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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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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 ...

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I would buy over and over again

Submitted 1 year ago

By Jackie

From Charlotte, NC

Ever since I have started using this product, my skin has been glowing and has stopped breaking out. I feel like my skin finally is starting to look radiant and more useful. Love this product.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Amazing night oil - So glad I found this

Submitted 1 year ago

By Vanessa

From St. Paul

This is a "throw your other products away" kind of product. I love the way this works and feels. I really like putting on night oils but usually they are just hydrating. This one works so well, after one day my face looked softer. After a week pores were smaller, more uniform color and wrinkles less noticeable. It gets the deep blue color from blue tansy oil which is a very good essential oil for skin. The german chamomile is also nice.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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An amazing product

Submitted 1 year ago

By Andrea

From Charlotte, NC

Only had this serum for a week, but I can already tell a huge difference in my skin! It has cleared up my acne and made my skin texture much smoother. Can't wait to see long term results. I will be buying this again!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Rash

Submitted 1 year ago

By Lee

From Florida

I was so hopeful that this would help with my aging skin, especially after reading so much about how great Sunday Riley products are. I wanted to try a gentler alternative to the retinal I was using which is a stronger version of retinol. Unfortunately this was not only stronger but it gave me a horrible reaction. I woke up with a painful blotchy rash over my entire face, neck and chest. In addition to that I had new wrinkles under my eyes even though I didn't apply any there, so it must have migrated. Not sure if this was an allergic reaction or this was just a very strong formulation.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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BREAK OUT

Submitted 1 year ago

By Stacy

From Miami

This burned and broke out my skin, be very careful if you're using this. I had to return and DO NOT recommend .

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