retinol for beginners mistakes & troubleshooting

Easy, tested retinol for beginners mistakes & troubleshooting for busy weeknights.

The first time I applied retinol, I thought I’d burned my face off. My skin was red, tight, and peeling like it had been…

I remember the first time I tried retinol — I was 22, had a bad breakout, and was convinced this was the miracle product…

I remember the first time I applied retinol to my face — it felt like a chemical burn, and I panicked. I had read…

I remember the first time I tried retinol — it felt like a slap in the face. My skin burned, flaked, and I was…

When I first started using retinol, I was excited but also terrified. I had read about its transformative powers but had no idea how…

I remember the first time I applied retinol—it felt like I’d accidentally used a chemical peel on my face, and my skin was screaming.…

I remember the first time I slathered retinol on my face — it felt like I'd poured liquid fire on my skin. I didn't…

I remember the first time I applied retinol—it felt like I'd set my face on fire. My skin was red, tight, and burning. I…

The first time I applied retinol, my skin felt like it had been sandblasted. I was 24, and I had just bought a $35…

I remember my first time using retinol — it was like opening a can of whoop-ass for my skin. I had read all the…