Minimalist 0.6% Anti-Aging Retinol: a Guru Score of 68%

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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~Nay

"Simple formula but rather than going up to 0.6% retinol I'd rather you jumped to [retinaldehyde]. It even feels very similar, actually is peeling a little bit but that might happen. [...] The smell's not too bad but for me this is too strong for my skin, my color family."

Nipun Kapur

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~Yay

"The 0.6% you can move to already. [...] The cheapest one starts at about $6.90. Retinol and retinoid, they're actually called retinol ester, retinol palmitate. Retinol palmitate together, retinol ester, convert to retinol, retinol converts into retinoic acid in a step three-step conversion process."

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"The 0.6% you can move to already. [...] The cheapest one starts at about $6.90. Retinol and retinoid, they're actually called retinol ester, retinol palmitate. Retinol palmitate together, retinol ester, convert to retinol, retinol converts into retinoic acid in a step three-step conversion process."

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"Minimalist is an very transparent brand and I personally love it and love how they tell in their products which strength is"

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"YOU CAN USE THE RETINOL BY MINIMALIST WHICH IS THE 0.6 RETINOL"

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What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Retinoids

Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Minimalist 0.6% Anti-Aging Retinol?

A retinol formula containing 0.6% stabilized retinol designed to improve skin texture and reduce visible signs of aging.

Is Minimalist 0.6% Anti-Aging Retinol worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Minimalist 0.6% Anti-Aging Retinol's Guru Score?

Minimalist 0.6% Anti-Aging Retinol holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.