For those of you who have tried, did you notice any improvement? I'm really scared to spend $120 on a skincare product but I'm 28yo, starting to see some lines and wrinkles, and I want to invest in myself.

Or am I better off spending the money going to a dermatologist and have them recommend me something that will most likely bring me some real results.

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Based on everyone's suggestions in this sub, I decided to switch to Medik8 Crystal Retinal from my regular retinal. It's been a little over a week and I have already seen such improvements. NO THIS IS NOT A PAID AD, I am just genuinely impressed.

I'm starting with the 6 and will move up to the 10 once this tube is gone. They sent me a sample of the new peptide serum so I've been using that alongside the retinal about 3x a week too, so I don't know if that's amping up the effects or what. Mostly my forehead fine lines are most noticeably less. My overall skin tone and texture look pretty great too, but they weren't bad to start with. One question though, did any of you notice a "cinnamon" smell to the CR6?? Do they all smell like that? That's my only complaint. I LOVE the texture of it, but the smell is kind of odd and off-putting. Anyways, thanks for the suggestions!! I'm loving their products so far!!

I don’t know which level to buy. I took the quiz, and it told me level 6, but I don’t know if that’s the one for me.

I’m kind of new to retinol, but I’ve been using one for maybe 3-4 months. I’ve been using the skinmedica retinol 0.25. It’s very gentle and I think it’s beginner retinol. I want to switch to medik8, but I don’t know which one?

Would be level 3 or level 6? Am I considered experienced as far as retinol? Thank you!!

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...Retinal seems to be a great option and Medik8 seems to be the most effective and beloved online. Has any experienced retinoid user jumped straight to 10, or 20? I'm thinking any less than that will fail short, and those two seem to be a good balance for me. ... [discussion below]

Just curious what others experiences were with leveling up with Crystal Retinal. I started with 6 and my skin looked AMAZING after about 3 weeks. After one tube, I moved up to 10. I'm now on my second tube of 10 and my skin looks...good...but I feel like it's just kind of maintaining and not doing anything more. So, now I'm wondering if I should move up to 20 or not. Will I see an increase in its effects? Is it possible my skin just does better with the 6? So, I'm looking to hear other people's experiences in moving up or down levels. Thank you!! ... [discussion below]

Anyone use medik8 crystal retinal? Just started the level 1. I have some health issues so I’m trying the absolute lowest dose first. Any experiences? ... [discussion below]

Please help! I’ve been using the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 for about 6 weeks and it has completely ruined my skin and self confidence! I started on one to two times a week and worked up to every other day, but then brought it back down to one or two days a week when the acne was really bad. I have oily acne prone skin but no where near as bad as this. Do I continue with it, with the purge clear, or do I stop all together. I’ve included a photo of my skin before I started on it. Help me please, desperate here ! ... [follow on comments provided recommendations on how to fix and manage this issue. The poster was active in the comments]

...I picked the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 instead of 3 since I don't have anything like this in my routine and I tend to be a bit sensitive.

For those who have used it before: - What do you think of the product? - How do you usually layer it? ... [follow on discussion provides layering guidance]