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Retinal Shot.

Celimax Retinal Shot
Retinoids

About this product

A Korean retinoid serum combining 0.1% retinaldehyde with peptides and panthenol, designed to address signs of aging including dark spots and uneven texture.

Guru Score

83%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
2Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What the gurus are saying

This retinaldehyde serum earns praise for packing more punch than standard retinol, with peptides and soothing panthenol built in to support the skin while it works on dark spots and texture. The price point makes it an accessible entry to retinoids, though dermatologists note that a pea-size amount is all you need, people tend to use too much simply because it's so affordable.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take June 2026

Type

Retinoids

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The Budget Dermatologist
The Budget Dermatologist
723k subs
✓Yay
"If you want a K-beauty swap as a retinoid, try the Retinol Shot by Celimax. It's super affordable, with 0.1% retinaldehyde, the same type of retinol that's in the Avène one, plus Matrix 3000, making it a combination peptide and retinoid serum."
Doctorly
Doctorly
3.58M subs
✓Yay
"The Retinal Shot from Celimax, here's why I love this product: it's a stacked retinal product, so it's more effective than retinol. Plus it has peptides, plus it has panthenol to soothe the skin. This is an incredible ingredient for dark spots, texture, tone, anything aging. It's a Korean brand that's been very viral on social media lately, though people are overusing the quantity, when you just need a pea size amount."
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Frequently asked.

What is Celimax Retinal Shot?

A Korean retinoid serum combining 0.1% retinaldehyde with peptides and panthenol, designed to address signs of aging including dark spots and uneven texture.

Is Celimax Retinal Shot worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

What is Celimax Retinal Shot's Guru Score?

Celimax Retinal Shot holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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