I replaced my retinol with this anti-aging moisturizer that smoothes skin

I have a confession to make: Last year I made a stupid skincare mistake that I, a journalist who has been researching and writing about beauty for over a decade, didn’t understand. shouldn’t have done. I have chosen not to listen to my dermatologist when he told me my skin was too sensitive for tretinoin (a type of retinol), and I went behind his back and got a prescription. You know what happened next: I learned my lesson. My skin turned into a dry, red, blotchy, flaky mess, and stayed that way for months. Only recently was I able to get it back to a healthy state after replacing the tretinoin with another anti-aging product perfect for those of us with sensitive skin: Metacell Renewal B3 Niacinamide Moisturizer from SkinCeuticals.

First, let’s address the obvious question: Tretinoin is one of the best anti-aging products available today. So how could an ingredient like niacinamide even compete with it? That’s because niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, has been proven to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, reduce the appearance of discoloration, soothe dark spots, and, unlike retinoids like tretinoin, is suitable for all skin types.

Now, here’s why SkinCeuticals Niacinamide Moisturizer was especially helpful for my skin after my tret mistake: It healed my damaged skin barrier, which had been causing more visible signs of aging thanks to dryness and persistent irritation of my skin. But this moisturizer was able to repair the damage And making my complexion more beautiful than ever, or at least younger than it has been for a few years.

In addition to containing 5% niacinamide, it also includes a tripeptide concentrate, which provides more anti-aging benefits like smoothing wrinkles, boosting collagen, and improving texture. It also contains 15% pure glycerin, which increases cell turnover to even skin tone, increases elasticity and softens wrinkles.

I’m not the only one seeing great results: One reviewer said this SkinCeuticals product is “hydrating and makes a noticeable difference in the appearance of fine lines.” “I saw an improvement in even skin tone… (and) a reduction in fine lines around my eyes,” another reviewer added. And one end customer saw an improvement in just two weeks; they said their skin is “more supple, brighter and smoother.”

I’ve been using SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3 Niacinamide Moisturizer every night on clean skin for six weeks and I’m already delighted with the results. Here’s what else: It’s been seven months since my last Botox appointment and I don’t feel the need to jump into my dermatologist’s chair anytime soon.

Below, discover more anti-aging products from SkinCeuticals.

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restoration Treatment

SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Serum

SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifying Serum