A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reduce Wrinkles, Prevents Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream

I LOVE this stuff! I NEVER post reviews so please take my rec and buy the cream! Pros: AMAZING skin texture, it’s helping out my hyperpigmentation and melasma, and keeping breakouts down. When used right, super comfortable to sleep in. I wake up with the plumpest, glowing skin and after a wash and sunscreen, I’m ready for the day! I have sensitive skin and this product does not irritate my skin if used correctly (see tips). Cons: It doesn’t smell that great but not at all bad. It smells like how Vaseline smells but different. It’s also thick but don’t be tempted to use more (see tips). Tips/Advice: 1. It WILL itch if you use a lot. Made that mistake one night and washed it off my face within 5 minutes. PEA SIZED AMOUNT or LESS, please heed my warning! It will spread out just fine with the warmth of your face but again, less is more with this product (and will stretch your dollars farther)! 2. Don’t use it on a wet face as water, water-based products, and liquid products will make it itch/sting/tingle (this is my experience at least). I use it just before I’m ready to go to bed (it stays on my nightstand) and I apply a little bit before I go to sleep. This is so any products I use at night have time to dry down on my face. It’s my last step in my night time routine. Make sure you wash it off in the morning and USE SUNSCREEN! 3. Build up to using it more often. I can comfortably now use it every other night but it took me a whole month to get to a point where I wasn’t worried about any reactions. (I only had one reaction tho and that was my own fault.) With any new skincare product, you SHOULD let your skin acclimate to the ingredients and formulas. This product is definitely controversial in the reviews but don’t let it scare you. Just take the precaution and build up your tolerance for it before wearing it every single night off the bat. It’s really concentrated so again, take your time and only use a pea-sized amount or less. I’m talking a small pea too, or like the size of a peppercorn! Hope this is helpful. I will update with a “before and after” after more time using. I’ve been using it for a month and have already noticed phenomenal difference in my skin. Give it time, build up to using it more often, and wear your sunscreen. I REPEAT, WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN.

WOW! Start SLOW if you’re new to retinoids and use maybe only a couple of times a week in the beginning! This is VERY potent so use a small amount each time. It’s a thick consistency with no scent and is easy to work with. Use TINY dots in various sections and spread. You must have patience because your skin will react each time you up the usage when getting used to it. Once you start you MUST stay consistent or your skin will not adjust and it will react as if you’re at day 1 all over again! It’s amazing quality, the real deal and is very worth the cost. With this you don’t have to go to the Derms office, get a script and then the pharmacy so this is a convenient and fully effective option. It’s easy to use and will prove itself to you after just a few uses. Make sure to keep your skin VERY hydrated at all times to help with the tightness and roughness when your skin begins to react to this Retinoid. A great product if you use it wisely! After my skin became used to this product I can tell a huge difference in texture, deep lines, fine lines are gone and firmness has reappeared. Great alternative and cheaper price than what the dermatologist will give you!

This works great!! Just give it a month. A few things you should know about this before trying and quitting using it. You have to use this on a completely dry face. It can sting otherwise. I wash, moisturize, then get ready for bed and about 5 min later put it on. I will be honest, it’s sticky like Vaseline and the smell is slightly off putting. Start slow. At first use it once a week for a few weeks, then two for a few more, then work your way up to more. No more than once every 2/3 days. I have decently sensitive skin and doing it that way caused no pain or tingles. I noticed a small change after one use, but after a few months I feel I’m aging backwards. I’m 47 and have been starting to notice old face skin things, but this has made me look and feel like I’m aging backwards. My skin has turned soooo soft and it’s only been 2 months! It’s expensive now but it lasts for months, so really it’s only about $10/month to make such a difference. We spend that much on a coffee or a cocktail and they do nothing for us! I’m not one who freaks out or does much for anti aging but decided to try this. It’s effective and way cheaper than Botox or surgery. Not that i would ever consider those. Just eat good for you foods, get outside, exercise a bit, smile some, and use this cream! You’ll be young “forever”!

I had been ordering this for bad hormonal acne, it worked amazingly. The product must of changed the price went up, and now it’s still good but not as effective.

I rarely give anything 5 stars! I really like how This product works on my skin. In just a few days my dark appeared lighter and a few of my acne marks couldn’t even be seen. Only draw back is how it feels on my skin until It dries. Highly recommended this product

The BEST retinol topical I’ve ever used, and I’ve had them all (including prescription tretinoin). This is an ointment - and that’s what separates this from all the American retinols. The medium (ointment) serves as an occlusive, forcing the skin to remain hydrated while the active remains deeply penetrated ALL NIGHT LONG. You will wake up with tacky(ish) skin. Yes it may burn upon application, yes it’s strong. A little goes a long way - spread it thinly! Low & slow. Once every 3 days at first. I’m 44, hard menopause, hashimoto’s, live in high DRY altitude. Sun damage, wrinkles, black under eyes, parched skin. This will change your skin. Just be patient and use it WISELY.

So I can't say what the outcome is yet because I just started using it about a week ago but do not put it around your eyes please do not put it on your eyes it absolutely causes irritation I even have I guess it looks like peeling or redness on my folds around my mouth on my forehead it's fine I don't get any irritation on there but the thinner parts of your skin for sure be careful using it

I’m 52, post-menopausal, and I’ve used a lot of retinol and vitamin A products over the years — serums, creams, prescription-strength formulas, you name it. I bought A313 purely because of the hype and curiosity, fully expecting it to be overblown. Well… I get it now. I absolutely love this. This is not your typical trendy retinol serum. The texture is unique — more like a lightweight ointment-cream hybrid — and it spreads easily with a small amount. It feels protective and cushioning rather than aggressive, which makes a huge difference for mature skin. Instead of that telltale sting or dryness, my skin feels supported and comfortable while still clearly doing the work. What impressed me most is how effective it is without irritation. My skin looks smoother, more refined, and more even over time, but I’m not dealing with flaking, redness, or that fragile feeling some retinoids cause. It’s powerful in a quiet, steady way — the kind of long-game vitamin A product that improves skin quality rather than shocking it into submission. I use this at night, applied sparingly over well-hydrated skin, and it plays beautifully with a simple routine. My skin looks firmer and clearer by morning, and with continued use it just looks healthier overall. This is especially impressive given how picky my skin has become post-menopause. This product feels very “French pharmacy” in the best sense — practical, science-driven, and results-focused without unnecessary extras. If you’ve tried retinols before and found them irritating, or if you want something effective but respectful of mature skin, this one truly deserves its cult status. I’m genuinely glad I tried it. This has earned a permanent place in my routine, and I finally understand why people swear by it.