Sunday Riley - Luna Retinol Night Oil

[Kalie1245]

Hello all, I am very interested in getting this product. Has anyone tried it before in this group? thoughts?

[haleyvvvv]

I've only tried the older formula, @Kalie1245. I haven't had a chance to try a sample of the new formula (in Canada at least they had to change). The old version, I loved though. It made my skin so soft and reduces redness a bit. It's a lower strength retinol, so great for starting slow. The scent isn't for everyone (my partner says it smells like tea). A similar strength of product for my skin is the BIOSSANCE - Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum. They both provide a bit skin resurfacing help, slowly. The Biossance has more soothing formula, and a retinol alternative, so if you have retinol sensitivity, it could be a good alternative. Each brand has small kits to get both of these products to test. Good luck! 

[Kalie1245]

I will definitely be looking into that one. What was your thoughts on the bottle. I read things on the difficulty getting all the product out.

[haleyvvvv]

That's where I can't help, unfortunately. I've gone through deluxe sample sizes of the Biossance, so haven't used the full sized. I recommend getting smaller sizes to test first, though. I also tend to bust open my products to make sure I get the last bit, even if I have to repot it into a different container. Good luck, @Kalie1245!!

[newcarlee]

Hi @Kalie1245 - Luna is a staple product for me. I was first introduced to it in a Sephora Favorites Sleep kit and after finishing that up, had to go purchase it. There’s a small kit to try it SUNDAY RILEY - Multivitamins Set first. I also like their CEO vitamin C product so this kit is great. My skin just looks much better the next day after I use it.  But I also like to exfoliate and try not to do both on the same night - even though many people use Good Genes with Luna, I alternate. I also don’t like Good Genes but trying to through some samples I got of it.  It works but so do other products whereas I haven’t found an alternative for Luna.

[Meljo28]

Hey! I'm a big Sunday fan. I actually use Luna on top of the A+ then the next morn apply Good Genes. When I wake up in the morning, my skin is dewy and my pores minimized. I use about 3-4 drops of Luna, and have not experienced the oily residue. I usually massage it in pretty well then place a moisturizer on top. The only thing I'm guilty of is not always washing my face at night but the times I am consistent I notice a difference.

[mpas]

I tried it many years ago. It made me breakout terribly. I tried to keep using it to see if it was just a new product purge but that wasn’t the case. Some really enjoy the product. I would recommend finding a travel size to try out first

[fatimamummy]

@Kalie1245  I tried it when it was initially launched and was extremely hyped and it turned out horrible for me. Made my oily skin extremely oily that I would drip oil even during the day time when I wasn’t wearing it. Many other people with oily to combo skin had same problem. It took a long time for my skin to rebalance after discontinuing the use. 
Only Retinol product that actually produced result for me is DRUNK ELEPHANT - A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream. It is available in travel size as well so you can try to see how you like it before investing in full size.

[Kalie1245]

how long does that one last you? I did look at that one, just noticed the small size.

[lcam611]

I have been using it for about a month or so. The only noticeable difference i have found so far is that it slightly will bring down inflammation from acne. I really don’t enjoy the smell and i find that it’s a bit too oily for my combo skin.