Retinol Plus XC

I was skeptical about switching, but this retinol formula is noticeably smoother on my skin than my old prescription. I've used it every other night for a month now and my texture has definitely improved.

After three weeks of nightly use, the texture of my forehead is noticeably smoother and the little bumps are basically gone. I like that it layers well under my moisturizer without pilling, and my skin hasn't flaked like it did with other retinols. That 96% stat from the study feels about right for

My skin has been calmer and more even since I started using this nightly, and the texture is rich enough to feel like a treatment rather than a basic serum. That 96% stat from the study matches my own experience—it genuinely outperforms the prescription-strength stuff I used before.