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0.1% Retinol Body Lotion.

Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion
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About this product

A body treatment combining 0.1% retinol with a 10% blend of alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic and mandelic acid) in a creamy serum texture, designed to address tone, texture, and signs of aging on the body.

Guru Score

88%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
3Gurus
3Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Creamy, hydrating texture without greasiness
  • Large bottle size lasts a while
  • Works well on hands and body

What they flagged

  • Expensive for the price

What the gurus are saying

This retinol earns consistent praise for bringing active skincare to a body area most people neglect, with a solid 0.1% retinol concentration paired with exfoliating acids that work together on tone and texture. The creamy, occlusive formula applies easily head to toe and layers well with peptide serums, though the price point is steep enough that some gurus suggest checking your budget first. One thing to keep in mind: don't pair the exfoliating acids with a separate body exfoliant on the same night.
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What the gurus are saying.

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"The second retinol product that I absolutely love is their body retinol. This competes with one of my absolute favorites by Necessaire. I think this one is slightly more hydrating. It's a little thicker and it's a little more occlusive than the Necessaire. Both are beautiful products."
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"The second retinol product that I absolutely love is their body retinol. This competes with one of my absolute favorites by Necessaire. I think this one is slightly more hydrating. It's a little thicker and it's a little more occlusive than the Necessaire. Both are beautiful products."
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"One of my all-time holy grails. This is Necessaire the body retinol. Absolutely gorgeous. It's 0.1% retinol with squalane. So it's not a retinaldehyde formula, but it is a retinol formula at 0.1% which is a pretty decent percentage. This is one of my holy grails. I keep this in my bathroom all the time."
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"Also by Necessaire, this is their body lotion. Retinol body lotion. It also contains 10% AHAs and 0.1% pure retinol. Great for mature skin."
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"This is their body retinol. This also has a little bit of lactic acid. So, gently exfoliating. You get your retinol. Super hydrating. One of my absolute favorite body lotions for after the shower."
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"I'm incorporating retinoids for the body and I'm using the Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion."
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"I love the necessary retinol complex, but I have a new one that I love even more. I'm debating whether to repurchase this or the new one that I found. So, we'll have to see once I finish the retinol product that I'm using right now."
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"My number one body retinol recommendation is by Necessaire, it's a 0.1% retinol, which is the highest that I've seen somebody mention, though another company had one at a higher percentage, but this is one of the higher percentage retinol products for the body that I found. So if you're looking for a good retinol body product, highly recommend this."
Yay
"I feel like your body is a little bit neglected like we're all about the retinoids and the exfoliants on our face and then our body skin is like hey what about me, I'm getting kind of crepy and saggy also, so having something like a body retinol I think is amazing. This also has alpha hydroxy acids. It's kind of like this plushy creamy serum and you can apply this like head to toe. It's 0.1% retinol which is like a good concentration and then a 10% blend of alpha hydroxy acids, I think it's glycolic acid and maybe mandelic acid. This is really nice if you're trying to kind of like up your body care game and you want some actives in your body care."
Yay
"I love Necessary's body retinol, it's a combination of retinol and exfoliating acids. It's been around for a long time, it's amazing for hands and body, it's a really good one."
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"One of my favorite products is still the Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion. It combines your retinol and your exfoliating acid into a pretty decent size product, and I think it is probably still one of the most complete products out there for tone on the body. It's something I recommend in the office all the time, but because it's kind of expensive I do always caveat it with, well, what's your budget-friendly alternative?"
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"I love Necessary's body retinol, it's a combination of retinol and exfoliating acids. It's been around for a long time, it's amazing for hands and body, it's a really good one."
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"The interesting thing about this product is that one, it has retinol in it for the body in a large container. This is 5.1 fluid oz. So it's a large bottle. And then the second thing is that this not only has retinol in it, but it combines the other ingredient we said to look for in your products, which is your alpha hydroxy acids. So this contains both glycolic and mandelic acid, which is going to do that exfoliation in addition to that collagen building that you see with the retinol. This is a combination of everything that you would probably need to treat the crepey skin as part of that treatment step for the body. Using this product, it feels nice. It feels extremely nice. Texture-wise, it's very hydrating, but doesn't feel like greasy or sticky or oily. It is extremely nice. The subjective portion is through the roof. Has multiple hydrating ingredients. It sits very well on the skin. So that's a huge win for me. This is meant to be an overnight treatment. I don't know that you would need to stack it with anything else. This is a pretty comprehensive treatment for your crepey skin."

Frequently asked.

What is Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion?

A body treatment combining 0.1% retinol with a 10% blend of alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic and mandelic acid) in a creamy serum texture, designed to address tone, texture, and signs of aging on the body.

Is Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 88%.

What is Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion's Guru Score?

Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion holds a Guru Score of 88%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

Who is Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion best for?

Necessaire 0.1% Retinol Body Lotion is generally suited to mature skin.

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