
About this product
A retinaldehyde serum designed to reduce signs of aging with a hydrating, milky formula containing niacinamide, ceramides, squalene, hyaluronic acid, and tea extract.
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✓Approved · 81%What the gurus are saying
The gurus who tested it found the serum gentle and hydrating for a retinaldehyde, with no irritation or retinol burn reported even on sensitive areas like the neck. Those with sensitive skin may want to start once or twice weekly with rest days between applications, then gradually increase frequency. It sits between retinol and prescription-strength retinoic acid in potency, making it a solid choice for people seeking something stronger than retinol but gentler than the strongest options.
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Full ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Cyclodextrin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Squalane, Bisabolol (L-Alpha), Ceramide NP, Michelia Alba (Magnolia) Flower Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloud Berry) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate (D-Alpha), Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Retinal (Retinaldehyde), Polygonum Cuspidatum (Giant Knotweed) Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Gluconate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Alcohol, Alcohol Denat
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