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0.3% Retinol Plus.

Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol Plus
Retinoids

About this product

A lightweight retinol serum formulated with 0.3% retinol plus bakuchiol, designed to improve skin texture and appearance for those new to retinoids.

Guru Score

84%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
2Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What the gurus are saying

The 0.3% retinol concentration earns praise as the sweet spot for people stepping up from gentler actives, offering enough strength to make a real difference without overwhelming intermediate skin. Gurus also highlight the addition of bakuchiol, a gentler complement that some say works like a softer cousin to retinoids, which may help ease the adjustment for anyone still getting used to how their skin reacts.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take November 2024

What the gurus are saying.

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"For intermediates the product that I love is Paula's Choice 0.3% plus retinol so the reason I love this particular product is it's at the right percentage"
Yay
"This is a really really nice option and I also love the fact that you get that [bakuchiol] which some people say is like a gentle alternative to retinoid"

Frequently asked.

What is Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol Plus?

A lightweight retinol serum formulated with 0.3% retinol plus bakuchiol, designed to improve skin texture and appearance for those new to retinoids.

Is Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol Plus worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol Plus's Guru Score?

Paula's Choice 0.3% Retinol Plus holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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