Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil is one I lusted after, thanks to the many raves online when it first came out over a year ago. I hmmed and hawed for a while before eventually pulling the trigger, and ordering it online, because we don’t get the brand here in Malaysia.
I’ve had it for something like a year? Maybe more. I bought it not long after its launch (suckerrrr!) and I’ve been kind of struggling with this for the better part of a year now.
The biggest problem with the Sunday Riley Luna oil, is the price. I bought it for £85 which is a jaw-dropping sum of money to drop on a product I wasn’t sure about.
When I was first interested in it, the Luna Oil came highly raved by many big bloggers, who claimed it made their skin so smooth. Further, the addition of retinol in an oil was a unique formula. Sunday Riley claims that the Luna oil contains an advanced retinol complex, that visibly lessens lines and wrinkles, while correcting damage by the sun, time and exposure. And it does all this while you sleep, as it is an oil you want to use only at night. They even claim that pregnant women shouldn’t use this, indicating that the retinol content is high enough to transfer to the bloodstream and affect unborn foetuses. On top of everything, it claims to be non drying and to offer up plumped, luminous skin.
The problem is, I’m very conflicted about this product. On the one hand, I actually don’t mind it. It’s not bad. But on the other hand, I feel terribly cheated and that has made me side-eye all Sunday Riley products henceforth. I don’t even want to buy any other products from the brand (for which my wallet sighs in relief LOL! 😀 )
Now, first let me tell you about the product, because I’ve been accused of allowing my feelings to get the better of my review. Meh. Everyone has an opinion 😛
Sunday Riley Luna is that famous blue oil that you would see often on Instagram. It is distinctive and eye-catching and the bottle has lovely aesthetics.
This is targeted to be used only at night, which makes sense as it contains retinoids. Retinols tend to make the skin sensitive to the sun so using it at night is the best thing to do.
The texture is quite oily (not a dry oil texture) but it absorbs easily for me. I do use it on damp skin to make it go on more easily. I usually use about 3 drops each time. But as I read that some people experienced dryness (retinols can be drying) I made sure I upped my hydration whenever I use this. So I personally did not experience any dryness from using the Luna Oil.
When I use it regularly (nightly) I do notice that my skin likes it. Pores look smaller and skin looks more refined and smoother. It’s noticeable. On the flip side, a friend told me this breaks her out every single time she uses it. So, really, mileage will vary.
Because you only need so little product each time (2-3 drops, warmed up between your palms and applied to skin) it will last you a long while. And because you only use a little product, it does not actually stain your skin blue. I have read people saying that their skin takes on a blue tint when they use this. I personally do not notice this.
However, when I drop a drop on the back of my hand, and then blend it out, I do notice a very slight blue tint. See if you can see it in the picture below.
On right, where I blended out the Luna oil, you may notice how the skin looks a little ashy. But when I apply it on my face, I don’t notice it. It’s actually too light for me to notice.
So, just stopping right here for a moment. At this point, I’d be happy to tell you that it was worth the money I paid. My skin takes well to it, because I do notice the improvements and I like how lovely and smooth and refined it looks. The scent, which is floral and strong, and which I was warned about, didn’t trouble me as much as I expected it to.
In a normal situation, I’d say, I’d be happy to recommend it, if money was no object.
But I won’t because as I told you above, I felt cheated. You see, when Sunday Riley first launched the Luna Sleeping Night Oil, I was paying attention. It wasn’t hard to, because all the big skincare bloggers were touting it (I have also noticed that many of the big skincare bloggers no longer mention using it. Hmm…). It helped that it was blue, because it was unique and that made it stand out.
I remember quite distinctly, when questions were asked about why the oil was blue, the answer came quick and fast – because it contains blue tansy. That is listed right on the label, and it’s a known ingredient to soothe skin. It also has a very distinctive blue colour. I also encountered blue tansy in the May Lindstrom Blue Cocoon (which I love) which is also blue but May uses only natural blue tansy to achieve the colour, so each tub is different depending on the batch.
So, that was the story initially. The oil was blue, because it contains blue tansy, which makes it blue. It’s what many people still believe, whenever I come across more recent reviews. However, some intrepid people soon started calling out the bullshit, because on the ingredient list was listed colouring that made up the colour “blue”. Eventually, the brand acknowledged that the blue colour was due to the added colouring. That totally spoilt it for me.
I had been following the reviews and feedback for a while, and when the news broke that the blue was just pure and simple colouring, I was very disappointed in the brand. The colour was unnecessary and clearly, only a marketing gimmick, for otherwise, there would be no need to add colouring into the ingredients. Further, as many people had also pointed out, the ingredient list does not boast very many expensive oils. There is no real indication of how potent the retinol is, and there is quite a large number of fragrant oils that can be irritating to skin.
By this time, I’d already owned the Luna Oil for a few months, and as disappointed as I was, it was a large chunk of money I had dropped on it. So, I will use it. I still like its effects. But I don’t use it very often now. A few times a week maybe? I’ll make sure I use it up too. It’s all money spent! But I won’t repurchase, I won’t recommend it and I am no longer buying anything else from Sunday Riley. My wallet is very happy with this decision, as the products cost an arm and a leg (although I really did like using Good Genes) 😀
IN A NUTSHELL
The Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil is a facial treatment oil that contains retinol. It is meant to be used at night, as part of your evening routine. I use about 2-3 drops each time, on a mist-dampened face which helps it absorb more quickly without a residue. I also apply a moisturiser over and I up my hydration serum and lotions, because retinol can be drying on skin. I do find that with regular use, my skin looks more refined and pores actually look less noticeable. So, I quite enjoyed using it despite the floral scent. However, I will not recommend it as it contains colouring in order to get that blue (it is not blue tansy) and it costs far too much for a product that doesn’t have significant expensive oils in it.
PROS: Sleek packaging, With regular use it makes my skin look more refined and pores look smaller and skin looks clearer
CONS: Strong floral fragrance, Contains unnecessary colouring to make the oil look blue, Some of the oils can be irritating to sensitive skin
WHO WILL LIKE IT: Anyone who can afford it or who wants a fairly gentle product that refines skin
PRICE: £85 | US$105 for 30ml
WHERE TO BUY: Sephora (US), Cult Beauty, SpaceNK
Here is the ingredient list for the Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil:
Persea Gratissima (Extra Virgin, Cold Pressed Avocado) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Organic, Cold Pressed Concord Grape) Seed Oil, Rubus Fruticosus (Cold Pressed Blackberry) Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica (Cold Pressed Chia) Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide (And) Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Chamomila Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (English Chamomile) Oil, Eriocephalus Punctualatus (Cape Chamomile) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Blood Orange) Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower (Ylang Ylang) Oil, Vetivera Zizanoides (Vetiver) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (And) Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, CI 61565 (Green 6), CI 60725 (Violet 2).
Have you tried this Luna oil?
It’s so expensive, but I think they had a set with a smaller bottle a while back that was a little more affordable. I personally do like it, but I can’t get over how cheated I feel about why the oil is blue. Perhaps it was because I remember when the whole story was about the colour being attributed to blue tansy, before people were brave enough to call them out on it. I’m not particularly averse to colouring in products, but I don’t like it when I’m fooled into thinking the colour is natural, when it isn’t. So yeah. No more Sunday Riley for me. Not that it matters to the brand LOL! 😛
Paris B
A few months back, when Sunday Riley was Cult Beauty’s brand of the month, I picked up Good Genes and Slip Cleanser. I haven’t gotten round to using it yet, and I was thinking of getting the Luna Oil too. After this review, I’ll pass. So, my wallet thanks you. Very much 🙂
I’d been curious about the Ceramic Slip Cleanser, but now I can’t pick it up 😛 Tell me if you like it? Or Good Genes? I quite like using Good Genes, but there are options. As for this Luna, yes, save for something better 😉
I hear Yuli’s Modern Alchemist is a nice alternative for a retinoid oil. I agree with you about Sunday Riley and the colouring – because of that I’m also extremely hesitant about her products now! I will finish up my current bottle of Good Genes and Ceramic Slip cleanser but will likely not purchase the brand again. Also, on social media they only respond to compliments and completely ignore all the other less-than-positive comments. I’m done. Next 🙂
Oh I didn’t realise their practice on social media! That’s not nice at all. Thanks for the recommendation for Yuli’s Modern Alchemist. I’ll look them up!
Oh I really like this oil! I didn’t check recent reviews and didn’t know about the added colouring. Why do they do that, being so dishonest about it? Grrr! And here I was, planning to repurchase because I used up the 15ml.
Oh I remember that you did! But yeah the colouring thing really bums me. What’s the purpose?! Pure marketing 🙁
I agree with you in that I felt cheated when I learned that the blue was colouring instead of just blue tansy. I also use this maybe a few times a week and it really does leave my skin feeling so smooth and looking so glowy. I thought I could replace this with The Ordinary Retinoid but that one did nothing for my skin, so even though this has sketchy ingredients, it’s hard to tear myself away from it because it does so much for my skin.
Ah you too! I think I might have bought the Ordinary Retinod too to see how it fares. Reviews have been so mixed with that brand. I tried the Vitamin C which I hated, but many people liked. I’m trying to get over my prejudice and try some of the other products I bought if only so they don’t go to waste! Did anything else from The Ordinary work for you?
i use the retinoid 2% from the ordinary.. its been 3 weeks.. got major purging, and flaking at the moment, but it didnt irritate my skin. Is just u can feel the peeling process.. let’s see it after the purging done.
That’s interesting Jeihan. I’ve been on it myself, but not seeing ANYTHING! I’m kind of bummed LOL!
Im not a fan of the Luna Oil but i love Sunday Riley good genes. The luna oil doesnt seem to do much for my skin. But the Good genes makes a great difference. So hint, hint, maybe try a sample of good genes?
I have tried Good Genes and I bought another bottle which came in one of the Cult Beauty boxes and I have to agree that it is good stuff. But at those prices, I just have to find other options and there are! REN makes a decent one and it’s far more affordable.
Which REN product a dupe for good genes? Would love to try that.
Wake Wonderful. It’s a lactic acid serum too 🙂
Hi Paris, if you’re looking to use retinols, I suggest you try retin a cream instead as it’s much more effective (Google tretinoin vs retinol). In Malaysia you can get the brand Retacnyl from pharmacies and it’s really cheap (about RM30 or so). I’ve been using it for the last 7 years (started using it in my early twenties for acne) and it really is amazing. The key is consistency and using it correctly – there’s a load of information on the internet about how to do so.
Hi Patricia, thanks for the suggestion 🙂 I remember using Retin A many years ago for acne, but it was so drying 🙁 I’m actually looking at using commercial retinol products coz they tend to be less drying, especially the newer formulations. But I have to agree that it’s a very affordable option and I’m happy that it’s worked so well for you! 🙂 Do you find it drying at all?
Hi Paris,
I don’t find it drying but maybe this is because my skin has adjusted to it over time. I did start off using the mildest strength available though (0.01%) before moving to 0.025% about a month later and I’ve been using this strength ever since. I also didn’t experience any peeling or redness which I understand is common at the outset. I think the cream based tretinoin is less drying compared to gel ones. Retacnyl is a generic cream based formulation. I’ve tried to turn my family members and friends on to it but most people give up after a while because the results take a while. But they’re worth the wait! And it’s so cheap in our part of the world! Here’s a useful link I found on how to avoid the dryness and irritation, if you do decide to give it another shot: https://www.google.com.sg/amp/beautyeditor.ca/.amp/2013/02/06/how-to-use-retin-a-and-not-turn-your-face-into-a-red-flaky-peely-mess
Thanks for the info Patricia 🙂 I may try it one day and see how it goes 🙂
Hi Patricia,
May I know at which pharmacy you bought the Retacnyl? And may I know too the mildest strength (0.01%) you’ve used is what brand? Thanks.
So I never bought the Luna oil because I hadn’t even finished side-eyeing the price when the blue colouring issue came up. But it gave me a tremendous idea which is to buffer tretinoin with my own facial oils!
These days I make my own blend, but before that I would use a few drops of rosehip, Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery, REN’s Skin Optimal oil etc. massaged onto a damp face prior to a thin layer of Retin-A / equivalent. This way I can use quality oils as well as see better effects than from commercial retinol products.
That’s clever! Facial oils are actually pretty amazing things for calming and treating the skin so that sounds like a great way to get the benefits of retinol without the side effects 🙂 Thanks for the tip (p/s I’d not heard of the REN Skin Optimal oil – worth a try?)
Yes, really feel cheated after reading your post and more so because this product doesn’t really work for me. I broke out each time if I apply the oil neat. However, I found that if I mix the oil into a moisturizer and apply it I didn’t break out. But still I dare not use it consecutively for days.
So far this is the only Sunday Riley product that disappointed me. I see results for the other products like Artemis, UFO, Good Genes and the Ceramic Slip. Just wish they aren’t so expensive.
So sorry to hear that you break out! It happens to my friend too – she just returned it in the end. Perhaps the citrus oils in there are too irritating for your skin. It happens to some people. I remember being very interested to try the Juno oil. I guess it won’t be happening any time soon haha!
Hi PB, I share exactly the same thought as you regarding the ‘ not buying anymore Sunday Riley’ (imaginary high five haha). I’ve tried both Good Genes and Luna Oil. I’ve emptied the GG and even though I love its effect, I think I can’t justify buying it again due to the price. The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% is producing exactly the same results for me and it is so so much cheaper!! As for Luna, I actually don’t mind the coloring but again, the price. I have the 15ml bottle and after I’m done with this small bottle, I will move on to Dr Dennis Gross Retinol which is highly raved too. There are just too many options in the market out there and I don’t commit loyalty to one brand only, particularly Sunday Riley which is not so wallet-friendly 🙂
High 5 Esther! 😀 I think Good Genes is effectiive and does what it says, but yes, it’s far too expensive to use in the long run. I didn’t get the lactic acid from The Ordinary, but I found a close “dupe” in REN Wake Wonderful that I bought a while ago. It’s just as decent a product and far cheaper than Good Genes! 😀 I have come across the Dr. Dennis Gross brand too. But since I’m on a bit of a shopping diet, I’m laying off trying these hard to get brands for a while – hope you’ll finish Luna soon so you can get your hands on something else! 😉
May Lindstrom BC has its own controversy as well. On the other hand, she is good at marketing it. Just look at the website. It makes you want to splurge on everything. Had that effect on me, but after reading reviews on her products (both good and bad), I don’t think it’s worth the splurge anymore. That’s just me though.
As with this brand, no experience yet. Been wanting to try something else from this brand but has yet to do something about it.
Oh I’m sure May does haha! All these brands with their hard to get items that cost an arm and a leg! I do like Blue Cocoon though especially when my skin feels a bit irritated. It does calm it right down, and I love how my skin feels after that. I haven’t bought directly from the May Lindstrom site coz I bought my Blue Cocoon in a Cult Beauty box but I can imagine just how tempting her products are! I’ve been thinking of getting more, but my wallet won’t let me 😛 It’s a neverending tussle 😛
Visit the website. You’ll have the urge to ‘take my money NOW!’. Hahaha. I love the website, the packaging and all.
Haha OK I visited and yes, I did have the urge to throw my money at them LOL I have heard however that people face problems with customs when buying straight from May Lindstrom vs buying from other sites.
that’s a pity really! to add in stuff you don’t need to into a product, all marketing gimmicks. consumers now know better and they read labels better…
sigh, not gonna look into them ever again!
Well, if you will try something, try Good Genes. This one, can forget it! If they had been up front about the colouring, I think it would have been better for them, instead of pretending it’s all natural
I resonate so much on this post PB you have no idea! Haha… When I first used the Luna I was disappointed due to the hype had me thinking I can see a result overnight but did not happen. Then, I found out about the coloring used which put me off further. Strange I only reused it when I was away for a work trip and wanted to pack light so use only Luna as my night serum/ treatment/ moisturizer, that’s when I started to see a positive result after 5 days of consecutive nightly routine. Yes, pores seem more refined, but I can get the same glow and smooth effect with other products too. So still, it’s all hyped up. I also used the May Lindstrom blue cocoon and coming to 1/4 left now! It treat problematic skin almost instantly! So I rather invest in blue cocoon over luna. Recently trying Vintner’s daughter, after one month I’m still trying to figure the product out haha… Its nice but really, at that price tag I really expect more. The only thing that awes me is that it absorbs immediately for an oil even with 5-6 drops, but my skin is not necessarily transformed as claimed…. I however think Antipodes night protein serum makes my skin looks better (glow + moisture) than vintner’s daughter, and way way way cheaper! Having said all that, my skin is slightly dehydrated but nothing a hydrating lotion can’t fix.
Hi Fei, I’m glad you agree, but not glad that you too went through the same experience I did! Like you, I noticed the effects after using it for a few days, and I liked it. But the colouring and the way that it came to it just got too much for me, since it’s such an expensive product! I do like Blue Cocoon too! Totally calms my skin down when it’s feeling reactive 😀 I’ve been so tempted by Vintner’s Daughter but couldn’t bring myself to pay the price just to “try” haha! Well, maybe one day! 😉 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this and on other similarly expensive products! 😀
I bought this on a whim after reading good reviews about it from a certain popular British beauty blogger (yep, that highly opinionated one tee hee hee) and I returned it after 48 hours. I couldn’t tell if it works for me or not so I can’t judge on its efficacy. But holy mother of everything that stinks, this one is its queen. I couldn’t stand the scent at all. I couldn’t pinpoint on what it actually smells like but to me, it reeked. Perhaps it was that time of the month when my nose and hormones decide not to get along with each other, who knows? I brought it back to Mecca Maxima and told the sales assistant “sorry, gotta return this, it stinks!”. SA said “oh I’m sorry it didn’t work for you, did your skin react badly to it?” I replied “oh no, it really stinks!” 😛
Ooh yes I remember you telling me this! You said to be careful because it really stinks and I was so worried when it arrived that I took a huge sniff LOL But thankfully I find it acceptable. That said, don’t play with scents. Till today, when I wear a certain perfume, I feel like puking. Not a good thing to feel first thing in the morning 😛 Oh and I have another cleanser that smells of pau – seriously. Steaming hot pau! LOL!
I read that a couple of people are actually suing the brand (either for misinformation or that their products contain certain ingredients which are harmful to the skin). I was stuck in the hype as well and really wanted to grab a couple of their products when I was first in spacenk but thank goodness the lovely SA said it wasn’t recommended for my (then oily) skin type and suggested something else instead.
Ooh are they really suing the brand?! That’s interesting. I shall have to look up the information! 😀 I haven’t been to the actual Space NK store but some day I hope to. A friend told me she wanted to try the Martian oil but was dissuaded by the SpaceNK SA who said she didn’t need it. I thought that was very honest when they could have made a sale!
I was excited to try this. I used it for a year. Yes, my pores looked better but that was it. I too became angry to read coloring listed in the ingredients. Why?
Plus as you have said, it does not list the amount of retinol in the bottle. Plus I found the oil to be heavy. I was used to using Squalane or Marula oil. Both of those are great for dry skin. And, they go right into the skin. And, I will go back to using my Retin A. I too will not. Purchase anything from Sunday Riley. I would suggest checking out a skincare brand called The Ordinary. They sell a fabulous 2% Retinoid that is inexpensive and non drying. You can find them under their parent label, Deciem. No fancy packaging, no fragrance just products that work at ridiculously cheap prices. By the way, I am not affiliated with them.
Ah so I’m not alone in being pissed off when I heard about the colouring. It was just so unnecessary! I may have bought the Retinoid from The Ordinary (I’ve forgotten what I got the last time around ha!) but I haven’t tried most of them because I tried the Vitamin C serum and was very disappointed. I’m actually going to put some of the other items to the test soon. I’ll see if it’s in my stash 🙂 A few people have reported that it’s quite good. I hope it works for me!
Nearly gave in to own a bottle of this HG when the scorching weather of Adelaide held my skin ransom for a good face oil. But luck was on my side when this SA of Mecca was so nice to draw out few pumps from the tester and let me took home in a container. I had probably met an Angel who had descended from heaven to help secular skincare junkie to save from deceptive product, Lol.
Well as of now with your revelation of added colouring etc, the product speak of itself in term of its effectiveness on the skin. I am so so glad that my skin is not the only exceptional one that did not respond well to this so called cult product. Was initially skeptical of my own skin that it was too difficult to please when the right mindset should really be having a more skeptical approach to the marketing gimmicks of all those so called cult products.
Hi Stephanie, that was a nice SA who let you try this oil before you decided to splurge! I’m sorry to hear it didn’t work out for you, but I wouldn’t have used it to treat dry skin in any case, since it’s less of an “oil” than a “treatment” if you get my meaning. If you still face trouble getting a good facial oil, in Australia, you can try the Antipodes Divine Oil or the Trilogy Rosehip oil. Both are good and affordable!
So pity! Big bloggers are not aestheticians, scientists or dermatologists and many reviews are only PR promotions. I always consult BEAUTYPEDIA reviews for my skin care and foundation ingredients and although I want to try THE ORDINARY skincare line, I wait patiently the Paula’s Begoun review. Glad, that you stop using this mediocre product. Take care!
I do tend to agree with you Amalia about big bloggers. Some of them are aestheticians, but I guess sometimes, I think sometimes they are too invested in their promotional activities to be impartial. I do look at Beautypedia too for a guide. But I too take their suggestions with a grain of salt as they sell their own products and therefore have a conflict of interest. Also, I sometimes feel that while ingredient lists are helpful, you can’t always tell how a product performs purely from the ingredient list. And that’s one of my beefs with Beautypedia. But still, they are a good first guide 🙂
Seriously? I was just beating myself up for not purchasing this ‘miracle oil’ during my last visit to the US. Now I can perhaps breathe a sigh of relief for not plunking down a fair bit of change for the SR Luna. As good as the oil may be, a brand has got to have principles.
I do not absolutely need a retinoid as yet and my Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery seem to be doing a good job of providing that extra serum kick to my skincare routine. I will continue to trawl through the comments for all the other alternatives available and maybe pick one up in the future.
That’s me Bernadine – helping you save money since 2007 LOL 😀 But seriously, it’s a decent oil, but the whole marketing gimmick really got to me. Good to know that the MRC works for you still! It was one of the first few oils I ventured into and which I really liked. I haven’t used it in a long time though!
This is why I d.i.y!!!!
I couldn’t, Ika! There’s still something about pretty packaging that gets to me LOL! But I agree that it can be better, if you know your ingredients 😉
Lately, I have been enamored with “Beauty Sleep” by Alpha H. You use it twice a week at night. It’s very strong, not for the faint hearted/sensitive skinned. It’s incredibly effective (I have been using Tretinoin for more than two years, and even I still see a difference, but I use it four to five nights a week).
I also like Verso, with a kind of Retinol which is eight times stronger than regular Retinol. Very high-quality, very expensive.
Some of you might want to check out Differin which is available OTC in some countries. http://www.carolinehirons.com/2017/03/differin-gel.html
Mmm that sounds very interesting Maja! I am a big fan of Alpha H’s Liquid Gold and now you have me intrigued about Beauty Sleep hehe… Guess who’s going to trawl online sites for a deal? 😛 I have been eyeing Verso as well, but they kind of exploded on the scene about 2 years ago and I haven’t heard anything about them since. If you didn’t mention them, I might not have even remembered! Which product from Verso do you like?
Super great review Paris!!! love it!!!
Thank you Audrey 🙂
Okay. Time to strike this off my wish list.
I’ve tried commercial retinoids like La Roche Posay Redermic R and Paula’s Choice 1% Retinol Booster and I find them great.
My dermatologist suggested to use Retacnyl 0.025% or 0.05% but I find too drying to use it daily. I use it every 2-3 days and I layer it on top of my night moisturizer. Much cheaper alternative to commercial products but a tad stronger.
I’m going to try the LRP Redermic R soon! I picked it up last year so thanks for reminding me LOL! I have heard the PC one is very good too. Problem for me is that I’m never quite sure what to see when I use products with retinol (except to brace for dryness) LOL
LRP Redermic R didn’t work for me sadly! If The Ordinary’s 2% Retinoid isn’t doing anything for your skin then I doubt the LRP will – the retinol percentage in that is way too low. I’m sensitive to retinols. I tried using Skinceuticals 0.5% and my skin went crazy within a week (this was 1 application every 2 days!). I suppose the LRP is good for someone new to retinols but you don’t sound like you are!
Thanks for sharing re: LRP. I’ll give it a go and see how it is. I do wonder if it’s the formula of The Ordinary that doesn’t agree with me, and I’m also starting to wonder if I might be sensitive to retinol too. I am not a major user of it (Luna works for me but few others do) and it seems like I break out with products that have a high concentration – I know people talk about purging and say it might be the reason, but I’m not sold. I’ll have to experiment a little more 🙂