Product Reviews Rated 4.49 out of 5 stars
132 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review So impressed - comparable to $$$ brands This stuff is so flippin' impressive! I decided to try it during a bogo 50% deal. I have used the Vitamin C serum and decided to try this retinol serum when restocking (retinol is otherwise known as Vitamin A). I am super impressed by the noticeable difference in my skin texture in the morning. Since this is a retinol product, I use it only at night to avoid sun irritation and damage. Used correctly, it does not irritate my sensitive skin. I am a neurotic label-reader and I watch out for toxic or harmful chemicals from EWG lists. This product is safe, effective and affordable! I have used some very high-end serums in the past few years, spent nearly $100 a bottle, and not been nearly as impressed as I am with this Mad Hippie Vitamin A serum. This brand frequently does buy-one-get-one half-off promotions, which is also a bonus! My only, tiny gripe is that it is in a dropper bottle - pump bottles are more hygienic and do not let air and light in, like the dropper style. The benefit of the dropper, I guess, is that you can control the amount you use (silver lining).
Most Helpful Critical Review Eh I wanted to love this product based on the reviews. I tried it for two months off and on and decided to return it. The serum leaves a slightly sticky residue and made no visible improvement to the discoloration of my skin. It's not drying, and made my skin look rosy, but I don't think it "dramatically improved" the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation marks I have, which was my main concern. I don't have wrinkles so I can't speak to it's ability to help with that. I'm going to keep using the exfoliating kind in hopes that it will help prevent blackheads and brighten my skin, but I'm not convinced. Topical vitamin C powder seemed to be much, much more effective for me.
Reviewed by 132 customers Uhhh‚wow 4
mel from Undisclosed
So I just started using this for about 1 week. I know everyone says this but when I say I have sensitive skin I mean the kind of skin that if you touch it with a finger it becomes red, blotchy, then basically shrivels up, dies, and flakes off. I'm not exaggerating. That being said, I have to be very very careful what I use on my skin. I began using this as instructed (every other night) and making sure to wait the ten minutes to apply my night cream. My skin is so clear and without redness that I'm alarmed. Should my skin look like this? Where is my rosacea ? What about my flakes on my forehead ? And did I mention that dark spots/post acne hyperpigmentation are starting to go away ? I'm floored. I'm hoping my skin doesn't start to react badly so here's to hoping.
Five star glowing review 5
MS from MA
Applied AM and PM. after cleansing
I keep buying it!! 5
Mama of 3 in my 30's from Medford, Oregon
It's so soft and soaks in. I think it's helping my aunt damaged skin! Sometimes I put it on in the middle of the day just to hydrate wrinkles.
Not worth it 1
The Runner from San Jose, CA
This serum did nothing for my skin. It claims to have Vit A, but it does not work like Vit A. Waste do not buy this product.
I'm 46 and love this stuff 5
Pattie from Bedford,Tx
I have been using this wrong. Make sure and read the bottle about waiting ten minutes. My younger sister says that she can tell a big difference in my skin. She says I have a forehand of a 20 year old. This stuff has really helped with acne. Buy it. Don't give it a second thought. HPR is good stuff.
Going back to Cerave 2
M from Boston, MA
It didn't irritate my skin but I don't think it did anything to improve my skin, either. I've been waking up feeling like my skin looks tired and am not noticing the same "glow" I was getting after using the Cerave retinol product.
Did formula change? 3
Laurie from Undisclosed
I have been using and absolutely loving the vitamin a serum for many months now. I just ordered and was delivered a new bottle and it seems something is "off". It's way more runny/watery than other bottles, the color isn't as white and my face has started breaking out terrible. And I never get breakouts. If the formula has changed - please consider going back to the original.
Fresh and clear skin! 5
Kate from San Antonio, texas
I love the feel, smell, quality of this. Retinol was too strong on my skin. This is perfect, giving me the same results with no breakout or peeling
If there was only one skincare item 5
Mya from Undisclosed
I could use besides fash wash it would be this amazing serum! I ordered this from another online store because of a sample I got from here. The sample worked so good I HAD to get the full size! I came here to ask for 3 things. A double strength retinol serum (my skin can handle it), a retinol body wash, & retinol body lotion. Vitamin A is simply amazing and I want...no I NEED it alll over me. Please madH consider adding this to the skincare family. Thank You!
Awesome 5
Les from Texas
got this because I wanted to get into retinol but wanted to build up my skins defense first. this made my skin so soft evened my skin tone fast and skins soooo good.been using for less than a month and already see results.
I love this! 5
Ohhamandamarie from NC
Very first product I used by mad hippie. So glad I did. I love the whole line. This product helps my skin glow! All the actives have done wonders for my skin with nightly use.
Magic! 5
Mermaid from Sacramento
Leaves your face so smooth and radiant! Seriously, buy this! It's magical.
Keeps my skin SO soft 5
Danielle from Undisclosed
I love this Vitamin A serum! It helps me with my anti-aging worries, and my skin is insanely soft. I urge people to speak to their doctor first before taking this advice, but my OBGYN even OKed this while I was pregnant, so that was a HUGE bonus.
Awesome stuff! 5
amanda from Undisclosed
My skin is glowing like never before! Love it!
Where was this product when I was a teen? 5
CarCar from Fl
I used toner, serums, vitamin A, moisturizer and then oil at night. Toner, vitamin c, moisturizer and sunscreen in the morning
Not for me 2
Justme from Utah
Really wanted to love this. I'm currently still using Mad Hippie eye cream and antioxidant oil when I need more moisture on my face (I have extremely dry, acne prone skin and I live in extremely dry Utah.) I had high hopes for this one but unfortunately it broke me out really badly. I thought maybe if I stuck with it my skin would adapt, but after a couple weeks of nonstop breakouts I finally gave up and threw it away.
The Serum I Didn't Know I Needed 5
Mikayla from Undisclosed
I hadn't heard of Vitamin A, and was intimidated by the thought of it being a chemical exfoliant (sounds frightening!) After using this and feeling my skin after, I'm so glad I tried it. I have sensitive, easily congested skin and my deep, painful breakouts have decreased significantly after adding this into my routine!
So effective yet gentle on my skin 5
Dana from Undisclosed
This product is a game changer. It has done so much for my skin over the last 6 months without any irritation.
Coconut oil 2
Hay from Ny
My fault for not reading the ingredient list before buying. Returned.
Wanted to love 3
Kayla from Undisclosed
Wanted to love this. Smelled so good, felt great, but broke me out.
I would buy this product again. 5
mimi from IL
Does not irritate the skin and use it every night without irritation.
Amazing - Highly Recommend 5
Jess from Undisclosed
I've been using this for about 2 months and my skin looks better than it has in years. I'm 44 years old. I have very sensitive combination skin that breaks out very easily. My skin is clear, my pores look smaller, my skin coloration is so much better my fine lines are improved. It's very difficult for me to find products that don't irritate my skin or make my eyes burn (even when I don't use them directly in my eye area) but Mad Hippie products don't irritate my skin at all. I use this at night and the Vitamin C serum during the day.
Nice 5
gracerj from Hawthorne, CA
First time putting it on I could tell the difference. It's very soothing and primes the skin well before adding a moisturizing cream. This works very well for my sensitive skin.
Immediate Change in Texture 5
Corinne from Washington
I loved this serum, and I used the entire bottle. I noticed an immediate change in my skin texture and pigmentation. This product delivers on it's promises.
Nothing 1
Andrea from Tel Aviv
I used this serum as directed for two full months with absolutely NO difference to some age spots on my face. I also saw no difference to my skin in general. But I think people have a lot of wishful thinking when it comes to products like this. I was already using good serums, so I didn't expect to see any differences except on that promise about fixing discolorations. And it failed on that.