About this product
A lightweight retinol serum formulated with 0.5% retinol and vitamin E, designed to support skin renewal and anti-aging while providing hydration.
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✓Approved · 78%What the gurus are saying
Gurus praise this as a well-balanced retinol that delivers strength without excessive harshness, making it suitable for those ready to move beyond beginner formulas. The consensus is that it's more tolerable than comparable 0.5% retinols on the market, with hydrating properties that reduce typical retinol dryness. It remains too potent for sensitive or first-time retinol users, but strikes a sweet spot for intermediate users seeking consistency-based results.
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Full ingredients
Squalane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Retinol (0.5%), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, BHT, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Sulfite, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Retinol (0.1%), Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate
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