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4.5

55 reviews

87%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Renova (0.05% Tretinoin w/w) butylated hydroxytoluene, citric acid monohydrate, dimethicone 50 cs, edetate disodium, fragrance, hydroxyoctacosanyl hydroxystearate, light mineral oil, methoxy PEG-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer, methylparaben, PEG-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, purified water, quaternium-15, stearoxytrimethylsilane and stearyl alcohol, and sorbitol solution Renova (0.02% Tretinoin w/w) benzyl alcohol, butylated hydroxytoluene, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, edetate disodium, fragrance, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, steareth 2, steareth 20, and xanthan gum.

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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15 years ago

*rating will most likely change* This is less a bad review of the product and more of a warning review for new users: I've managed to burn my face pretty badly with renova and am currently red...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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15 years ago

I'm 47 years old and have been using Renova for only two months and already my skin is looking smoother, plumper and more radiant. At first, the Renova dried out my skin and I actually looked...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I have noticed a definite improvement in the texture of my skin. I can only use this every 2-3 days because it is incredibly drying. I use Cetaphil moisturizer as needed which helps with the...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

I am only 21 but my Dermatologist gave me a bunch of retinoid samples to try because I wanted to improve my pores/blackheads. I chose Renova because I have fair, sensitive skin and it seemed more...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

This has made a real difference in the quality of my skin. I'm 34, but smoke, and had started noting some pretty deep smile lines and lines around my mouth... I've been using the 0.05 (?) for about...

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

this is something I can say works and makes me skin silky smooth glowing and I just love everything about renova. This does not dry my skin out. I am only 31 but I get comments all the time about...

About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

Do you have to wear Sunscreen in the daytime when you use Renova?

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

04/01/08 I am going to keep updating this review as I continue using the product. I ordered the Galderma .025% Tretinoin cream through medsmex.com and have been using it for just over two weeks...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

At 43, with decades of stupid sun exposure showing on my fair face, this is THE ONE PRODUCT I will never do without! Rode out the first 2 weeks of peeling, redness, and irritation and am now...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

This is a review for 0.025% Retacnyl sold by MedsMex.com as Renova. I have super dry skin and previously tried Green Cream (3 & 6) and the mildest Vivant retinoid. It was obvious that retinoids...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

You know this is a good product when every doctor, PA and nurse in my dermatologist office uses and recommends it. Personally, I have been using it about 6-7 years. My skin is a little sensitive...

About reviewer (607 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

Renova is the only product, other than sunscreen, that has made a truly noticeable difference in my skin. I have been using it for approximately 7 years. I was a bit of a sun worshipper for a...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

i am 29 years old, with sensitive skin. i got a prescription for this after reading the fab reviews. in my case, renova (generic) has been working great for lighting old marks from acne, etc......

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrown

EyesBlack


5.0
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16 years ago

Holy Grail of skincare. I am 37 with the beginnings of forehead lines etc and this has made a vast improvement in the apperance of lines in the 3 months that I have been using it. It has also...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I've been using Renova (now the generic) for about 5 years - as soon as they'd let me start after having my last child! It absolutely makes a noticeable difference, but you have to use it...

About reviewer (511 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

This was expensive ($100) but dang, it works! I'm 45 and after living in Texas most of those years, I have some brown spots and some loose skin, mostly around my mouth and jaw. A few months of...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I have been using Renova .02% for 2 months and have already noticed an improvement in my skin. It is soft as silk and I really think that the sun damage is reduced. I am 40 with pale skin and wish...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

i LOVE renova, and recommend it to everyone who will listen, but they've decided to stop selling the .05% strength and are only selling .02%. if you use--and love--this product, please call...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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17 years ago

patent ran out on renova in 2003!!! its even on ebay!!!! type in renova n find it wow cheap

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesGray


5.0
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18 years ago

I have nothing but good things to say about Renova. I've been using it for six months and am seeing great results. I am forty years old with oily, acne prone, sun damaged skin. After six months...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown