I was honestly nervous to try a retinal product because I’ve heard so many stories about peeling, dryness, and irritation. My skin can be sensitive, so I didn’t want to deal with weeks of damage control. This Meditherapy Retinal Skin Booster has been such a pleasant surprise. It feels very lightweight and almost watery when you apply it. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave my face greasy or tight. I started using it a few nights a week, and I didn’t experience any burning or harsh stinging — which I was fully expecting. After a few weeks, I noticed my skin texture looked smoother and my pores appeared less noticeable. My skin just looks more refined and balanced overall. It’s gentle enough that I can actually stick with it consistently, which is the hardest part with retinoids. If you’re new to retinal or scared of irritation like I was, this is a really good place to start. It feels effective but still kind to the skin — and that balance is hard to find.

So far I’m loving this retinal serum, very gentle on the skin. Stop my Celimax to fully give a fair trial time. I’ll update in few weeks.