Recommend a retinol

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I had a prescription for retin-a. My bottle is almost gone and I'm pretty sure my derm won't just call in a refill and will want to see me so it will be a 45 copay and then the prescription cost (which I'm not sure what that would be). Is there any department store or drugstore brands that are good? I don't care if it's $ or $$$. I just want a good retinol.
Thanks!

[veruca5839]

There was a recent discussion on a similar topic:
pandce.proboards.com/thread/556633/drugstore-retinol-cream-recommendations



Personally, I like the Paula's Choice retinol products as they don't tend to irritate my sensitive skin (whereas prescription retinol did).

I'd also check this list for other recommendations:
www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia-skin-care-reviews?N=4294966879+4294966031+4294966904&Ns=p_num_days_published%7C0

[bluestreet]

The generic tretinoin .05% that I get from the mail order pharmacy I use was $55 (rite care). And the tube is huge. So that would cost you $95 (ETA: I mean $100. Fucking math), and would likely last you 3 times as long as an OTC retinol cream. Just a thought.

[mfluder]

Nov 6, 2016 13:31:57 GMT -5 @cocoa said:

I had a prescription for retin-a. My bottle is almost gone and I'm pretty sure my derm won't just call in a refill and will want to see me so it will be a 45 copay and then the prescription cost (which I'm not sure what that would be). Is there any department store or drugstore brands that are good? I don't care if it's $ or $$$. I just want a good retinol.
Thanks!

the FDA approved 1% differin (a retinol) for over the counter use. I still have my full prescription but I imagine I'm going to this route when done.

Eta: my bad, I read all the announcements but I just checked and despite approval in April there is no in store release date yet.

[mrsukyankee]

I use Paula's Choice as well and like it.

[ijack]

I posted this in the link above, but I've heard great things about this one.
ordinaries.com/product/rdn-advanced-retinoid-2pct-30ml

[bunnies]

Nov 8, 2016 10:24:47 GMT -5 ijack said:

I posted this in the link above, but I've heard great things about this one.
ordinaries.com/product/rdn-advanced-retinoid-2pct-30ml

I bought it! Just received it and started using so no long term results yet. But so far, I like it!

[bugandbibs]

Have you considered using a telederm like Curology? It's $20/month including the prescription. Someone on here can probably give you a referal code.