
About this product
A retinol serum from Kiehl's designed to deliver retinol gradually to the skin, formulated as a gentler entry point for those new to retinoids.
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The Guru Index verdict
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✓Approved · 77%What the gurus are saying
The gurus who weighed in found this a solid, gentle retinol option that eases people into the ingredient without overwhelming their skin. One expert flagged that while it's well-formulated and accessible worldwide, it's really best for those already comfortable with retinol rather than complete beginners, though another creator specifically called it a good pick for people starting out. The slow-release approach appears to be what makes it stand out.
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Full ingredients
Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Lauroyl Lysine, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Retinol, Tocopherol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Poloxamer 188, Polycaprolactone, Sorbitan Laurate
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