@4complexion: I’ve got asked the other day ‘is Epii HPT6 as effective as tretinoin?’ It’s not, not even close. These are well-build formulas that I’d recommend, cream in particular, to add to your anti-ageing, barrier maintenance routine, in addition to two most evidence based products: retinoids and sunscreen. These will contribute to making your skin plumper and healthier. I have no doubt about that. But these are sidekicks’ not the ‘main hero’ On Substack I walk you through the entire formula and show you what is real and what’s not. Link in bio, if you want to read, it’s free access. #epii #antiagingskincare #koreanskincare #cosmeticchemist #hpt6
Marina @4complexion
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Sunday 19 July 2026 14:25:19 GMT
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Ryan :
L’Oréal had this patented and in use since 2006…. If it was as good as people are currently making it out to be it’d be far more well known and popular
2026-07-19 17:04:04
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XIXslick :
Idk, i got the serum & the cream during the 40% sale and I’ve NEVER had skin this clear & smooth before. I used tretinoin in the past but i prefer hpt6, i saw results in days
2026-07-19 22:53:36
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Marina @4complexion :
Have anyone here already tried Epii HPT6 range? I need to hear about your experience.
2026-07-19 14:26:13
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Beautyinyourface0126 :
Epii HPT6 has been by far the best product I have used. Epii has never promoted that HPT6 is BETTER than tretinoin. I feel like this post is quite misleading attacking the brand… But I agree no skincare products are MORE effective than tretinoin. I view which products can be synergistic and epii hpt6 is very synergistic. I personally LOVE epii hpt6 and has been way better than any other k beauty brands i have used so far. I even love it more than Medik8 products
2026-07-19 22:09:41
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Dijessss :
can you please please please please please tell me which moisturizer is better for combination sensitive acne prone skin: the purito tot un calming gel or the geek and gorgeous hydration station moisturizer.❤️
2026-07-19 23:10:56
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jules :
is it okay for daily use?
2026-07-22 12:43:51
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Amanda▪️The Skin Lady :
Ohhhhhhhh I’ve been waiting for this !!!!
2026-07-19 14:29:18
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MariaBousoulegka :
thank. you i was so curious about this ingredient and i was searching for papers. I bought it mostly for Matrixyl synthe 6 and fatty acis ratio
2026-07-19 18:21:58
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An nhien :
Skinceutical have 30% hpt6 which epii only have 10% so you get what you pay for
2026-07-22 00:38:44
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Americano 🇵🇸 :
This looks good! Though brands have to come to terms with the fact that no ingredient can match retinoinds for true skin firming at the deeper layers! While these products can be great hydrators, i can’t but be put off by deceptive marketing claims! 😭
2026-07-19 17:03:12
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user73826548269 :
Will you talk about azelaic acid in over the counter medication like skinoren? Its consistency is quite thick and im balancing between that or watery serums like skin1004 or anua
2026-07-19 23:10:11
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karenwebb202 :
Excellent review thanks
2026-07-19 18:17:26
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A. :
Marina!!! ive been waiting for this!!!
2026-07-19 17:42:35
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maryam.abdulla :
It brought back my fungal acne 😔
2026-07-19 20:35:39
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Nahs 🇦🇺 :
Ive got an order of this one coming and so keen to try along side my Tret nights. I’m a firm believer that unless you want a really good treatment with effective results then in chair is where it’s at. Surface level these looks good though with some great ingredients. I love anything that nourishes my barrier
2026-07-22 11:02:29
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Elüf :
What do you think about the Expert Madeca Cream PDRN? Since you liked the OG
2026-07-19 14:32:55
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Marina @4complexion :
If you want to read a cosmetic chemist deep dive on this Epii range, head over to Substack, free access. I take you by the hand and walk you through the entire formula architecture and show you what make these products worth your coin. And what they can realistically do for you
2026-07-19 14:28:47
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stephan_m25🇳🇴/🇨🇴 :
Finally! Someone said it. I genuinely can’t understand how people fall for marketing so easily. I mean, we already have the gold standard, tretinoin 🙌🏻, which aims to achieve the same thing, has been around for decades, and has tons of evidence showing that it actually works, all while being far more powerful. It seems like a promising product, but it’s more like a gentle pat on your skin than anything else. It’s basically a barrier-supporting moisturizer, yet it costs $50, while a regular moisturizer usually costs around $20–30 😵💫😳
2026-07-19 21:01:22
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traciluke :
I’ve used for 2 weeks the 10% serum and cream and it’s amazing huge difference in my skin. I’ve also been using the JOVS Laser 4D mask
2026-07-19 20:12:08
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Kin :
great advice on keeping expectations realistic
2026-07-19 14:46:50
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A1💈 :
This is golden
2026-07-21 10:33:07
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Neri :
What about the epi retinal😭💗
2026-07-19 16:34:35
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Lyoma :
I’ve been struggling with my skin barrier for the last year (constant breakout) while it was getting under control before testing the cream, now I have 0 pimple, I use also Azelaic in the morning and retinal the night. Personnaly this cream I do find it too rich before makeup, so I use their other double cream which is also great. It was surprising that they didn’t use Capric triglyceride on their richer cream which usually product like that do (the 5% has it) which my skin don’t like so very happy !! I’m very excited about the future of the brand, hopefully they won’t fall into the gimmicky products and weird marketing
2026-07-20 00:38:15
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Ayunina Akbar :
pls watch erika cox for her review!! i actually started following her barrier repairing journey, apparently her skin has gotten so thin bcs she over exfoliates. along the way she stumbled upon epii and now i cant wait for my numbuzin retinol to finish so i could get my hands on epii
2026-07-21 05:51:27
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