Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion: a Guru Score of 91%

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Dark spots and post-acne marks3 experts

“This is a nice product to treat other areas of your body, especially if you have discoloration and fine lines.”

Loss of firmness1 expert

“After I'm done, I use this Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion. I use it on the areas that I really want to get that collagen and firming benefit from.”

Dr Alexis Stephens, watch at 3:35

Crepey skin1 expert

“Versed makes a retinol body lotion that you can use on your arms for crepey skin, for thickening up the skin on your arms.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 5:41

Calming retinoid irritation1 expert

“It contains encapsulated retinol at 0.1%, which is a good concentration, along with other ingredients like cocoa butter and vitamin E.”

Dr. Jenny Liu, watch at 18:55

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

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"Or even Versed, it's pretty gentle."

All 4 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu

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"The product I'm recommending today, which I absolutely love this year, is Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion. [...] It contains encapsulated retinol at 0.1%, which is a good concentration, along with other ingredients like cocoa butter and vitamin E. It has a nourishing, creamy texture that isn't sticky or heavy, and it's really ideal for anyone seeking anti-aging benefits on the chest, neck, and other areas like the hands."

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"This is that version, but made into a bigger tube formulated specifically for body use. It's very gentle. I love the formula. It's hydrating but not super thick, greasy, or sticky. Ingredient-wise, it contains 0.1% retinol, which is suitable. We don't like to dwell too much on the concentration, because formulation is everything, but here it's a good concentration that we know works well and is less irritating."

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"I also want to mention that I have recently started trying their retinol body moisturizer, which I have been loving. It's really elegant and lightweight. I've been [...] using it on my neck, because my neck is one area where I cannot use standard retinols on a regular basis, and I've been loving it."

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"Or even Versed, it's pretty gentle."

Beyond50Skin

32k subs

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"I don't think they have a percentage on here, though I could be wrong. This [...] gentle retinol body lotion is fantastic. [...] If you're looking for something budget that actually is lovely and works, try this. It also has AHAs and BHAs. It has 1% or 0.1% pure retinol, then 10% AHA, peptides, vitamins, and glycerin."

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All 4 takes from Beyond50Skin

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"I don't think they have a percentage on here, though I could be wrong. This [...] gentle retinol body lotion is fantastic. [...] If you're looking for something budget that actually is lovely and works, try this. It also has AHAs and BHAs. It has 1% or 0.1% pure retinol, then 10% AHA, peptides, vitamins, and glycerin."

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"This is their gentle retinol body lotion. I really did like the texture of this. It doesn't have the [...] exfoliating urea or lactic acid, which is slightly exfoliating but really hydrating, especially for dry mature skin. It does have the retinol, so it's kind of a one-hit wonder as far as ingredients. [...] I probably won't repurchase it, but if you're looking for a retinol-only product, I really like this."

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No BS Beauty

89k subs

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"Next up is the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion, or just generally any retinoid lotion. This one I like. It's $18 and it's fragrance-free, just a nice body lotion with retinol. Retinol is one of the most studied anti-aging ingredients that exists, if not [...] the most. It helps with collagen production deep down in the skin and helps firm it up. You don't necessarily need to apply this everywhere."

Doctorly

3.59M subs

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"One really good option is Versed. This is actually a pretty good deal too for Black Friday. [...] Their body retinol is normally $20, and now it's $13.99. That's [...] 30% off sitewide, I think, with no code needed, [...] so $13.99 is a pretty good deal, and you get six fluid ounces for that. Body retinol in general is going to be a good option for you, and I think this is a good one."

All 3 takes from Doctorly

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"One really good option is Versed. This is actually a pretty good deal too for Black Friday. [...] Their body retinol is normally $20, and now it's $13.99. That's [...] 30% off sitewide, I think, with no code needed, [...] so $13.99 is a pretty good deal, and you get six fluid ounces for that. Body retinol in general is going to be a good option for you, and I think this is a good one."

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"I know Versed has a body retinol that's very inexpensive, and it's another good option."

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"The Versed Retinol just came out and it's six ounces so it's bigger than the Paula's Choice option and it's less expensive and this is going to have similar effective ingredients to the Paula's Choice one except it's a lower price and a bigger size. [...] In addition to having retinol it has jojoba oil which we really like as a body oil or skincare oil and it also has squalane which we love."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

723k subs

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"The first one I've ever used was Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion, and it is really good. Now, you can get this at Target, and you can get it on Amazon, but I'll just show you here. The texture is really nice. So you've got this retinol, and you go ahead and apply it there. If you have easy bruising, I tell my patients to apply a retinol or vitamin A cream on the forearms and the legs, because it helps rebuild collagen and thicken up the skin in those areas."

All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"Versed makes a retinol body lotion that you can use on your arms for crepey skin, for thickening up the skin on your arms. If the skin on your arms is very fragile or prone to bruising, you can also apply it to your chest and your neck. Don't neglect this area, always say so. This is a nice vitamin A lotion to put on as well, and it's quite gentle for this very sensitive area."

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"The first one I've ever used was Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion, and it is really good. Now, you can get this at Target, and you can get it on Amazon, but I'll just show you here. The texture is really nice. So you've got this retinol, and you go ahead and apply it there. If you have easy bruising, I tell my patients to apply a retinol or vitamin A cream on the forearms and the legs, because it helps rebuild collagen and thicken up the skin in those areas."

HotandFlashy

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"I brought it to show you, just in case it is the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion. I do like this one a lot too. If you want to use retinol all year round, I would recommend the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion for the warmer months of the year or if you live in a hot place."

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All 3 takes from HotandFlashy

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"It's about halfway down, so it's much less than one percent, because that's just how it is with retinols. [...] This one also has squalane, but it has cocoa butter instead of shea butter, and it has vitamin E. Compared with the other one, I like its ingredient list a little less. This one tends to be a little more lightweight. I do like them both, but I have not repurchased the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion."

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"I brought it to show you, just in case it is the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion. I do like this one a lot too. If you want to use retinol all year round, I would recommend the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion for the warmer months of the year or if you live in a hot place."

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"I tried the Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion and I like using it. This one is a little bit more lightweight although it does take a little bit longer to rub in. It's 17.99 for this which is a really good price for a retinol cream. I've been looking for a retinol body lotion to alternate with my Alpha Skin Care body lotion [...] and I think I found it. This one is definitely a super fave because of the price point."

Sincerely Miss Ash

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"I also really like the body retinol lotion as well. This is a nice product to treat other areas of your body, especially if you have discoloration and fine lines. It just really helps to give more of that even skin tone, but it's also very moisturizing as well. And if you're going to be using a body retinol product, you also want to make sure that you're wearing sunscreen on those areas that are being exposed to the sun, so that these areas don't get worse and these spots don't come back."

All 2 takes from Sincerely Miss Ash

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"It has kept my skin nice, comfortable, and moisturized. I haven't really seen too much of a difference in terms of my fine lines, but it has really helped with the tone of my skin. I also love the cocoa butter, the squalene, and the vitamin E, because these are additional ingredients that are going to keep the skin nice and comfortable. Let me show you what it looks like on the back of my hand."

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"I also really like the body retinol lotion as well. This is a nice product to treat other areas of your body, especially if you have discoloration and fine lines. It just really helps to give more of that even skin tone, but it's also very moisturizing as well. And if you're going to be using a body retinol product, you also want to make sure that you're wearing sunscreen on those areas that are being exposed to the sun, so that these areas don't get worse and these spots don't come back."

April Basi

72k subs

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"I've actually personally used this lotion and I love it so much. It's only nineteen ninety nine dollars, and it's better for dry skin, I'll say that right away. [...] It has retinol, which is great for turnover, great for hyperpigmentation, firming the skin, and keeping it looking luscious, younger, and tight. The retinol in it is encapsulated, which means it stays stable until it gets deeper into the skin before it bursts open to start taking effect."

Doctor Anne

56k subs

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"You could purchase a dedicated body product like the Versed Press Restart Body Lotion, which uses a low concentration of retinol."

Skin Obsessed Mary

33k subs

✓Mixed

"It's pretty reasonable, I think it's about 18 at Target now. Did I notice a massive difference with the inclusion of the retinol? I kind of didn't. I thought it was lovely. It takes a long time to rub in, which is not a problem for me whatsoever. My skin felt soft, and I thought it was hydrating. I don't know if those retinol benefits were there as much as I was hoping they would be, but I thought it was fine. I originally bought two or three of them and I've used them up."

Dr Alexis Stephens

582k subs

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"After I'm done, I use this Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion. I use it on the areas that I really want to get that collagen and firming benefit from."

The Budget Dermatologist

725k subs

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"Versed makes a Body Retinol that is a good option."

Hyram

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"This one is awesome if you want to make sure you're taking care of your body skin as well as your face. [...] This one is a great way of getting those gentle retinol benefits and damage repair across your body, and one of the reasons I like this one the most is because it's a very lightweight lotion, it's not super heavy, so you don't have to worry about sweating overnight or feeling [...] sticky in your sheets. It's a great option and easy to find at Target."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Mixed

"Retinols to the body can help improve the visible signs of skin aging like sunspots and may help improve the look of cellulite and stretch marks, though don't get high hopes—we're talking modest benefit. This looks [...] moisturizing, but retinol body products tend to go on in a streaky fashion. It has encapsulated retinol which is presumably more stable and has better penetration."

Cassandra Bankson

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"This has been phenomenal. Why did brands not put retinoids in body lotions sooner? I've worked with dermatologists who have sat there and told patients to mix just a pea-sized drop of their prescription strength retinoid in with some CeraVe and spread it on their body because it can help with anti-aging and it can help with a lot of skin conditions. This is a [...] creamy emollient retinol body moisturizer and it's actually a decent amount for what you get and the price is not horrible."

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All 2 takes from Cassandra Bankson

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"I use the Versed Retinol Body Cream, I use retinoids, I use caffeine creams, and that's what I do for any stretch marks or cellulite, and I really don't let it get to me the way it used to."

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"This has been phenomenal. Why did brands not put retinoids in body lotions sooner? I've worked with dermatologists who have sat there and told patients to mix just a pea-sized drop of their prescription strength retinoid in with some CeraVe and spread it on their body because it can help with anti-aging and it can help with a lot of skin conditions. This is a [...] creamy emollient retinol body moisturizer and it's actually a decent amount for what you get and the price is not horrible."

Gothamista

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"I have tried a few, but this is the one I've been using most consistently. It contains 0.1 percent encapsulated retinol, which for me is just the perfect concentration, because I can only tolerate retinoids at a low concentration. I can use it every single day without any issues, and [...] the consistency really makes a big difference, so I can feel that my skin is being treated on a deeper level."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Retinoids

Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion?

A body lotion with encapsulated retinol, cocoa butter and vitamin E, designed to moisturize and help firm and smooth skin on the arms, chest, neck and other body areas.

Is Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion worth it?

Mostly yes. 14 of the 16 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 91%.

What is Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion's Guru Score?

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion holds a Guru Score of 91%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 16 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.

Who is Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion best for?

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion is generally suited to dry skin, normal skin and mature skin.

What is Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion is good for dark spots and post-acne marks (3 experts), loss of firmness (1 expert), crepey skin (1 expert) and calming retinoid irritation (1 expert).

Is Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion good for dark spots and post-acne marks?

3 experts who reviewed Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion say it is. Sincerely Miss Ash put it this way: “This is a nice product to treat other areas of your body, especially if you have discoloration and fine lines.”