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Retinol Serum.

Plum Retinol Serum
Retinoids

About this product

A serum formulated with retinol designed to address signs of aging, texture, and skin renewal for beginners and those new to retinoid actives.

Best for

Younger skin
Retinoids

The Guru Index verdict

63%

Mixed

~Mixed · 63%
2Reviewers
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What the gurus are saying

One expert found the product contains no actual retinol and flagged this as a serious labeling concern. Another takes a different view, positioning it as a gentler retinol option suited to absolute beginners who aren't ready for pure retinol. That second camp suggests starting twice weekly, spaced several days apart, then gradually building frequency over weeks while always following with moisturizer and using a small amount. The conflicting findings mean those interested should research the ingredient list carefully before purchasing.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews

Key actives & flags

Vitamin CRetinoidFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Water, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Poloxamer 235 (Blend), Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), Cetostearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Sodium L-Pyrrolidone Carboxylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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"There is no retinol in this product. This is terrible. This would be actually illegal in the UK to do this."
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"If you're an absolute beginner, you won't use pure retinol. You'll start with a retinol base like Plum. You can start by applying it two times a week, then three times a week, then four times a week, then five times, and so on. You can use it daily eventually. But if you're using pure retinol at 0.3, 0.5, or 0.6 concentration, whether you're a beginner or a pro user, don't apply it more than three to four times a week because that will irritate your skin. For first-time users, use it a few times a week, like two to three times a week actually two times a week is okay. Space it out so if you apply it on Monday, apply it next on Friday. Then after two weeks, use it three times. Then after four weeks, make it four times, and that becomes your daily use. Always use a small amount of retinol and cover it up with a moisturizer."
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