Retinoid 2.
About this product
A retinoid treatment containing 0.5% hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) formulated for experienced users or those with acne-prone and problem skin.
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✓Approved · 85%What the gurus are saying
The experts who reviewed it praise it as a strong retinoid option that works directly in skin cells while causing less irritation than traditional retinols. Those new to retinoids or with a history of sensitivity may find it easier to tolerate than other retinoid types, though it's positioned for experienced users or anyone tackling breakouts and acne. A dermatologist noted it's worth trying for people who haven't managed well with retinol or retinal esters before.
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Aqua (Water, Eau), Dimethyl Isosorbide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Bakuchiol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinal, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract (Extrait D'Orge), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Polyisobutene, Bisabolol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum
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