A 57-YEAR-OLD woman has revealed the drugstore product that reduced the signs of aging on her face.
She raved about no longer having an interest in cosmetic injections after achieving her desired results with the beauty buy.
She shared her product recommendation on Reddit’s 45 Plus Skincare forum in response to a user in her 40s asking how to get rid of forehead lines.
The beauty enthusiast said her skin became more youthful by routinely using Neutrogena retinol cream and facial massages.
“Visible improvements in less than two months of regular use!” she said, writing under the handle WyrddSister.
“I’m not expecting them to completely go away, I will be 57 this year.
“I’m happy with the reduction and I will continue to use these things from now on.
“Also has improved sagging upper eyelids and jowls, elevens, marionette, and nasolabial folds.”
The Redditor revealed she achieved impressive results despite using the cream less than recommended by Neutrogena.
“I realized today that the instructions are to use it twice daily & I have only been using it once daily!” she said.
“I am excited to see how much more I can improve things this spring.
“I have zero interest in getting any work done including injectables – but am happy to use this cream and do weekly spa hour with facial massage.”
Many people upvoted the post to show that they were grateful for the non-invasive anti-aging tip.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Facial Serum has a 4.5-star rating out of a possible 5 on Target.
The $34.99 product has been formulated to treat fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and dullness.
Many Target customers have penned glowing reviews about the serum.
“A must-have in my skincare regimen,” one person said. “I love this product and have noticed a huge difference in the lines on my face.
“I use this daily, and my skin feels amazing and has a true glow. Very light scent.
“A good size bottle for the price point, and it doesn’t take much at all.”
Another shopper said the texture of their skin improved “tremendously” including their acne, while a third said the serum helped to “soften laugh lines.”
Dr. Marisa Garshick explained just what, exactly, retinol is.
“It’s a vitamin A derivative that, when applied to the skin, helps to actually regulate skin cell turnover,” she said.
“That means it’s helping to keep that cycle going, and in doing so, it’s going to also help to stimulate and promote collagen production.
“It helps to prevent the pores from becoming clogged.
“It helps to keep new skin cells on the surface, which is what gives the skin that nice glowy look.
“It’s also going to help to boost collagen production over time, so it can take several months to sometimes see those full effects, but it’s helping to build collagen to smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
The delighted reviews come after New York-based dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick recommended the product.
Speaking to The U.S. Sun, she said there’s a viral “skincare trifecta” trend on social media that involves using a cleanser, retinol, and a moisturizer.
She said Neutrogena retinol has a “science-backed” formulation that can help people who want to prevent the signs of skin aging.
Dr. Garshick added that retinol can also be beneficial for reducing acne, skin discoloration, and tightening pores.
