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Advanced Retinol 1.5 Complex.

No7
Advanced Retinol 1.5 Complex
Retinoids

About this product

A lightweight over-the-counter retinol serum containing 0.3% retinol and Matrixyl 3000 peptide complex, designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while supporting skin hydration and collagen production.

Best for

Mature skin
Retinoids

The Guru Index verdict

80%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this as a solid entry-level retinol that delivers anti-aging results without excessive irritation. The dual action of retinol and peptides is seen as particularly valuable for supporting moisture and collagen. A recurring strength is its gentleness on compromised or flaky skin, making it suitable for those adjusting to stronger retinoids. The pump packaging is noted as a practical advantage.
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Key actives & flags

RetinoidPeptidesFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Retinol*, Bisabolol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Laurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Behentrimonium Chloride, Sucrose Laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Benzoic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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What the gurus are saying.

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"If you have flaky skin like you're using tretinoin and you're getting flaky and peely, try this, it's really good to soften and smooth the flakes and help them exfoliate without disrupting the skin barrier. The No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5 Complex is really good. It's a good retinol for improving wrinkles with long-term consistent use, but it also has a peptide in it that can help improve moisture content specifically. It has Matrixyl 3000, which is actually two peptides, matricides, so allegedly they're going to get in and improve collagen production. I actually really liked this when I tried it out."
Approved
"No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5 Complex is made up of 0.3 percent retinol and Matrixyl 3000, which is a peptide complex, so you're getting well-aging anti-aging benefits from both. It is equivalent to the L'Oreal Revitalift Retinol in the dropper at 0.3 percent but it has peptides as well. I like the fact that it comes in a pump and not a dropper. I think it is a very good one if you're looking for a light over-the-counter retinol."
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