Retinol cleansers are a waste of money because cleansers don't stay on your skin long enough for retinol to work. Use a gentle retinol product twice weekly instead, and focus on consistency over intensity.
Chapters
Waste of money and a mythbuster in one, it's not only a retinol cleanser, it also is combining it with salicylic acid. And a lot of people think you cannot exfoliate and use a retinol on the same nights. But number two, it is a complete waste of money because you do not need a retinol in your cleanser. It's going to do Jack Chateau to your skin and in fact you need to get FaceTime with the retinol, meaning letting it sit on your skin is going to is what's going to make the difference. If your knees hurt you and you're looking to incorporate a retinol in your routine, find something that is light and gentle and maybe try it out twice a week at most. Consistency intensity over intensity.