For those in search of effective anti-ageing skincare, retinol is a key ingredient to look out for. Now, Boots customers can enjoy nearly £28 off a best-selling product that harnesses the power of this potent component.
As part of their weekly £10 Tuesday sale, the No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Retinol Night Concentrate, usually priced at £37.95, is now available for just £10. Retinol’s strength has made some shoppers hesitant to try it, especially given the advice to start with once-a-week applications and gradually increase usage.
Some individuals, particularly those with highly sensitive skin, have found the ingredient too harsh in certain products. However, the Boots offering has been specially formulated to minimise the irritation often associated with retinol creams, making it ‘ideal for skin new to retinol use’.
This anti-ageing solution holds the title of the No1 retinol product sold in Boots. It contains 0.3% pure retinol and works to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration, blemishes, and pores by accelerating cellular turnover, reports the Mirror.
No7 asserts that it’s clinically tested and expertly designed to deliver ten skin benefits, including addressing dark spots and pigmentation, visibly enhancing skin texture, and promoting a more even skin tone. The No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Retinol Night Concentrate combines two of the ‘most potent age-defying technologies’, Matrixyl 3000+ and 0.3% Pure Retinol.
It’s engineered to ‘harness the power of retinol, delivering impressive results while minimising irritation’, according to the Express. It also includes Bisabolol, an active ingredient in chamomile that helps to calm and soothe the skin.
As a general guideline, vitamin A (retinol) should be incorporated into your evening skincare routine. The No7 formula should initially be used once or twice a week on non-consecutive nights, gradually increasing to every other night, then nightly as tolerated.
As a reference, it usually takes at least 4 weeks to reach nightly use. To apply, simply spread two to three pumps evenly onto a cleansed face, avoiding the eye, outer eye and lip area. Once fully absorbed, continue with the rest of your skincare routine.
Besides addressing lines and pigmentation, additional benefits include firmer, more lifted skin that appears noticeably more radiant. Just remember to apply SPF the next morning, as retinol can make the skin more sensitive to UV rays.
The No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Retinol Night Concentrate has garnered an impressive four-star rating from over 400 reviews. Enthusiastic accolades come from one customer who shares, “This is worth every penny. Fine lines fading and like magic in a tube. This product has a powerful impact on wrinkles while you sleep. I am very happy to see the results after using it for two months. You won’t be disappointed.”
Another content user added: “Love this product,” acknowledging quick results with, “It was just the right strength to see results after a couple of weeks. My skin was looking dull after winter and it definitely made a difference.”
Nonetheless, it’s important to recognise that not all users have experienced positive outcomes, as Boots indicates ‘89% of women agreed the product gave great results’. For some, retinol may lead to skin sensitivity, hence why reading the provided instructions and cautions prior to initial use is advised. No7 recommends the application of SPF the next morning post-use.
An unfortunate account from a Boots patron revealed adverse reactions, stating: “I did a patch test and all was good. I built up to using it daily then it seemed to make my neck wrinkly and look burnt. It’s still damaged weeks later… I wouldn’t use it again as it’s caused long lasting damage, maybe my own fault. but when there’s so many products with retinol competing with each other, this is not one I would go back to.”
The No7 Retinol has been making waves in the beauty community, with many incorporating it into their nightly skincare regime. A satisfied user shared their experience: “Makes me feel less wrinkly and gives smooth supple skin. I have used it since it came out, wouldn’t be without it.”
Currently, you can snag the No7 0.3% Pure Retinol Night Concentrate for a mere £10 while Boots’ offer lasts. Looking to explore more anti-ageing retinol options? Paula’s Choice is also running a promotion, discounting its 1% Retinol Treatment to £51.85 from the original price of £61.
This product boasts peptides and vitamin C, which are touted to ‘smooth wrinkles and firm the skin, visibly reducing signs of ageing’. For those on a tighter budget, The Ordinary offers its Retinol 1% in Squalane for just £8.50. This potent retinol serum aims to address various signs of ageing skin.