P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule Shot Cream | Retinol, Vegan Collagen & Bakuchiol for Pore Tightening & Moisturizing, Glass Skin | Korean Skincare, 60ml / 2.02 fl. oz

This stuff is rejuvenation in a bottle. I recommend highly

This is a hybrid between a gel and a cream. It’s on the tackier side when you first apply it, but it does absorb once you give it time to dry down. I have been pairing this with the ampule from the same line, and that’s really where I’ve seen the most benefits. I have really sensitive skin, and this is definitely on the gentle side for a retinol because I haven’t experienced any irritation. If this is your first time, try a product like this, I would definitely recommend a patch test and also to work your way up to using it regularly. This particular cream has some superstar ingredients. Specifically, it contains Bakuchiol, Which is a plant extract that essentially behaves in the same way that retinol does for the skin. It also contains both retinol and retinal, which are both well-known for their anti-aging benefits. The cream even contains several ingredients to help soothe and restore the skin barrier, such as panthenol and adenosine. Overall, I have been happy with this cream, and I think it’s pretty affordable considering the amount amount of ingredients it has.

Great for skin

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I am loving this face cream. It's actually pretty light on my skin for a cream; it soaks right in and makes my skin feel and look hydrated. It does have retinal and retinol in it, so be sure to use sunscreen when using this product! UV light will destroy the retinoids, so you will want to make sure your skin is protected. I really like that there is retinal in this as it only takes one step to convert to retinoic acid and become active in the skin. Retinol takes two steps, so it's not quite as effective. This cream also has Gluconolactone which helps lift dead skin cells to help make your skin smooth and even. I noticed this within a couple of days of starting to use this cream. That's just the tip of the iceberg. This cream has a lot of fantastic ingredients for your skin. The full ingredient list is: Purified Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Vinyl Dimethicone, Polylactic Acid, Succinic Acid, Gluconolactone, Bakuchiol, Retinal, removed comma ​Ascorbic Acid, Collagen Extract (10,000Ppb), Betaine, Panthenol, Retinol (475Ppb), Allantoin, Adenosine, Neem Flower Extract, Neem Leaf Extract, Turmeric Root Extract, Coral, ​Seahorse Extract, ​Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract, Holy Basil Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Arginine, Glyceryl Acrylate/​Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl/​Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Polyacrylate, ​Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, BHT, BHA

I had been using a Bakuchiol moisturizer that I'm almost out of, so I was excited to try this. The cream has a sort of strange slippery texture and goes on more like a gel. It does have a tightening feeling as it dries, and I'm not sure if that's meant to be the pore tightening mentioned? It doesn't feel super moisturizing, but ultimately isn't drying my skin out either. As far as skin improvement goes, I'm not sure I see a difference. It's not irritating my skin, so that's a plus.

I am not someone who spends a lot on skincare. I believe most expensive products have something else out there that can accomplish the work without breaking the bank. This is about 3-4 times pricier than the moisturizing hydro gel that I use daily. Give. The price I was skeptical when I first tried the product. I found the consistency very similar to my hydro gel and that was a selling point of this product. It feels fresh and hydrating without seeming greasy. It dries to a matte finish and your face will almost feel powdery. But it doesn’t look powdery. I have been using this 2-3 nights per week on my face and neck after oil cleansing and toning at bedtime. I love the way my face feels with this on at bedtime. I frequently wake up feeling like my face is greasy and desperately need to wash it immediately on waking. I like the way my skin feels with this product on overnight, in the morning I don’t feel desperate to wash my face. I don’t even feel like I need to splash water. I just like how this feels. I still do wash my face in the morning…eventually. I like this product a lot and think I will reorder when I run out.

Except for a bit of contents settling the creme is well packaged. I didn’t have high hopes, having never heard of this brand. The product itself has no scent, and is very thick textured. Initially it felt just wet and sticky after applying to my face, but as it dried I could feel it tightening. Note that I only use this at night. In the morning when I washed my face I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth my skin felt! I think the combo of ingredients is wonderful, just the right mix. Not too harsh for my skin but I’m on my 3rd night and without being too dramatic I feel like I can see a definite improvement in texture, and hopeful for more results. I’m also using on my neck. Very happy so far.