The drugstore retinol product from L’Oreal Paris Aussie beauty therapists SWEAR by

Australian women are coveting a little-known retinol product for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in days without stripping the moisture barrier of your skin.

A beauty buff took to Facebook after testing out L’oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Retinol and the brand’s Revitalift with Hyaluronic Acid and admitted she was struggling with flakiness.

‘I’ve been using these for a few weeks. I noticed my forehead today is flaky as all heck! I use the day one everyday under makeup and I usually forget the night time one,’ she said, referencing the retinol bottle.

It didn’t take long for suggestions to roll in – namely that Hyaluronic Acid is best applied to damp skin rather than dry – and use of retinol should be eased in slowly.

‘I’ve been using these for a few weeks. I noticed my forehead today is flaky as all heck! I use the day one everyday under makeup and I usually forget the night time one,’ she said, referencing the retinol bottle

A beauty therapist took the time to respond, calling on the original poster to stick to the retinol serum at night, if they can.

‘The night serum is so good! It’s honestly as good as Tretinoin. I know that sounds extreme but it actually is and without the dryness. I’d just stick with the night one and use a cream or lotion during the day preferably with an SPF of 30 or higher,’ she said.

The $50.99 retinol, which is available at Chemist Warehouse, has 4.3 out of a total of five stars from hundreds of reviewers online.

The beauty therapist continued: ‘I highly recommend the retinol one. Olay Regenerist24 is amazing too as it’s packed with niacinamide… I love it.  

‘I’ve used high end salon only skincare and chemist stuff and can honestly say the majority of my skincare is chemist stuff these days.’

Those reading the comments online were quick to say they didn’t usually ‘trust’ brands as big as L’Oreal and Olay but were willing to give it a try with her recommendation. 

The beauty therapist continued: ‘I highly recommend the retinol one. Olay Regenerist24 is amazing too as it’s packed with niacinamide… I love it

‘I pick and choose products I’ve tried and loved. I use a $49 Clarins hand cream but chemist skincare and L’Occitane almond shower oil and Nivea body lotion. It’s just finding what suits,’ she finished.

The Loreal Paris Revitalift Laser Retinol is the company’s most potent retinol available, with claims it will reduce ‘100 per cent’ of deep-set wrinkles and lines.

Chemist Warehouse customers agree with that transformative claim.

‘I have been using L’Oréal Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum for several months. Great product that has worked wonders on diminishing my wrinkles substantially,’ one woman wrote.

‘Love this night serum, although I use it anytime of the day! Results are immediate,’ said another.

A third added: ‘Feels great on, non oily, absorbs quickly into the skin feeling fresh and clean’.