This is by far my most favorite retinoid that I have used, which include Retin-A and Tazorac. Both of the perscription versions made me break out with cycts and made my skin super sensitive. My skin looks brighter, though I still have blackheads and wrinkles, but I am going to incorporate Avene's Eluage Gel for lines and wrinkles
I have also been using a BHA in the daytime to help with blackheads
Skincare Central. I like their BHA much more than the one from Paula's Choice. The PC version just doesn't do anything for me, but the one from SC actually brings the blackheads up to the surface where they just scratch off. The combination of the Avene Eluage and BGA so far hasn't made my skin irritated or sensitve.