I have this product and if you are experiencing a burning and itch sensation, i would not use it, as the strength is too strong for your skin, go to lower strength and use over longer period. It is to be used at night it is not a day cream nor a moisturizing cream, its a treatment serum..i love this product and highly recommend it. You must be sensitive without realizing it, i would ask if you could get a return on that bottle if it is still in time frame of purchase and get a lower strength, hope that helps.

its definately too strong for sensitive skin!! stop using immediately!!
i had to cut back to 2 or 3 times a week only.(at night)
you would probably be better off with the 3x or 5x.

I would use a small amount at first, blending it with a mild night cream. Maybe even starting out every other night and increasing slowly, this will help your skin adjust to this strength.

yes, this strength is definately meant for skin over 50!!

I think it would be. I am 27 and use it everynight, I also have my mom using the same product and seeing the same results.

I use it very sparingly around face and neck, i would not go nuts with it as its a thick consistency and goes on like silk, the heat of your fingers will give you the coverage. And it is to be used at night, its not a day cream/serum

I apply it to both areas. Sometimes I apply to my chest area. Its a really great product.

No, it is not 10%... the level is 1% which is the maximum you can get over the counter. Topix serums are:

2X = .2%, 3X = .3%, 5X = .5% and 10X = 1%

I would not recommend this one, at least not the 10x, because it might be too strong and drying.

Tanzorac and Tretinoin are prescription based topical acne treatments that leave your face very red and flaked, and yes they do work, but you cannot go out in sun and unless your skin is actually in need of treatment, i would not use them, and thats why i purchased this product, on the market it has the highest retinol without stripping the skin bare, its to be used only at night and remember its not a moisturising cream, its a treatment serum..it pumps out thick but goes on like silk, im very happy with it..but everyone is different.

It is thick to pump, but not dry it goes on like silk not pasty, as its a retinol and caffeine product its more a treatment serum not moisturizing, thus you use it at night not daytime.

Is it beige looking and seems a little rough? Then its not a bad one. Its a little weird but its a great product.

If your talking about a prescription formed tretinoin cream, then no, of course not, that cream is a topical acne treatment, and will make your skin red and flake fast...that is pretty strong stuff, and only available on a prescription. This serum is thick to pump but goes on very smooth with the heat from your fingers you get good coverage, use at night sparingly. I like it and will use it again.

you can use it on both face and neck, but be careful, its strong stuff, depending how sensitive your skin is..... and NEVER wear it outside during the day!!