‘My skin looks better at 33 than 5 years ago,’ shoppers rave about $13 retinol that ‘visibly diminishes’ fine lines

SKINCARE fans are going wild over a drugstore find that is helping them reduce acne scars and turn back the hands of time.

The $13.30 retinol has more than 44,500 reviews on Amazon, where fans are sharing their transformative results after using the product.

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"The fine lines around my eyes have visibly diminished," one shopper wrote, while another said it has "become a staple in my skincare routine."

Originally priced at $21.99, the CeraVe Retinol Serum that beauty lovers are raving about is on sale for $13.30 — making it even more of a steal.

The powerhouse product features encapsulated retinol, which "helps skin look smoother and more even-toned," according to its description.

Over time, it also "helps refine skin's texture" and "helps visibly reduce the appearance of post-acne marks."

Retinol is a form of vitamin A, which can help fight acne and diminish signs of aging in the skin.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, it exfoliates and increases collagen production, which is what can plump up fine lines and wrinkles.

Stronger formulations, like Tretinoin, require a prescription, but many people find that over-the-counter versions turn up noticeable results.

One woman was such a fan of the CeraVe Retinol Serum that she shared a bare-faced selfie in her review after using it for just three days.

She said the skin on her face "feels tighter and moisturized" since she started using the retinol, which was developed by dermatologists.

"[A] guy even told me he thought I was wearing makeup! Wow!" she added. "What an amazing difference and confidence booster."

Another reviewer posted before-and-after photos of her cheek to show how her acne marks have faded thanks to the retinol.

"I wish I had discovered this product decades ago!" a third said.

Many customers were impressed by the texture of the lightweight serum's gel texture, saying it's "non-greasy" and doesn't "irritate" the skin.

"The serum is gentle, and it doesn't cause irritation," one person wrote.

"My skin feels smoother, and those pesky marks are visibly reduced."

Another recalled how other retinol products, including prescription cream, left her skin "dry, flaky, and dull."

"This product is gentle enough to use daily and my skin is exfoliated without the dry, flakiness. I even see a renewed 'glow,'" she added.

Unsurprisingly, reviewers were also pleased with the price of the budget-friendly product.

Some insisted the serum works better than more expensive retinols that they tried in the past.

"I was paying big bucks for similar products with similar results," one fan explained. "My skin is more even looking. I will continue to buy and use this."

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