I rarely give in to skincare hype, but a few new wrinkles and a change in medication had me paying closer attention to my skin. Before long, I had gone face-first into the retinol craze. The result of that little adventure? This DRMTLGY Retinol Body Lotion review—and a product that genuinely surprised me.

Along the way, I learned that my friend Karol had decided to try the body lotion, too.. We compared notes along the way, and agreed that we could both see a difference in our skin.

Why I Tried DRMTLGY Retinol Body Lotion

I’ve seen plenty of products promise dramatic results, so I approached this one with curiosity and a healthy dose of skepticism. I wasn’t looking for a miracle or expecting every line to disappear. I simply wanted to know whether the lotion would make enough of a difference for me to keep using it.

Having Karol try it at the same time kinda confirmed what I had hoped from all the hype.. At the end of the month, neither of us had to search for something nice to say: we both liked what we saw.

My Verdict After 30 Days

The best measure of how I feel about DRMTLGY Retinol Body Lotion is what I did next: I purchased the brand’s serum and night cream. I haven’t tried those long enough to review them, so my recommendation here is for the body lotion only. I’ll share my thoughts on the other products after I’ve spent more time with them.

If you’re curious about the lotion itself, you can find its ingredients and directions on the DRMTLGY product page.

I’m still a skeptic when it comes to big beauty promises. But after a month of using this lotion, I can say that it earned a place in my routine. Karol sees a difference, I see a difference, and I’m glad we gave it a try. Pretty darn amazing, if you ask me.

For another product that surprised me, read my LUXE Foundation review.