Okay, so I’ve been using the SVR Pure Retinol Serum for a few months now, and here’s the tea: it’s actually pretty great for my sensitive combo skin. My texture has smoothed out, and those pesky fine lines? Subtly ghosted.

The consistency is thicker than some serums (hello, hydration), but it spreads like a dream and doesn’t feel tacky. Plus, the scent? *Chef’s kiss*—unlike that weird chemical smell some retinols have.

BUT (big but)… my bottle arrived unsealed?? Like, no safety wrap or anything. Sketchy vibes for something going on my face. Customer service was meh about it.

Pro tip: SLATHER on moisturizer after. This baby works but can be drying. Also patch-test—retinol isn’t playtime.

Wrinkles? Fading. Dark spots? Lighter. Would repurchase… if they fix the packaging issue.