85%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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ingredients

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Emulsifying Wax, Glycerin, C10 30 Cholesterol/Lanesterol Esters, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Retinol, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Acrylates Copolymer, Bisabolol, PEG 10 Soy Sterol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Stearic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Propyl Gallate, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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5 years ago

Apart from a prescription Retin A, this is a very effective retinol. Alpha has another retinol product as well, Enhanced Wrinkle Repair Cream, which I used for years. Reduces breakouts and keeps my...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOily, Medium

HairOther

EyesHazel



4.0
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7 years ago

Tldr: OTC Retinol with vitamin C that's affordable and gentle, but without dramatic results. It's an unscented cream in a tube (easy dispensing) that applies smoothly and finishes almost matte....

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

I'm on my second or third tube of this. I go through stages of using it religiously, forgetting about it in favor of another night product, and then coming back to it. It has no scent and goes on...

About reviewer (133 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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8 years ago

I have purchased this but haven't tried it, review pending. ----- NOTE: This product has gone through some name changes in the past few years. In the past it was named "Retinol Night ResQ",...

About reviewer (180 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesOther


5.0
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9 years ago

I treat my skin well and often follow different procedures during the changing seasons here in the NE. Summer I need products for oil, winter dryness, etc. This is an EXCELLENT retinol for...

About reviewer (315 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairOther, Other, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I am three months in with this product. I am seeing really nice results. I apply it at bedtime, blended with jojoba oil or moisturizer. My skin is breaking out a lot less, and the tone is pretty,...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

I purchased this about 9-10 months ago after seeing what long-term retinol use could do on /r/skincareaddiction, where another user also recommended this product. I figured it couldn't hurt to try...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

For the price, this is a good product. I couldn't find this in a store around me but it was easily available online (got it on drugstore.com). There's no scent, which I like. This has a light,...

About reviewer (326 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I bought this over a year ago and still haven't finished the original tube. I am one who never got past the flaky skin from prescription retinol products so I thought an over-the-counter version...

About reviewer (123 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Nothing like it for skin firming and the price is amazingly reasonable. Buy it at the Neoteric site for the best deals. Neoteric is the company name; Alpha Hydroxy is the product line name. I...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Olive, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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10 years ago

My skin decided to start aging early. No matter how much water I drank, no matter how healthily I ate, no matter how well I protected my skin from the sun. I started noticing the "11's" between...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

This product was a complete nightmare. I do not have sensitive skin but this broke me out. I waited for 5 months for the "purging period" to stop. horrible horrible product. I am using Paula's...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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10 years ago

This is a great product! It has worked wonders on my combo, acne-prone skin. I have definitely noticed a reduction in pore size and my acne is clearing up. Also, my skin is a lot more glowy. I have...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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10 years ago

I have used Philosophy Help Me at night for years. On a suggestion by a friend, I tried the ResQ. I purchased 2 tubes for the price of one Philosophy. This wins hands down. It is not as thick, so...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

Not a miracle but definately noticed a difference in ance flareups. I was hoping it would be stronger. Overall great product for the price.

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

This stuff is amazing!! Rather skeptical with the entire product range at first but after using this in conjunction with the 12% soufflé during the day, my skin looks better than when was in my...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I have tried many times to make this retinol treatment work for me. At first, I would try it once or twice a week to "harden" my skin to the retinol. I also used Alpha Hydrox 12% Souffle on the...

About reviewer (156 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I just started using this a few days ago as I want to include retinols in my skincare lineup. Before I take the plunge with a prescription I decided to go the drugstore route. I experienced a few...

About reviewer (335 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Years ago, Alpha Hydrox products were readily available in grocery stores here in Canada (just as they were in the US, something which featured in their tv ads - no fancy department stores and easy...

About reviewer (1702 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This is one of those products that isn't cutesy or sexy. It just WORKS! I used to use philosophy help me but couldn't keep up with the price so after some research I stumbled upon alpha hydox...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown