CeraVe Retinol Serum for Post-Acne Marks and Skin Texture | Pore Refining, Resurfacing, Brightening Facial Serum with Retinol and Niacinamide | Fragrance Free, Paraben Free & Non-Comedogenic| 1 Oz

I do not have pictures, but I wish I did. I’m someone who never had much of a skincare routine, but invested in all the good stuff. I have sensitive skin and would get hormonal breakouts around the jawline until these past 6months. My forehead, hairline and jawline all looked like my skin had been purging itself and I’ve never had it this bad. The breakouts were constant and just kept moving slightly over when one cleared up. I started using La roche posay acne cleanser which did wonders, but my skin still had a few here and there, a lot of small bumps on the forehead that hadn’t amounted to much and quite a bit of scarring. I bought this to add a retinol into my routine and I LOVE it. It didn’t irritate my skin at all, helped some scars fade quicker and evened out the texture on my forehead. Get this, it’s affordable and will help you out even if you’re skin is sensitive and stubborn.

The first night using this I noticed my skin was baby soft in the morning. The following morning after my second application, I looked in the mirror and was blown away. I had to wake my husband up to see if I was imagining things. He thought I was wearing makeup because my skin was virtually clear. It literally took years off my skin, it was soft, glowing, and dramatically minimized my acne scarring. Unfortunately, years ago, I experienced permanent scaring due to a salon owner that told me that her treatment of popping my pimples would not scar. It ruined my skin, and I don’t think that there’s any cream or procedure that can fix it. It’s heartbreaking that I paid hundreds of dollars for someone to permanently damage my skin. I’ve been insecure for years, into my now early 40’s. Well, after trying this cream I woke up actually believing that my scarring was gone. It was that dramatic of a change. Out in the sun, or in unflattering light you can still see my scarring, but it’s greatly reduced and has given me so much more confidence. I also noticed that lines in my forehead are greatly reduced as well. This is why I call it botox in a bottle. I never believed in anti -aging creams until now. I hope to see more improvements, but I’m extremely happy with the immediate results. It’s extremely moisturizing too that doesn’t feel heavy. I apply it at night and then in the morning before I put on makeup. I use it as a primer.

I have struggled with cystic and hormonal acne for over 10 years and this was one of the most recent retinoids I have tried that didn't break the bank and works pretty well. I won't say it'll cure all acne issues but I would recommend trying it. I have sensitive, combo acne prone skin and it can be a bit drying but I just pair it with a good moisturizer and I'm fine! It doesn't burn my skin, and I've noticed a huge difference in the texture of my skin since I started using it (with a regular routine). I would use it every other day to every three days the first few weeks and then use it more regularly once you get used to it!!

I don't typically break out, and I had lots of small bumps that resembled a rash. But when I am super stressed I will break out pretty bad. I bought this and within two weeks my skin already looks better! And I've only used it maybe 6-7 times. I don't wear it everyday just yet. I wasn't sure how strong it would be on my sensitive skin. But I am happy with it so far!

I don't typically break out, and I had lots of small bumps that resembled a rash. But when I am super stressed I will break out pretty bad. I bought this and within two weeks my skin already looks better! And I've only used it maybe 6-7 times. I don't wear it everyday just yet. I wasn't sure how strong it would be on my sensitive skin. But I am happy with it so far!

I am not one to write a review so fast BUT…after 13 days, I can honestly say that my skin looks better than it ever has been. My skin tone has started to even out and my acne scars look so much better. I can only imagine what it will look like in three more months. I’m amazed because I have tried so many products that “say” they work and they don’t. Another plus is that I just threw out every other brand that I had used. Talk about streamlining…