CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment
Based on 475 reviews
CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment
A potent and uniquely formulated retinol solution that hydrates and delivers remarkable anti-aging benefits with a controlled-release delivery system to allow for even, consistent absorption.

CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment

Based on 475 reviews
A potent and uniquely formulated retinol solution that hydrates and delivers remarkable anti-aging benefits with a controlled-release delivery system to allow for even, consistent absorption.
  • Advanced hydrating complex absorbs quickly
  • Diminishes the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines
  • Light lotion texture delivers powerful results
  • Use after cleansing, toning & exfoliating skin
Skin Types:
All Skin Types
Concerns:
Wrinkles, Anti-Aging
Ingredients:
Full ingredient list
    1 oz
    $56.00
    Travel Size...
    $11.00
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Why is it different?
Combined with potent antioxidants, CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment is a specially formulated light lotion that absorbs quickly and goes to work immediately to enhance hydration and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven skin tones. Licorice, oat extract and other soothing ingredients help to calm redness.
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What does it do?
Goes to work immediately to visibly refine pore size and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and uneven skin tone. The light lotion formula is supplemented with nourishing licorice extract, oat extract and other soothing plant extracts to calm skin and ease redness. You’ll be amazed at how much younger-looking, firmer, and radiant your skin will look and feel.
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How to use

Limit initial use to three times per week; gradually increase frequency to every other night, then finally each evening as tolerated. Apply a pea-sized amount amount after cleansing and toning. Carefully avoid the lips, eyes (including eyelids) and corners of the eyes. Can be used on the perimeter of the orbital bone if desired. To minimize irritation, try combining with 2-3 drops of Resist Moisture Renewal Oil Booster.

Note: Some people may experience a delayed sensitized reaction to 1% retinol. Do not assume that if no reaction is seen after a few applications that you can apply this product more frequently. Pay close attention to how your skin responds and adjust usage accordingly.

If sensitization occurs (redness, flaking, tenderness, or drying of skin), reduce frequency of use or mix one pump of the Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment with your favorite Paula’s Choice serum or PM moisturizer. If sensitization persists, discontinue use. Protect skin daily with sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

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Ingredients
Key Ingredients Salix alba extract dipotassium glycyrrhizate Arctium lappa phytosterol cetyl esters tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate retinol Glycine soja sterols glycerin sodium hyaluronate allantoin Avena sativa palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 lecithin dimethicone palmitoyl tripeptide-1 laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein Glycyrrhiza glabra ceramide NS palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 tocopheryl acetate
Product Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Dimethicone (skin-softening), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Butylene Glycol (hydrating), Isononyl Isononanoate (emollient), Castor Isostearate Succinate (skin-softening ), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (texture enhancer), PEG-33 (stabilizer), Polysorbate 20 (texture enhancer), Behenyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), PEG-100 Stearate (texture enhancer), Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate (stabilizer), Polymethylsilsesquioxane (texture enhancer), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Retinol (skin-restoring), Ceramide NG (skin-replenishing) , Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (skin-restoring), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin-replenishing ), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (antioxidant plant extracts/skin-soothing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (licorice extract/antioxidant/skin-soothing), Avena Sativa Kernel Extract (oat extract/antioxidant/skin-soothing), Arctium Lappa Root Extract (burdock extract/antioxidant/skin-soothing), Salix Alba Bark Extract (willow bark extract/antioxidant/skin-soothing), Glycine Soja Sterols (antioxidant/skin-softening ), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (antioxidant/skin-softening), Sorbitan Laurate (texture enhancer), Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester (skin-soothing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Hydroxyethylcellulose (texture enhancer), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Tribehenin (emollient), Caprylyl Glycol (skin-softening), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-softening), Pentylene Glycol (hydrating), PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides (emollient), PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer (stabilizer), PEG-10 Phytosterol (fatty acid-based emollient), PEG-8 Dimethicone (skin-softening), PEG-14 (texture enhancer), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (texture enhancer), Arachidyl Glucoside (texture enhancer), Arachidyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), Sclerotium Gum (texture enhancer), Carbomer (gel-based texture enhancer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative).

Ratings & Reviews

Amazing treatment with great results

5

The CLINICAL 1% Retinol is one of the best treatments I have tried, making my skin looking better almost instantly. It plumps and makes my skin smooth, minimizing the look of my fine lines (forehead, smile lines). I don't find it hydrating, I use it with a good moisturizer. I have tried other retinol treatments and while they help, nothing has the same amazing results for my skin like this one. I have combination skin, some dry patches (especially in cold weather) and a good tolerance to retinol (I use it 3-4 times a week). I actually prefer the travel size, I can finish the big bottle in one year.

Ana, P.

Santa Clara, CA

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An essential product for anti aging

5

In only 2 weeks, my skin is smoother and has more glow. I used it ever 2 to 3 days, allowing the mild peeling to reveal smoother skin. Even one annoying dark spot looks better. Expect light p[peeling, but it's worth it for what lies beneath. This is product is now part of my extensive Paula's Choice regime.

Adventurer

Southern California

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Worth every penny

5

Nothing works as well for me as Paulas Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment. Before I got serious about skincare I'd think - oh that one is a little cheaper or I'd get caught up in the fancy packaging and nice smells of department store brands. But I always walked away feeling I wasted my money. Either I couldn't trust the product to not irritate my skin or it flat out didn't do anything. I can't even fathom the amount of money I have spent on products that just ended up in the trash. But not this stuff - I treasure it - along with my other skincare from Paulas Choice. Not only does it do what it says but I wake up in the morning and my skin feels moisturized and soft. Healthy. Finally.

Trish

St. Louis, MO

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i didn't like it when it first came out !!!

5

long story short, i tried it when it first came out and i used it for more than a month and it didn't do ANYTHING to my skin. and i am using it now and it made a huge difference to my acne and pigmentation in less than 2 weeks !!!! so i donnow if it was something wrong with the bottle i have used in the past or something else !!!!??

khaled

US

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Need to get rid of milia?? GET THIS

5

I have very sensitive, milia-prone skin that barely agrees with products I try to use. I could rant and rave about this stuff for days because it COMPLETELY changed my face. My skin is softer, firmer, more radiant, and every trace of milia I had is gone. I will be buying this again, for sure!!!!

Meranda

Altoona, PA

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I have glowing and supple skin from this!

5

I'm 38 years old and have sensitive skin. I'd honestly never really gotten complimented on my skin before, until I started using Paula's products, and can tell there's a huge difference in it's condition. My skin used to have a sort of dull cast to it that began in my mid-thirties. Now I get complimented often and people ask what I use every time. If your skin can tolerate a retinol, I highly recommend this. Just make sure you follow the instructions. It took about three weeks for me to be able to apply this daily. A heavy moisturizer helped, but now my skin's adapted.

Ida

Indiana

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One of my favorites!

5

This product works wonders for my skin's texture. I use it daily at night with the BHA liquid and am completely fine (I have sensitive skin). I have mild acne scarring/hyperpigmentation and feel that this works well with the BHA, peptide booster, and niacinimide for improving those issues :)

Dan

Chicago

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The best

5

This stuff works. Don't listen to the other reviewers complain about the pump. Only once in the last 10 years that I have a problem in the company sent me a brand new one free of charge. This makes my skin look softer and dare I say younger. For reference I am 50 years old with very fair skin. My skin is in phenomenal condition primarily from the use of daily I repeat daily application of a good SPF. Paula's Choice retinol has taken it to the next level. Don't skip sunscreen because everything else is pointless. Sunscreen is the one step you can never do without because it will undo all the good you've done by the way I like this better than prescription because I can use it almost every night

Krista77

Bucks County pa

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The best

5

The best retinol treatment I've ever used. I've been using this for years and it's fabulous. Highly recommend it!!!

ConDam

Tampa, Fl

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Great product!

5

This is one of the only products I use where you literally see the results in days. It took me about a month of sporadic use to acclimatize to the retinol but now my skin is very resilient and I'm able to use it even with a BHA. This product has done wonders for my pores and overall skin vitality.

Kate West

Vancouver, BC

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