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- su*****Aug 27, 2023Dry SkinSensitive SkinBrightening/Dark SpotsInner DrynessWrinkles/ElasticityEnlarged Pores
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ConsAs with all retinol products, I want to see more definite wrinkle improvement effects, but if I apply too much, it could lead to serious side effects. Since I can't just apply a large amount, it seems I can only expect a gradual, subtle effect.
- cc*****Nov 28, 2021Combination SkinAcne SkinSebum/BlackheadsEnlarged Pores
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Cons- The scent is a bit strong.. - Before getting used to it, I felt a slight irritation.
TipThe first retinol product I tried was the Dr. Différent one, and when I ran out, I happened to get a great deal on it at iHerb, purchasing it for just over 10,000 won. But the retinol concentration might be a bit high, as I sometimes felt irritation, so I had to take breaks from using it, and ended up using it for quite a while. I'm really not sure how to accurately assess the retinol content in products on the market... Also, from the point where I felt the irritation, I started applying the cream first before the product, and it's recommended to have the retinol product contact the skin first for retinol products. The retinol product I'm using now goes on right after the toner, and I finish with a cream, but if possible, it's recommended to apply the retinol product before any creams or lotions.
- Hwahae UserJan 14, 2021Combination SkinSensitive Skin
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ConsThe amount is small, the container is heavy, and it would be better if there was an ingredient list.
TipIf you use it with a night cream, your skin will feel really smooth in the morning.
- Hwahae UserAug 21, 2020Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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This review was written by a Hwahae Trial Reviewer who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions. Trial Reviewers' reviews undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.ProsThe skin texture is visibly improved as the dead skin cells are smoothed out.
ConsWhen used excessively, it caused flaky skin the next day, which was quite uncomfortable.
TipTry mixing a small amount into your regular moisturizer or apply it lightly before your cream. It's better to use it intermittently rather than daily. Sunscreen is a must!!!
- pu*******Feb 28, 2020Combination SkinAtopic Skin
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Cons1. The ingredients... I didn't really check them before buying (it wasn't even on Hwahae) and now I see it's a chemical cocktail. 2. The scent... this isn't the 80s, and it's a strong, unpleasant odor that I wouldn't even put in my mom's cosmetics. Upon reflection, there are only two disappointing aspects, but they are so powerful that I couldn't even use half the product and had to banish it from my vanity. I'm usually the type to stubbornly use up products, but this one didn't even cause any special troubles - I just couldn't stand using it.
TipMake sure to smell the product before purchasing... the fragrance is not only strange, but also unpleasant... it has a scent that makes you hesitant to apply, like something that's been sitting on your grandma's vanity for ages... While Roc may have been a pioneer in retinol skincare, these days there are decent retinol products from other drugstore brands, so you don't have to stick with this one.
- ch*********Dec 6, 2019Combination Skin
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ConsThere are too many bad ingredients in it :( It would be great if they could make it without those. The quantity is also too little... I wish they had made it in Korea... It would be better if the price was a bit lower. And I don't know if it's a trade secret, but there is no mention of the percentage of retinol in the ingredients, which is confusing and difficult for first-time users. So I had to start using it in small amounts and gradually increase. Earlier I was using 1.1%, but I started using this right away. In the beginning, there was a lot of irritation. It took about one and a half to two months to fully adapt. The usage is about one or two pumps each time.
TipI only use it in the evenings. Try to gradually adapt to it. You need to use the full amount that comes out in one pump to see the effects. I apply it to half my face with one pump. That's the amount needed to see the effects. It takes time to get adapted to it in the beginning.