PCA SKIN Intensive Brightening Treatment - 0.5% Pure Vitamin A Retinol Face Serum for Discoloration & Dark Spots (1 oz)

This is the product that got me hooked on PCA, I purchased the first one at my dermatologist's office. I have had such amazing results with this, however I'm fair skinned & learned to respect this product...it's professional grade & much stronger than other retinol products. Because I'm an OR RN & have to wear a paper mask at work (which irritates my skin) I use this at the end of the week only. After applying I use the Silkcoat Balm & eye cream which minimizes redness. This is the first time that I've made the choice to stick with one line only, using only PCA & I've had incredible results but this is the one product that has made biggest difference. As I noted in another PCA review, I recently met a friend (another RN) who thought that I had surgical work done...what a compliment! FYI, I'm 58 & don't mind bragging now.

I have very sensitive skin and this product does not irritate it at all. It works really well and i can see a deffinite difference in the texture and pigmentation within a day of use. I do peel some from it obviously, but that should be expected and its not too bad. Usually use it at the beginning of the week so I'll cease peeling by the end of the week. You don't have to use much, so it lasts a long time. honestly, if you put on too much of this and then complain about irritation and value, I think you're simply using it wrong, but of course everyone's skin is different and there's no cure all for everyone. It works well for me if used correctly.

Works great

The media could not be loaded. I’m an esthetician currently not working due to family illness thus I don’t have access to certain PCA products currently. I took a chance and ordered this online for $120 - it arrived used and half empty. Not to mention the product was a darkish brown instead of light like the normal ingredients. I was disgusted and appalled and will no longer be ordering medical grade skin care online no matter what! ..... I would give this zero stars if I could- not to mention when I opened the product the brown ingredients were runny and you could definitely tell was verrrry old - that or some dude put his pre meditated children into a tube- cuz that’s what it looked like! Stay safe and buy local when it comes to medical grade skincare! I’ve never given a review before but this was a must ! I am literally disgusted right now!

Been using this now for like 2 years in combination with the pigment bar it completely cleared my face in 2-3 months. What I love about it is it has your skin feeling so smooth and unlike a lot of other product you actually gradually see a difference in your skin week by week so you have confidence it’s actually working.

I really like this product. I'm 58 years old. Prior to using this, in the evenings I used Skin Medica's Lytera to reduce the appearance of sunspots, followed by .5% retinol for fine lines & wrinkles. This PCA product does the job of both in one application. My spots are not returning and my skin feels really smooth. I use other PCA products and have not been disappointed.

I love this retinol! He really helped my face!! I'll continue to use it!

Be careful opening this or it will spill. There is oil and I guess a cream that does not mix well. If you shake the tube it mixes a little better. I do NOT advise kneading the tube because it can get pinholes in it and create more mess and waste product.