Thank you! At 71 years young, I have NO expectation that any potion will make me look 40 again…and that’s ok. I just want products that will allow me to look the best that I can and that I can feel good about that. There is so much hype out there about aging. How sad that we can’t see that every candle we get to add to our cake is a blessing (only one alternative🤪). Thank you for your open, honest videos. I appreciate that you not only respect our intelligence, but also that everyone’s financial situation is different. Offering us options is very helpful. Thanks for all you do. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
As someone who does not watch TV or consume social media and have a social circle that does not partake in any cosmetic “enhancements”, when i look at someone who has been even the slightest overdone I notice immediately, I cannot unsee it, I’m extremely distracted by it, and I don’t take them seriously. It’s a bias I have and it’s not an explicit thought process of mine but I’ve had PCPs or interviews with potential supervisors who were overdone and I just couldn’t see past it. Bobby Brown has spoken out about filler and Botox. She only does lasers and may be someone to look into who is in the cosmetic field and does not get lost in the hype.
The only night cream that is necessary is Prescription tretinoin, anything else is a waste of money. during the years I have tried almost everything to look younger + delay aging as much as possible, anything from face exercises, vitamin C serum, Fraxel, collagen supplements and of course Retin A (7 years straight), home devices and what not. However, nothing made any real difference compared to the high-quality derma pen I purchased for around 100 bucks. Within 3 months of use, my skin has improved DRAMATICALLY. I don't look like I'm 18 again, but definitely not 44 either. My fine lines have disappeared completely, and my nasolabial folds are way less are nonexist. People often underestimate the power of wounding and the revolutionary effects it can have on the skin.
+1 for kora. I started doing microneedIIing about 12 or so years ago. Nobody believe I am 56. They all say I am in my eary 40's. The reason it works so well is because when we get older, our skin gets thinner therefore creating wrinkIes. But the wounding keep boosting the collagen production after every session to "heal" it self.
I have used this brand for quite awhile. I discovered from these videos,. It really works.....I am 72 years old and have used retinol with a subscription for a very long time. As i have gotten older my skin has gotten more sensitive. This brand has really helped me!!! Try it , its greart!!
Well said! I'm so tired of the anti-aging movement...People age, it's normal, it's normal to get wrinkles! My god, why would I want to look like I'm 40 when I'm many many years older... Like you, I want to look as good as I can for my age, naturally...I do not judge those who want to have things done...however, it is quite noticeable when people have had work done..it's sad to see young women in their 20's and 30's worrying about wrinkles and not looking perfect...thank you for your honesty and educating us.
Comparison is the thief of joy. If someone wants to do botox or whatever - it's their call. As for me, I do more skincare/SPF than anything else. I eat very healthy 90% of the time and work out (walking, or spin, yoga, or weights) daily, no smoking and minimal drinking. That too, helps us to age well. I will say, as I've gotten older (I'm 56), it's interesting that once I entered menopause, I became invisible. It's difficult to describe but you'll know it when it happens. It's ok, I had my time, and now it's the young'ins turn. That's the cycle of life.
I'm 64 and enjoy being invisible most of the time. I like observing and remembering how we looked and acted, what we worried about, what was happening in the world, 30-40 years ago.
Thank YOU! There are so many lies on social media, including from doctors. Let's face it: it's all about making money. One dermatologist would "brag" about how smart she was to become a dermatologist, which is total BS because all doctors need to be brilliant. Ask me how I know. Anyway, I use Avene Retrinal, and my skin looks great for my age. Their entire line is affordable and excellent. Additionally, they often offer fantastic discounts.
I have used this for a while now! I agree it’s a wonderful product! I use 1-2 times per week at night only. I have recently started using the .05 strength when I feel I need to dial it down, alternating between the two. I also use the eye cream, Physiolift hyaluronic acid, day cream, aqua gel (moisturizer). It’s a GREAT brand and I definitely see a big difference! It all started with the one product Avene RetrinAl Intensive .1 strength and thanks to you! I’ve been watching you for a while now. My hairdresser complemented my skin the other day! She asked me if I got a peel. I can see a difference as well. There are a couple of other products I have tried as well that are amazing especially the new hyaluronic acid HYALURON ACTIV B3. Wow! 😊
IF YOU LIVE IN AUSTRALIA: please know that the Retrinal that Maren discusses is sold under a different name in Australia (don't ask me why). It is called Hyaluron Activ B3 Multi-Intensive Night Cream. It has 0.1% retinaldehyde. I even emailed Avene Australia about this to find out if I could get the Retrinal- they told me they don't sell it in Australia but this has the same ingerdients.
Totally 100% correct on the Avene Retrinal! It works better than anything! Have been using for 2+ years and no Botox or fillers and people say I look 15 years younger.👍😊
I’ve been using this twice a week for 6 months and my skin has never been better! Prefer the retinaldehyde over tretinoin which just irritates my skin.
Love this "keeping it real" video Doc Locke! I've been using Avene's products since discovering them in Europe nearly 30 years ago. They make my sensitive skin so happy and plump. Any time I cycle off them it's always great to come back around, they really agree with a healthy skin barrier! Woot woot. Just love the keeping it real part of this video....seriously girl!!!
Truly thank you for having the courage to be so practical and realistic about women’s beauty. I’m 34 and find myself feeling pressure to look a certain way - it’s refreshing to hear your opinions and a great reminder for all women to be kind to themselves. 💕
I learned about the Avene Retrinal line from a previous video of yours and love it. I use the .05 version because it does not contain silicones and does contain squalane. As it is not as strong, I do use it every night and have noticed major benefits. Because there is no silicone in it, the moisturizer I use after the Retrinal (Neutrogena Hydroboost) sinks in so well and helps plump the skin.
Hi Maren! Have you ever tried the Geek&Gorgeous Retinal Cream with also 0,1% Retinal (A-Game 10)? It is my holy grail in skincare and the ingredients seem to be quite similar to the Avene Retrinal, but its far more cheaper. Geek&Gorgeous is a hungarian brand, but I think they do deliver to the US as well. I would really love to hear a product review from you, especially since Avene is quite expensive here in Central Europe. 👍
I love your views on the beauty industry, thank you Maren! I also love that you are probably the only person on RU-vid in this space who doesn't have fillers &/or botox in your face!!
Hey, Maren! I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while. I’m 62 and got tired of spending a LOT of money for products that didn’t do what they claimed to do! I just got the Dermelect Smooth Upper Lip Perioral Anti-Aging Treatment AND Dr. Dennis Gross’s SpectraLite LipWare Pro. After three uses, I can ALREADY see a plumper top lip AND lip lines (from sleeping on my side) drastically reduced!!! Thank you for giving honest information about skin products!
I love you! You’re just soo honest and I love your approach in every sense! Thank you for making amazing videos like this and always giving us a chance to find something on a budget ❤❤
I love you! I have missed you. I miss your takes on aging. I don’t want fillers, I want to age! But I do want to look as great as I can as I age. Consistent skincare has been working so well! Thanks for all the wonderful advice!
Love your tutorials and appreciate the hard work you've done. I am 63 and I follow your regiment Avene doesn't give me result but other products YES like Timeless. When i visit my family they ask me why my face glow and it looks healthy. Even go to work either no make only Tula the blue stick it makes magic 🎉
I’m 64, and I have been using Curology for around five years. Do I have no wrinkles. Nope. But that’s okay. I’m not 24 I’m 64. It has helped me tremendously. I have purchased a lot of things. But I don’t use them. In fact, every time something comes in a small box, my husband asks me if it’s something for my face. And I use sunscreen everyday. I have a red light therapy mask. But I don’t use it enough. I also have a Nu Face Trinity. I don’t use it as often as I should. I actually don’t use the Trentinoin every night. I skip some nights if I feel my face is too dry. But if it get to the point I can’t use this. I will start using what you use. My skin is sensitive and picky. I found something to put on my neck. And I put it over my face after my trentinoin. I don’t want my dogs to lick my face with that on it. I’m not sure if it will do anything to them or not. I may get the eye cream anyway. I haven’t found anything that works for my eyes. I sleep on my left side. So my left eye is way darker than my right eye. I look weird. And I don’t wear makeup. But I may have to start to soon.
@@thedareneewilliams8360 I’ve never paid more than $55 for the Avene. I always get it on sale. I also was blessed with good genes. My Momma had beautiful skin.
This is the best video you've ever done. Thank you. I'm 56. No procedures. No botox. Just skincare is my game. In fact my 'makeup' is skincare. Can't wear facial makeup almost ever.
I use prescription Retin A. I want to thank you for your honesty. Some of the women on RU-vid look unreal great and it does make one feel lessor than, so thank you!
Just ordered the Avène .05, the sale really is a good deal, plus free shipping to boot 😀 I'm in my mid40s and have been really happy with products you've recommended. My skin was rough looking and sooo dry; it's looking so much healthier now.
I LOVE YOUR MESSAGE!!! Thank you so much for addressing this unattainable perfection. It is not realty at all. This is so refreshing! I will be sharing this video. Xo
When I was a young girl I used to love to smooth my fingers over my grandma's soft, crinkly skin. It was soooo soft. Like delicate rose petals. Now I am a grandmother of four and really hope that I am lucky enough to grow my own wrinkles over many years ahead. In my grandma's day, you took care of your skin with simple things: cold cream, rose water, maybe a homemade mask, a facial steam, a bar of Dove soap, a lovely cream in a small but thickly-walled glass jar. Some Oil of Olay. :) Oh they were so lovely. Keeping our skin clean, fresh and dewy and protected from the sun is a joy. I LOVE skin care. I LOVE my rituals. Actives and injectibles are not for me, but I would never judge anyone else. Just let me grow old and soft and wrinkly rose petal skin. I'll be grateful.
For those of us who already have a skin care routine at night. I use retinol on certain nights, vitamin C and a product called CaviPLLA multi serum mask. I tolerate the retinol by Christine Byer really well. I place this retinol, and then follow with the rest. Your assessment of this product makes me really want to try it in additional to the rest of these. Q is purchase .05 or 1%
Huuuge huuge THUMBS UP for your point of view and opinions about the influencer topic + the beauty trends around botox/fillers. thank you so so much for just being natural, which is very refreshing nowadays (actually sad, that it is huh?). there is also so much pressure you feel to also do those "beauty standards" because everyone is doing it. I wish than in a few years the trend will become more towards natural looks. Again, thank you
Also wanna say I'VE learned alot about my skin over the years and about what products that can be effective . Your channel is a well of knowledge. Thank you again lol 😀
The Avene retinal isn’t cheap but Murad, Isdin, Skinbetter Science and Allies of Skin retinal products cost more. Personally I will stick with my $25/ tube 0.05 % tretinoin which lasts me 3 months but for someone who wants to get pregnant, the Avene product would be a great choice. The Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream is applied 1 hour after the tretinoin in winter and the Cocokind Resurrection peptide cream the rest of the year work for me.
I’m 49 and I feel that I’m having some kind of crisis now. I’m trying to convince myself that I don’t need any drastic skin treatments, I have pretty good skin, and I know how to do micro -needling at home, I have Derma pen. I do this one’s a month. I’m using RX tretinoin 0.05 and of course I have AHA’s BHA’s , vitamin C and Sunscreen and etc. But anyway I feel guilty that I might can look younger and skin can be better. I’m trying to resist all this “ Insta pressure “ . I hope that will be more people who wants to age normal and keep healthy mental state.
I went through the same thing when I turned 50. I rode it out using the good products I knew I had - and although I don't look 20 again, I look damn good for 50! But all of that has to start somewhere. Why not let it begin with you? ❤
👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽love to see and hear this. I am 44. I choose to age naturally and gracefully. I love a lot of your recommendations and I appreciate you. Self care is good. Skin care is self care.
Thankful for a Real dermatologist review and tips ,thanks for what you do .Cant afford to pay to see a derm but thanks to you I can get some real advice thank you ! God bless
Loved this video and your comments about being you! I’ve used Environ’s and Medik8’s retinal but I love Avene products so I’ll have to try this one. Also, after seeing this video, I subscribed to your channel. I love your attitude and outlook so much.
But this stuff is pretty darn expensive, why not just get on prescription retin A, I’m thinking which is totally ok but looking out for Avene, which is cool I’d probably try out if I had the extra money!!
Love the reviews. I have turned 60 don't look too bad for my age but there are changes around my neck a bit crepy in the middle and jawels keep trying to pop up
Hi! I’m in Canada too. If you get the Avene A-Oxitive night peeling cream that is the equivalent in Canada for the RetrinAL in the US. I asked Avene directly. I use that and the A-Oxitive Eye Cream and they’re awesome. They contain retinaldehyde. Hope that helps!
This cream is not available in Europe. There is one called A- Oxitive night and somebody told me that it is almost the same but only for 30 EUR. Probably you won’t even read this and even if you do: would you care for European viewers? Could you check if the European version is really the same? I did not find any concentration of retinal in the A-Oxitive night cream.
I live in Canada and we can't get the Retrinal Avene line here, we have other ones but not that one. I was getting the physiolift eye cream but now can't get it anymore either. It's so annoying we can't get some products as the US. I really like Avene. Same with some LaRoche products, can't get all of them here.
Hi! I’m in Canada too. If you get the Avene A-Oxitive night peeling cream that is the equivalent in Canada for the RetrinAL in the US. I asked Avene directly. I use that and the A-Oxitive Eye Cream and they’re awesome. They contain retinaldehyde. Hope that helps!
Fellow Canadian here. Try Riversol. Its a Canaduan line developed by a well respected dermatologist Dr Jason Rivers and their products are made in Vancouver.
