Feb 11, 2025
Intensive brightening
So happy how my dark spots getting lighter and lighter everyday
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Intensive Brightening Treatment
PCA Skin
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Details & care
What it is: An ultimate pure retinol nighttime treatment for those with discoloration.
What it does: This powerful treatment creates an even, bright and radiant complexion. Pure retinol, resveratrol and niacinamide promote a healthy glow while improving discoloration. Potent, stable ingredients in a patented omnisome delivery system carry ingredients deeper into the skin for superior results.
How to use: In the evening, apply a pea-sized amount to skin after cleansing. Follow with an appropriate moisturizer. Please note that it is important to wear a broad-spectrum SPF during the day when using this product at night since retinol is sun sensitizing. Begin by using twice per week, then gradually increase frequency to every other night, advancing to each night or as tolerated.
- 1 oz.
- Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free; synthetic dye-free; synthetic fragrance-free; mineral oil-free; petrolatum-free; lanolin-free
- Not tested on animals
- Made in the USA
- Item #5504171
- Core Product ID 3333359U9A
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PCA SKIN
PCA SKIN was founded in 1990, a collaboration between an aesthetician and a dermatologist. The company's product development and quality-assurance processes go above and beyond industry standard, and its formulas are researched and formulated by an in-house chemist. PCA SKIN has solutions to address a wide variety of skin types and conditions, and its products create visible results.
Reviews
(64)643.8 out of 5
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Oct 7, 2024
Oil comes out and not the retinol product
I am ver disappointed with this product and frankly do not know what to do. I need a refund because after using it 2-3 times, the tube comes out with oil and not the retinol product. What is happening? I should have believed the other reviews but wanted to give it a benefit of the doubt- wrong move. Please fix this and do not buy this product until PCA fixes it!
NYC001
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2 stars6%
1 star19%
July 14, 2025
Is it supposed to be oily???
I just bought it from my aesthetician and only oil came out. Is it still efficient? Am I getting all of the benefits from this retinol? Would it be better to transfer the product into an airtight cream container so I can mix?
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Ale A.
June 16, 2025
Very good
The product is really good and did the work. The reason I give 4 stars because the amount is too little for the price.
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Gael
Feb 11, 2025
Intensive brightening
So happy how my dark spots getting lighter and lighter everyday
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Anonymous
Dec 31, 2024
On my 2nd tube 4.5 stars
I like this product well enough to buy a second (expensive) tube. You can tell it’s strong but your skin does acclimate to it and stops peeling after the first 30 days of use, as long as you use it regularly. My skin is super clear even during hormonal weeks of the month, and blackheads are a thing of the past. I feel like my face expresses much less oil now.
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Tay907AK
Oct 16, 2024
Retinol
Not completely satisfied with the product. It liquefied and separated. very liquidy
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Elmer
Oct 7, 2024
Oil comes out and not the retinol product
I am ver disappointed with this product and frankly do not know what to do. I need a refund because after using it 2-3 times, the tube comes out with oil and not the retinol product. What is happening? I should have believed the other reviews but wanted to give it a benefit of the doubt- wrong move. Please fix this and do not buy this product until PCA fixes it!
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NYC001
July 1, 2024
Separation issues but works fabulously
Purchased in April 2024, still seeing the oil/cream separation issues but I used it anyway and it works amazing. I tried mixing in the tube didn’t really help, just cracked the foil with a small leak. It’s pretty intense for the first 2-3 weeks of use and I got the dry skin flakies something fierce (during which my skin was super shiny) but after my skin adjusted to it, the sensitivity and dry, shiny skin went away and now it looks beautiful. Doesn’t seem like the separation issue affected the quality of the product so I’m buying another tube!
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TayRidesBikes
Apr 20, 2024
Product Separation
I ordered this product and when I began to put the product on my spot it came out oily . The next day I woke up with an allergic reaction from putting a small amount on a spot . I will never use this product again. The spot I used the product on is nowhere near my under eye .
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Apr 16, 2024
Product ingredients separated
I bought this and at first I liked it a lot. It seemed to go deep, but I was able to control any peeling by tapering off when needed. I put it away for about 3 months after a procedure, then when I took it out to use it again, it was completely separated and only oil would come out. I tried to mix it in the tube the best I could, but after one application, it made me peel significantly. The formulation definitely change. After two tries, I had to throw it out months before the expiration date. So, although it works, I'd say you need to use the entire it within a few months.
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PCAskin response
Hi there! We're sorry to hear that you experienced separation with our Intensive Brightening Treatment: 0.5% pure retinol. Please reach out to our customer care team at https://www.pcaskin.com/contact or Phone & SMS: 844.722.2428 so we can learn more about your experience and assist you further.
Jamse
Feb 13, 2024
Product Separating
I just received this product and similar to the other comments, it's only a clear oil coming out so far. Not sure if that's okay/effective or what to do?
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PCAskin response
Hi Carolyn! We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing separation with our Intensive Brightening Treatment: 0.5% pure retinol. Please reach out to our customer care team via phone or SMS at 844.722.2428. We look forward to assisting you further!
CarolynK
Jan 12, 2024
Poor packaging
Product is hard to use because of poor packaging. Very expensive to not mix properly, got mostly oil when opened. Ended up damaging the tube trying to mix.
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PCAskin response
Hi Carol, we're so sorry to hear about your experience with our Intensive Brightening Treatment: 0.5% pure retinol. Please contact our customer support team via phone or SMS at 844.722.2428 - we're here to assist with the return process or any other inquiries.
CarolK
Nov 10, 2023
TERRIBLE SEPARATION
Really wanted to like this but WAY too expensive for the product to not even come out evenly - come out in oil only. Really disappointing from such a great company otherwise.
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PCAskin response
We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Intensive Brightening Treatment. Please contact our customer support team at https://www.pcaskin.com/contact or 84-722-2428 to share your experience and see if your product is eligible for a return. Thank you
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