QRxLabs 1% Retinol + 5% Niacinamide Serum for Face and Body - 2 Fl Oz | Dual-Action Treatment Brightens, Reduces Appearance of Fine Lines, Smooths Texture, Hydrates for Healthy Skin Barrier

I was a little skeptical because I’ve never heard of this company, but this serum has really good ingredients so I took a chance. I bought this to fade my acne scars and while I’ve only been using it for one week, I can already see a noticeable difference in the marks. It’s not a miracle overnight product but it’s definitely working (slowly but surely). This product does not irritate or sensitize my skin at all, even though I’ve tried applying it twice a day on some days. The first couple days I did have a minor breakout but the spots were extremely small and went away quickly with the help of the serum. I think this might have been just a slight purge, but I chose to stick I out and now my skin just keeps looking more and more clear. My skin is also looking brighter (probably because of the Niacinamide?) and smoother. I am 23 and I’m hoping that this will help prevent wrinkles. The other products I use with this are: CosRx Low ph Good Morning Gel cleanser, Etude House Soon Jung 2x Intensive barrier cream, and Cerave AM facial moisturizing lotion with spf.The product itself is very thin and soaks into my skin pretty much immediately which I like as opposed to being thick and sticky because I don’t have to sit there and wait a long time to apply my moisturizer before the serum dries. The bottle is opaque which is great for storing retinol.Hopefully with more time it will completely fade my acne scars so I can finally have clear skin! Everyone has different skin but I would definitely recommend trying this and seeing if it works for you. Just keep in mind that patience is key and good things take time! Don’t give up if you don’t get overnight results (trust me I wish there was a silver bullet product too) Just give it a chance to see the full effects, it can take up to 8-12 weeks for retinol to have its full effect on the skin.I will update this post in 3 weeks to tell you guys my 1 month progress with my acne scars.

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Assuming there's no false advertising going on, this is a very cost effective 1% retinol serum. Even if the retinol were a lie, it's a good price for a 5% niacinamide serum, so I figured I wasn't losing out on much if the retinol turned out to be a lie.I did have a very mild purge when I started using this (every other day for the first week, daily after that). Which was a minor miracle in itself, as I've never really purged from AHA or BHA. After a couple months of usage, my skin was noticeably smoother and my pores looked smaller. As far as the retinol claims go, it looks legit. I only harp in this fact because literally everywhere else, 1% retinol anything is incredibly pricey, yet this no-name brand does even better than The Ordinary at retinol pricing? Amazeballs.The serum itself has a loose gel texture that goes on almost like a dry oil. It dries down incredibly fast and tends to dry up any dampness from previous layers of skincare. It has an odd smell that my brain calls "medicinal," which is a terrible description, but I can't articulate it any better than that. The scent doesn't linger.It comes in a brown glass pump bottle, but not a very dark brown as it's quite easy to see how much serum you have left. The pump kind of sucks. Mine is hard to press and more often than not ends up shooting the serum all over my hands instead of a nice dollop on my fingers. One pump is enough for my face, but I have a small face and am not generous with application.My main beef with this formulation is the amount of hyaluronic acid in it. For the love of somebody, why does there need to be so much? It's the second ingredient on the list! No wonder it's drying up my skincare layers! I can't get enough hydration in my cheeks during the dry summer months, so they end up feeling dehydrated during the day. It's excessive and makes this formula not friendly to skin that is prone to dehydration or to those who live in dry climates.It's not hydrating or moisturizing, so you would only use this for the retinol and niacinamide benefits. It's oddly gentle considering the high retinol percentage, so it's a good retinol starter if your skin isn't sensitive. And since this is retinol, always remember to wear sunscreen!

I am so shocked!!!! I just turned 40 and over the last year I feel like my skin has aged 10 years. Between the hormanal acne, the scars left from hormonal acne, and oversized pores, my skin looked horrible. On top of everything else, my skin is oily and sensitive. I was using products by Dr. Gross and they were great, but they just became a financial burden so I had to switch. I purchased this product along with the Glycolic/Salicylic Acid 10/2 Acne Control Pads on 4/3/2020 and started using them 2 days later. I used the serum twice a day (morning and night). I was using the pads daily but found that they are strong enough that 2-3 times a week would suffice. The transformation that I saw in my skin within the following few weeks was AMAZING!!!1. My pores are much tighter2. My skin looks and feels so smooth3. The old acne scarring is fading more and more each week.4. My skin looks bright and fresh*Throughout the first few weeks, my skin began to purge, so I broke out. I've worked on my own skin long enough to know that this is normal so it didn't really worry me. Those breakouts were short-lived, and didn't leave any lasting damage. Even with the breakouts, the overall texture my skin looked better than it had since I was in my early 30s.The serum lasted 2 months with me using it 2 times a day. I'm heavy handed so I probably used more than I should.I can't rave enough about this product. I am just so excited to not have to put foundation on everytime I leave the house.

I was really excited about this product because it has excellent ingredients (hence the three stars). Unfortunately, my skin will not tolerate it.I used it for a couple of nights, and then several pimples popped up out of nowhere (I rarely get pimples any more--maybe one due to hormones every couple of months--so I was not thrilled!)I thought maybe they were due to general irritation from the power of the vitamin A, so I decided to take a break and then start more gradually. After about a week the pimples had disappeared again, so I tried using a tiny portion every other night, followed by a good moisturizer to calm my skin. After just two applications another crop of pimples started to appear. I stopped the product again and they're mostly healed.At this point I don't believe the vitamin A is responsible (after all, it's supposed to prevent pimples, not cause them!), this product just doesn't work for my skin. (I gave up and dumped it so I can use the bottle for something else, so I expect I have zero chance of returning it.)Lots of people have great results with this product, and it has excellent active ingredients for a reasonable price, but if you experience a sudden, unusual breakout I recommend you stop using it to see if it's responsible.

One of my favorite niacinamide serums. It helps improve my skin's texture and leaves my complexion looking brighter and smoother.

I got this because I have big pores ! I also am prone to acne ! BUT this does not actually make your pores smaller. They make them look smaller by unclogging them and encouraging top layer skin growth that kinda squeezes them ! Laser treatment can burn away the top of pores so they actually are smaller but it's not a pleasant experience ! Dermafill by skin perfection can also make them smaller by adding more top layer skin. This is a huge help for a smoother looking face. I am now on my 7th bottle and swear by it . I have less acne and breakouts and healthier skin. It is at a concentration low enough so that you do not have to worry about sun exposure and you can use everyday ! I have never had a rash . It does dry out fast on its own but both vitamin A (retinol) and Vitamin B3 (nicinamide) are know to do that . That's why I mix mine with loreal revalift and Euceryn as well as retase by skin perfection (all these reduce pores as well). I highly recommend this because one bottle last a long time and its a good price. No red skin or peeling but effective enough ! So all 5 stars ! I hope you may have found this helpful . [email protected]

Now that I'm in my late 30's the years of sleepless nights are taking their toll. I was looking old, getting wrinkles and uneven skin tone. I still haven't been able to entirely stop acne, especially in times of high stress. I have relatively oily and sensitive skin. So I got a bottle of this. For about 10 days I had little white heads in my t-zone, but otherwise the side effects and purging were minor. After 3 weeks my pores are smaller, skin is tighter with a more even tone, and my acne is gone. I use two pumps once a day, one for each side of my face. Multiple people told me I'm looking younger and more healthy. All I've done is use this with a light moisturizer. Great product!

Confesso que eu errei na utilização desse produto nós primeiros dias e minha pele sofreu com isso.Eu tenho Síndrome do Ovário Policísticos e sofro com breakouts com frequência, apesar da medicação.E se aparecem espinhas/cravos, não tem produto que dê jeito, por isso tenho um acervo enorme de produtos pra acne.Nós primeiros dias eu utilizei eles com o retinol e o resultado não foi nada bom, então resolvi arriscar e dar uma chance pra o produto, utilizando-o uma vez ao dia, pela noite e o resultado foi incrível!Não estou utilizando nenhum outro produto para acne e meus peitos estão limpinhos e livres de cravos. As espinhas que apareceram com o uso incorreto estão secando e cicatrizando super rápido! Sinto minha pele mais iluminada e hidratada. Extremamente satisfeita com o produto! ❤️

I was specifically looking for retinol and niacinamide, so I was happy to find a serum containing both these ingredients. The retinol is at 1%, which apparently should not be used by a novice, as it can be irritating, but my skin isn't sensitive and agreed with the product straight away. The texture is light and fresh, it sinks into my skin in seconds, without drying it out. Two pumps are enough to do my whole face and neck. The bottle says this product can be used daily, although every so often, I forgo the serum for a deep hydrating mask to give my skin a break.My pores are already looking smaller and my skin is so soft already after a month. I have yet to see a difference in skin tone, redness and wrinkles, but I am happy to continue with this serum.

Muito bom! É incrível! O custo benefício é maravilhoso, cumpre exatamente o prometido, deixando a pele mais clara, lisa, livre de manchas e os poros mais fechados. Certamente comprarei novamente. Praticamente sem perfume. A válvula é muito forte, o que as vezes faz o produto voar longe, mas tirando isso é perfeito mesmo!

Just like the eye one this actually does what it says where ive went through tons of products that say all this but dont actually work like they say as well.This does, brilliant product and my only warning to other sensitive skin people who maybe already know this but if applyomg this or the eye product after a shower wait atleast 10 mins or tingles a bit and goes red but iit goes away as fast as it comes ten mins later gone and fine.This is maybe common knowledge due to pores etc with realy hot showers and steam filled bath room but thought I should mention.Aye though both this and the eye one were cracking wee purchases.

Tenho passado o produto dia e noite, com total cuidado com o sol. Diria que para hidratação ele é muito bom, mas em outros aspectos como diminuição de marca ou poros ele não funciona. Na hidratação sinto minha pele mais esticada e firme, é excelente para pessoas que não possuem muita mancha e quer apenas hidratar