RoC SJP's youthful glow with these anti-aging serum capsules, now just $25 for a month's supply. (Getty)(Getty)
There are many things to love about Sarah Jessica Parker — and one of them includes her love for drugstore beauty. Even though she has the funds for every fancy, high-end product and treatment out there, the And Just Like That... actress has been singing RoC's praises forever, from its moisturizers to serums. One of RoC's most highly rated picks is the Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Wrinkle Night Serum, which is now on sale for just $25.
When you think of under-eye skin care that's actually effective, are you also envisioning large dollar signs? According to Senior Beauty Editor Jennifer Romolini, it doesn't cost a lot to give that area a glow-up. "If you're looking for a low-cost retinol treatment to help with dark pigmentation, this is for you," she says. "RoC is the premier name in over-the-counter retinol, and its eye cream is highly rated ... It's excellent for improving the appearance of both fine lines and dark circles, and it's dermatologist recommended too. I only wish it contained more antioxidant, nourishing ingredients. But for the price, it honestly cannot be beat."
Speaking of price, this is about as low as I've seen it in months.
It's easy to give yourself a gorgeous blowout at home with this four-in-one hair dryer brush. It works a lot like Dyson's Airwrap, but it's on sale for just $50! It has multiple attachments suited for a variety of uses, from straightening to curling. Plus, it styles and dries hair at the same time to make getting ready in the morning easier, speedier and just more pleasant overall.
"Best value in the world," stated one impressed shopper. "Just used it on my long thick curly wet hair… OMG, impressed. It not only dried my hair in 1/4 of my usual time, but the giant brush attachment never got stuck in my hair. Believe me, I was fearing it! My hair is soft, smooth and bouncy. I may buy another just to keep away for the years to follow if it ever fails."
Cute, comfy and oozing femininity, this gingham top-seller has smocking at the bust to create a distinct, flattering shape and adorable flirty ruffles around the neckline. The A-line silhouette creates a subtle hourglass look. It's been sitting in my virtual cart for a while, and now that it's just $30 (the lowest it's been all year), I'm finally clicking buy, since I don't think it will dip any lower this summer.
It also looks very similar to Hill House's bestselling Ellie Nap Dress, which retails for nearly $200.
Need to boost your nighttime skin-care routine? This serum is packed with antioxidants to increase cell renewal, which can help smooth wrinkles, firm skin and improve your overall glow.
One loyal user said: "Goes on smoothly, not oily. It absorbs quickly in my skin. I have only been using about a month, but feel I can tell a difference in my skin. I will purchase this again when I have used all of this bottle. Amazon was cheaper than the drugstores."
We found a tee that's anything but boring, and it's just as comfy as those well-worn styles you have folded in your drawer. This adorable square neck design has charming ruffled trim and slightly puffed sleeves that give it a fun, trendy vibe. And the best part? They’re only $12 right now, so you may want to grab a few to mix and match for summer!
There are 30 capsules in each pack, meaning you have a month's worth of serum applications ready to go.
Some retinol capsule products from other big beauty brands can set you back nearly $60 — comparably, with RoC Retinol Correxion, you're getting a highly concentrated version of the ingredient for just $25 (down from $33).
Sarah Jessica Parker (the once, future and always Carrie Bradshaw) definitely knows her beauty products — and when it comes to beauty, she trusts RoC to get the job done. So much so, that she even teamed up with the brand in the past to create a limited-edition gift set including a few of her favorite items. "I want to take care of my skin and I want it to be effective and I want to feel good about it — and I don't want to spend 20 minutes doing it," the actress told People in 2023.
The Retinol Correxion capsules add ease to your beauty routine, since every cap contains the recommended dose of serum — no measuring or guesswork needed. And that formula seems to be something special. In a clinical study, 97% of those who tried RoC's Retinol Correxion night serum reported smoother skin after a single night. Users said their skin was 63% more hydrated after a week and visibly firmer after a month. That's thanks to a mix of concentrated retinol, known to help fight signs of aging in skin, and a bio-derived antioxidant with two times the effectiveness of vitamin E. This is especially impressive, considering how vitamin E is already a super-skin-loving ingredient that's known to help protect skin from the elements (like solar radiation).
Yahoo Senior Beauty Editor Jennifer Romolini calls the brand "a drugstore skin-care legend," and she knows of which she speaks! So if it's from RoC, chances are it's a trustworthy product — especially since the brand's formulas are also recommended and tested by dermatologists.
RoC Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Wrinkle Night Serum is among Amazon's highest-rated skin-care products, with over 13,500 reviewers giving the convenient capsules a flawless five-star rating.
"Smooth and effective," wrote this beauty. "I've been seeing recommendations on this product for quite some time now and was looking for a new, more affordable retinol serum so I decided to give it a try. I am loving this serum so far! My face feels smoother and more moisturized! I already feel a difference in my face after a 2 week use. No breakouts upon use, but I did start off every other day and easily and quickly worked my way to daily. The quality is wonderful - I love that there's just enough in the capsules to cover my entire face and neck where I'm not overdoing it. Plus, they're biodegradable which is a huge plus to avoid unnecessary waste. Super cute, travel size bottle too!"
"I have to admit that I was skeptical that the tiny capsule held a sufficient amount of product to cover my face and neck; however, I am pleasantly surprised that it does," said one longtime RoC user. "When I tell my age, people are surprised. They’ve assumed I am in my late 40s, not late 60s. I attribute this to consistent use of RoC. Honestly, I'm afraid to imagine what my face and neck would look like if I hadn’t used RoC products. ... The RoC Retinol Correction Night time Smoothing Serum is moisturizing, absorbed well, has no discernible scent and immediately brightened my skin. My fair skin is quite sensitive, so I use new products on my face, body and hair with caution. This did not irritate my skin at all."
"This is the best night serum I've ever used," raved a final fan, adding as a caveat, "It is drying, but the smoothness on my face when I wake up is amazing. Wayyyyy better than the expensive brands I've tried!"
One user cautioned to only use one capsule at a time: "I have never had a reaction or irritation — except one time when I decided to try using two capsules. Yeah, don't do that. Mini bumps everywhere. Cleared up with hydrocortisone in a week, though. Otherwise, it's a great starter retinol."
Like other retinol products, it's important to take caution if you have very sensitive skin. "I really wanted to love this product, especially because of the reviews, but unfortunately it caused me to break out," lamented a reviewer. "After two days of use, I got several pimples on my forehead area. This just undid the good skin care I've been working on and set me back. If you're prone to acne, don't use this product."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
