Gentle
Have definitely noticed a difference in the texture (smoother, but I also use the vit e serum in the day) of the skin and dark spot areas left by blemishes- have lightened. My particular skin tolerates the 0.5% of retinol very well and find it almost too gentle. I use this in the PM under the Liquid Gold Overnight Repair Cream - I only use on alternative nights to the Liquid Gold.