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TNS Recovery Complex.

SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex

About this product

A serum containing SkinMedica's patented TNS technology with over 380 growth factors and exosomes designed to stimulate collagen and elastin production for firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

Best for

Mature skin

The Guru Index verdict

70%

Approved

✓Approved · 70%
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What the gurus are saying

Gurus agree the formula is potent and clinically backed, with real growth factor content that outperforms SkinMedica's other TNS options. The overwhelming complaint is the strong fragrance, which several reviewers find so offensive they avoid using the product entirely despite recognizing its efficacy. A dermatologist notes it suits those willing to invest in advanced anti-aging; the consensus is the ingredient profile is solid but only for fragrance-tolerant skin.
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Key actives & flags

Alcohol-free

Full ingredients

Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/​Fragrance, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Isoeugenol

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No BS Beauty
No BS Beauty
89k subs · 2k devotees
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"The SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex has more exosomes and more growth factors than the advanced serum, but if you don't like fragrance, get the advanced serum instead because this one smells terrible. I got it on a really good sale thinking I'd suffer through the scent because of that good ingredient, but I still haven't opened it after five months. I thought maybe I could cover it up with several layers of products and hopefully the smell would dissipate, but yeah, that smells terrible."
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"There's really no other real beneficial ingredients in this one. I don't know why they added so much fragrance to it. If they made this fragrance-free, I would buy this one all day every day. The TNS Advanced Serum has a lesser amount of the human fibroblast conditioned media, but it's more expensive. If they took the fragrance out of this one, I would buy it every time, but they haven't. It's strongly scented. I don't recommend it. I will try and layer it under something so I don't smell it, but it smells strong."
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"SkinMedica also has a recovery complex that contains exosomes as well as their TNS growth factor condition media. It's got a very strong fragrance though. So if you can handle it, it's worth it, but I just can't handle the smell."
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"The SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex has more exosomes and more growth factors than the advanced serum, but if you don't like fragrance, get the advanced serum instead because this one smells terrible. I got it on a really good sale thinking I'd suffer through the scent because of that good ingredient, but I still haven't opened it after five months. I thought maybe I could cover it up with several layers of products and hopefully the smell would dissipate, but yeah, that smells terrible."
Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
315k subs · 6k devotees
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"SkinMedica's TNS Recovery Complex is one product that really has been recommended by dermatologists and certainly is not cheap. If you're looking for something that does contain growth factors that has been shown in clinical studies to help stimulate your skin's natural ability to create new scaffolds and support structure, collagen and elastin to create more youthful, firm, and bouncy looking skin, it's worth investing in. It's not for everyone, but for that individual who's looking to take their anti-aging or pro-aging skincare to the next level, I think this could have potential in your routine. TNS is a patented technology by SkinMedica that stands for tissue nutrient solutions and essentially contains over 380 growth factors and cytokines that have been clinically shown to help improve fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture, skin tone, as well as improved skin firmness."
Beyond50Skin
Beyond50Skin
31k subs · 1k devotees
✓Approved
"Back in the early 2000s SkinMedica came out with their TNS Recovery Complex using growth factors and we're all kind of getting used to the idea of growth factors being a part of many skincare products but this is going to explode in the next few years with growth factors becoming so common in skincare."
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