
About this product
A retinol serum from Shani Darden that pairs retinol with lactic acid to smooth texture and target signs of aging, with the retinol percentage labeled on packaging.
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✓Approved · 88%What the gurus are saying
Gurus consistently praise this as one of the best accessible retinols on the market, particularly for sensitive skin and those new to retinoids. The combination of retinol and lactic acid is repeatedly noted as surprisingly non-irritating and effective at delivering visible results quickly through exfoliation and hydration. One consistent frustration is opacity around retinol percentage on some versions of the formula, which makes it harder for very sensitive users to gauge starting strength. The luxury price point is flagged as a trade-off for the quality formulation and creamy texture.
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Full ingredients
Aqua (Water, Eau), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cire De Carnauba), Glucosamine Hcl, Plankton Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Phospholipids, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Polysorbate 60, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Tocopherol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba,(Guar) Gum, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, BHT, BHA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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