoid users: Use two days on, two days off. Work your way up to every other day, then to daily, evening use. Follow with a hydrating oil or moisturizer, like C.E.O. Glow or Juno. Use an AHA serum, like Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment, on alternate nights to sweep away dead skin cells.

For advanced retinoid users: Use daily, in the evenings. Follow with a hydrating oil or moisturizer, like C.E.O. Glow or Juno. Use an AHA serum, like Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment, in the mornings to sweep away dead skin cells.

For sensitive skin: Apply a few drops of a gentle, hydrating oil, like C.E.O. Glow or Juno to your skin before applying A+ serum.

Ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Hexyldecanol, Diheptyl Succinate, Phenylpropanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Honey Extract/Extrait de Miel, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ubiquinone, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sorbitol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Polysilicone-11, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Algae Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate.

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Review Snapshot

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504 ReviewsWrite a Review
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
Pros
1Hydrating, plumps the skin, erases dark spots
1Brightens
1Clears blemishes
1Smooths skin
1This product really does what it is supposed to!
Cons
1So expensive
1Drying
1The Smell!
1Pricey
1Drying
Best Uses
1Blemishes
1Fine lines
1Uneven skin
1Apply sparingly at night or every other night
1Fine lines and wrinkles
Describe Yourself
1Female, 32 yrs old
130s, typically dry skin, fine lines
1I just turned 70 and need help with wrinkles
1Very busy Grandmother that works full time
1Senior Citizen with some wrinkles and damaged sk
Skin Type
5Combination
3Dry
2Normal
Most Helpful Positive Review
Best non-prescribed retinol products on the market

A+ High Dose retinol was my stepping stone into getting my skin use to retinols. I started my journey of retinol use with this product, which I still use to this day. On nights I am not using a tretinoin, I alway reach for my tried, and true Sunday Riley's A+ high dose retinol. I have never receiv...

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Most Helpful Critical Review
Beware of a bad reaction after 1 week of use

Whenever I try a new skin care product, I use it solo for one week to eliminate the variables in my personal 'clinical trial'. While the product smells fairly bad, I attributed it to no extra perfumes, so I got past that. I used it for 5 days as directed. It made my skin feel 'polished' and some ...

504 results

Miracle Serum!

Submitted 8 months ago

By Alexis

From Pocatello, Idaho

Tried so many products to try and get rid of my awful breakout across my forehead and down my cheeks...nothing worked ! Tried Sunday Rileys A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum and not even a WEEK later completely cleared up. Recommend this to everyone.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Good stuff

Submitted 9 months ago

By VHF

From Fontana

Got it on the 21 days sale. I read it helps with clogged pores (Which was my main reason for purchasing) and fine line/wrinkes,redness… so i decided to give it a shot and turned out to be the BEST product I have purchased. You do see result. Really good stuff. Will continue to pruchase from now on.

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Best non-prescription retinol serum

Submitted 10 months ago

By shopgal

From Bay Area, CA

This is truly I product I didn't know I needed. I saw it on sale during Ulta's 21-days of beauty and I'm so glad I took a chance on it. It has done wonders on my complexion, redness, dryness and dark spots. I had a rough area on my temple and it was gone after one application! I don't have terrible skin to begin with and I do have sensitive skin with some rosacea. I have been tolerating this serum well using the two days on/two days off method and likely will keep up that routine instead of using this everyday given my sensitivity. Based on the reviews looks like it is hit or miss if your skin can handle it. I'm so glad I had to sense to buy two during the sale but now I'm annoyed that I love it so much because it's definitely not a cheap product.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Sunday Riley is the best!

Submitted 10 months ago

By Alison

From Blaine Wa

This is the best retinol serum I've ever used. Goes on silky and absorbs beautifully. I've noticed even my deep forehead wrinkles have faded substantially. Would recommend to everyone!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Not sure

Submitted 10 months ago

By Kat

From Texas

I want to love it but the smell is so bad for me that even if this product worked, I would never buy again. I will continue to use it until finished bottle to see any results. If they can change that scent or take away the ingredient is causing the bad smell would be great.

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