Any tips for good “anti aging” face creams?
I"m also ordering one of the dupes above. While the pics of the product show a little more shimmery than i like, the reviews seem to indicate it is NOT shimmery, more dewy. And plenty of reviews from people over 50 so that’s a plus!
Amazon, please give @deb922 a nice little $ cut from our orders. 
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Not a cream, but Tretinoin (Tret). You’ll need a prescription or a trip to Mexico.
Sunday Riley’s Good Genes also will resurface your face slowly, but I get the same results from Tret for 1/10th the price. I’m vain and cheap.
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Weirdly, my online pharmacy denied my prescription for Trentinol because they said I was too old. I didn’t fight it but thought it was strange.
I’m a fan of Sunday Riley skincare also.
Thanks. I’ll look into that. I have a cabinet full of half used products my dermatologist sold me some vit c cream that cost almost $200 for a small container!
I already use Bayfree (blush and primer) which is why I was interested in trying Jones Road, but the link for the minis looks like it’s for the Miracle Balm only, and I want to try the foundation. I still haven’t gone for it, though, because I don’t want to pay $44 for the wrong shade, and it doesn’t seem like there is any brick-and-mortar source to try them.
You can get a tube of retinoin using GoodRX from the cheapest pharmacy on its list. It’s cheaper than using my Medicare drug supplement.
Throw out anything that is over 6 months old! Vit C serums work well to prevent dark spots, but they wouldn’t do a thing for wrinkles. You need something that can rebuild collagen… that’s where retinoids come into play.
My skin never stopped peeling from .3% retinol and anything higher would make my eyes swell. I stopped it all and will just live with the hyaluronic acid gel to keep my wrinkles hydrated.
How often are you using it and do you moisturize after retinol application? I’ve been using Retin A for several decades but I only use it a couple of times a week and always moisturize afterwards.
Every other day, then every 2 to 3 days…never stopped peeling even after 6 mos…possibly allergic reaction - can’t do more than the .3% as my eyes swell they almost look shut (not getting it anywhere near eyes). No, I did not put a moisturizer on after putting on the retinol but would the next morning after cleaning face and prior to adding makeup, if any.
It’s helpful to apply a moisturizer after applying retinol especially in the evening as it counteracts any dryness or sensitivity occurring overnight. I wait a minute or two after the retinol has fully been absorbed into the skin and then apply moisturizer.
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Yes Retin A has to be used so sparingly and at a low dosage to start. I always make sure my skin is dry before applying and then I add a lot of moisturizer after putting it in - never go to bed with only Retin A alone. Then wash it off the next morning and use thick moisturizer and sunscreen since it makes skin sun-sensitive.
Most folks might already be doing all of the above, just sharing in case it’s helpful…it might not be for everyone!
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My MIL started using Retin-A, maybe in her late 60s. She is now 99 1/2 (the half is important to her 
) and her skin looks great. I have no idea if she still uses it, but people are amazed with her skin. Of course, she may just have great genes, so no promises that is was the Retin-A.
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Okay so this is getting me ready to try again when i get back from the beach. Sparingly every other day or every 2 days? Can I just moisturize w/ my Neutrogena Hyaluronic Acid Water/Cream Gel (I love this stuff!). BTW, I have Vitamin C stuff as well (expensive) and it also makes me swell up.
Are you sure about the %. I use it every day, but mine is only .05%.
I started with .025%, every other day, and now I do .05% every night.
I put night moisturizer on pretty much right after I put it on.
Disclaimer - I am no expert
What you’re using is retinol (not retin-a or tretinoin, which are only available with prescription). My dermatologist recommended prescription, but not the non-prescription retinol. (You may not have been the person who asked the question about anti-aging, and I’m not trying to be difficult, just informative).
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You are absolutely correct that retinol and retin-A (the active ingredient in prescription creams) are two different substances. retinol is a precursor to retin-A and is supposed to be converted into it upon entering the cells. Practically, retinol is very unstable to air oxygen and decomposes quickly, so creams with it might have some additives to prevent this from happening. Not sure how effective retinol in these creams really is.
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Yes, that is what I said I was using in my post, Retinol.
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