RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream is Too Harsh for Sensitive Skin
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream Fails the Test
According to ads I've seen, RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream claims to be the only moisturizer on the market that can make you look ten years younger. Roc claims that in clinical testing, deep wrinkles were greatly diminished after 12 weeks of using RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream.
I was interested in RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream as a preventive measure against fine lines and wrinkles. I'm on the computer a lot and I sometimes wear glasses, so I was looking for a moisturizer that would prevent fine lines from forming on my forehead (as I seem to squint a lot!) RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream is intended to be applied in the evening and worn overnight, but I hesitated to do this, as I am very sensitive and prone to eye allergies.
So, I just used the product during the day for a while, but didn't see any noticeable results. What I did notice was a strong fragrance or odor that I could smell when I applied RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream to my forehead. I was careful to avoid the eye area, but my eyes sometimes felt like they could tear up at any moment, and I experienced some itching and burning.
This was nothing compared to the agony I experienced when I did eventually use RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream overnight. One evening I applied RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream to my forehead and went off to bed. In the middle of the night, I woke up in distress with stinging, burning eye pain. My eyes were bright red and tearing, and I felt a searing pain in both eyes. I was surprised by the allergic reaction; I had only applied a small amount of RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream and felt it had thoroughly absorbed into my skin before bed.
I went for a cold wet washcloth and endured the rest of the night in severe pain. I had tried to use RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream for a few weeks to see if it indeed lived up to the claims made by RoC and other beauty experts. But that night was it for me--I'll never use RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream again.
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream: From Bad to Worse
To make matters worse, RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream was slowly changing the texture of the skin on my forehead. I thought that the skin on my forehead was starting to look rough and pebbly and the pores seemed a bit enlarged since using RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream, but wasn't sure if I was imagining it?
I was talking with a relative about testing this night cream, and she happened to mention that my forehead did look different, it was a bit rougher and drier in texture than my usual soft, smooth skin. I'm glad I had just stopped using RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream when I noticed this roughness to my skin, and I was able to reverse this effect.
I used a soothing moisturizer and some Dove soap for a while, to bring my skin back to normal, and now my skin looks fine. I'm grateful that RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream didn't permanently change the texture of my skin. I feel that this product was far too harsh for my delicate sensitive skin, and it did result in severe eye allergies for me.
Where to Buy
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream is available nationwide in grocery stores and drugstores. I purchased RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream at my local CVS Pharmacy in upstate New York for under $20. The product is also sold at drugstore.com where a 1 fl. oz. tube was selling at a sale price of $18.39 (the item is regularly $22.99.)
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream claims to visibly diminish the appearance of lines and deep wrinkles; however, I found the fragrance overwhelming and the product very irritating to my skin. I can't recommend this product for those with eye allergies or sensitive skin; in my opinion, skincare lines like Natural Advantage by Jane Seymour and Garnier Nutritioniste are just as effective, but gentler options.
Source:
RoC:
www.roc.com
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream at drugstore.com:
www.drugstore.com/qxp88061_334918_sespider/roc/retinol_correxion_deep_wrinkle_night_cream.htm
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7 Comments
Post a CommentI had an allergic reaction to Jane Seymour's Natural Advantage. My skin was burning, very red and irritated. I am returning this product.
I am 49 and barely wrinkled. However I did try ROC Night Cream and felt like my face was on fire. My skin was dry, flaky and red. I stopped using the product and will not use any product with retinol again. Waiting several weeks for my skin to adjust is not worth the it! PS these are not lame reviews
This product, like many other retinols, was too harsh for my sensitive skin. I'm sure I'm not alone, many women with very sensitive skin and prone to allergies cannot tolerate retinol products like this moisturizer. This article reflects my own personal experience as a consumer of this product.
You ladies are a bit behind on the skin care and probably explains why you're wrinkled more than you think you ought to be at your age. Maybe you should consult a dermatologist before writing your lame reviews. First of all, retinols are gentler versions of retinoids. But both retinols and retinoids cause irritation and redness to the skin; that's partially a sign that you're not just applying baby lotion to your face. Once your face gets adjusted to the retinoid (it took several weeks for me), then the redness and flaking will go away. You might even notice a worsening of the skin condition, like acne flareups or enlarged pores. The retinoid acts a bit like salicylic acid by sloughing off the tops layers of your skin and increasing cell turnover. It goes further, however, in helping to strengthen collagen. Retinols are the only ingredient proven to physically minimize wrinkles without plumping or filling in lines. (ask any dermatologist), aside from proper use of sunscreen.
The same exactly thing happened to me!!!
I will never use this product again, I got more wrinkles under my eyes and the skin is burned!
Thank you for the article, I really appreciate it.
I have used the OLIVE NIGHT CREAM (from the Made from Earth skincare line) for almost two months now and I have seen a dramatic difference in my skin.
I am 56 years old, and while my skin is in good condition, at this age, you need products that perform. The Olive Night Cream did it for me.
When I wake in the morning my skin is so soft and smooth, like baby skin. Wrinkles are definitely diminished, especially near my eyes where skin is particularly vulnerable. I HIGHLY recommend using Made from Earth's brand Olive Night Cream. This new product helps your creams and serums to work even better, by removing the dead cells and encouraging cell turnover.
It is amazing. That combined with the Rooibos Tea Face Scrub is almost guaranteed to make your skin look younger and fresher.
Try these. You will not be disappointed!
you can find them at www.madefromearth.com
Retinol with dry up your skin for the first few months of usage or so. Eventually your skin adjusts. Vitamin A in Retinol form is proven to work against lines and wrinkles!