This 'effective' anti-aging cream was a Prime Day bestseller — and it's still on sale for under $25 on Amazon Canada

Thinking of including retinol in your skincare routine? Some of the top reasons to make retinol your skin’s best friend are its ability to reduce the signs of aging (OK, bye wrinkles and fine lines!) and improve skin appearance by working on blemishes and dark spots. While it may not be a miracle cure, retinol users swear by the effects of using mild retinol daily. And guess what? Amazon Canada has a great extended Prime Day deal to help you get started. Even if you missed Amazon Prime Day, there are still tons of products with great discounts, like Arvesa’s Retinol Day and Night Cream. A bestseller on Amazon Canada, the face cream has more than 3,000 five-star reviews and, as luck would have it, is currently 24 per cent off.

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Arvesa Retinol Cream

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Arvesa's cream combines three skincare superstars—Retinol, Collagen, and Hyaluronic Acid—into one formula.

$23 at Amazon

The details

Arvesa's dermatologist-tested cream combines three skincare superstars—Retinol, Collagen, and Hyaluronic Acid—into one formula. Suitable for all skin types, this retinol cream uses a unique formula comprising natural ingredients and extracts like aloe vera, jojoba oil, and vitamin E—all crucial elements in skin repair.

Arvesa’s viral product is free of dyes or parabens. For those who prioritize cruelty-free products, Arvesa stands out as a responsible choice. This retinol cream absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving a non-greasy finish, making it suitable for pre-makeup use! The cream’s 0.5 retinol content also makes this a good purchase for first-time users.

The cream comes with a pump, making dispensing much easier and minimizing product wastage by providing the appropriate amount with each use.

What reviewers are saying

• 4,700+ reviews

• 4.3-star rating

• “No breakouts, non-greasy finish, effective”

The superstar retinol cream has amassed over 4,700 reviews on Amazon and thousands of five-star ratings. Reviewers rave about the product's effectiveness, with many saying it works within days of use.

A 70-year-old Canadian reviewer who did not expect her wrinkles to reduce writes that her face had “lesser deep wrinkles.” One 53-year-old reviewer tells those sitting on the fence, “Grab it… you'll love it.” And another reviewer, 27, says that the cream helped her with under-eye bags in less than a week and adds, “Overall, my skin is healthier.”

One reviewer compliments its "non-greasy" finish, while another corroborates, saying it "nourishes the skin."

Some not-so-thrilled users were dissatisfied with the slow function and faint fragrance (despite being advertised as fragrance-free). “Good moisturizer, nothing else,” says one shopper. Another reviewer says that she didn't "notice any changes in skin." This was seconded by another user who wrote that there was "no difference compared to [their] normal cream."

The verdict

With a majority of positive reviews, this retinol cream is a good starting point for those looking to ease into a skincare routine with an affordable option—thanks to its extended Prime Day sale price.

However, while the brand says the cream is suitable for all skin types, those with extra sensitive skin have faced some issues.

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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