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First: Why tretinoin?

You get monthly check-ins to make adjustments.

The combination makes it easier on skin, allowing more people with sensitive or reaction skin to use it.

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Tester feedback:“This made me so at ease with my skin journey,” formerAllurebeauty editorDevon Abelmansays.

“It puts everything my skin needsover-the-counter and prescription ingredientsin one simple bottle.”

The Custom Rx specifically, though, has been a game changer for my skin.

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But the best part?

Depending on your insurance plan and skin diagnosis, it might even be covered.

The tretinoin you use on the rest of your face?

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Probably too harsh for this fragile area.

Thats where Muselys Eye Serum comes in with the first (and only) prescriptionretinoid eye creamon the market.

With just 0.001% tretinoina super low doseits designed to be effective with minimal irritation.

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Its a holistic approach to clearer, healthier skin, all in one easy-to-use formula.

Wrinkle Cream

Wisp

Firm Up!

Additional ingredients:azelaic acid, niacinamide |Fragrance-free:yes

What is the most effective tretinoin?

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The most effective tretinoin isnt just about choosing the highest strengthits all about finding what works for your skin.

But remember, more potent doesnt always equate to better effectiveness.

Is 0.05% tretinoin stronger than 1% retinol?

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Can I use 0.1% tretinoin every day?

In most cases, youll have worked your way up, starting at a low dose.

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A beauty product is a personal purchase.

Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?