Potent nighttime refining cream enriched with encapsulated pure retinol to improve visible signs of aging and dark spots.
Appropriate for all skin types (except sensitive skin).
Available in 3 strengths: 0.3%, 0.5%, 1.0%
30 mL / 1 fl oz.
This product should not be used if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant.
SkinCeuticals Retinol
Retinol 0.3, 0.5 and 1.0 contain 0.3%, 0.5% or 1.0% pure retinol and is enhanced with the latest stabilization and delivery technologies to provide maximum efficacy.
Retinol helps stimulate proper exfoliation and support the skin's own regeneration to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots from both environmental and intrinsic aging.
Additionally, retinol help minimize the appearance of pore size, while reducing blemishes associated with problematic skin.
Key Benefits of SkinCeuticals Retinols
- Stimulates cellular turnover
- Helps improve the appearance of fine lines, age spots, blemishes, discolouration, and blotchiness
- Minimizes the appearance of pore size
- Reduces blemishes associated with problematic skin
- Bisabolol calms skin and minimizes irritation commonly associated with the use of retinols
- Paraben-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and dye-free
- Non-comedogenic
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3%
Retinol 0.3 is recommended for first-time retinol users. This potent nighttime treatment features 0.3% pure retinol enhanced with the latest stabilization and delivery technologies to ensure a steady, even release.
Formulated with soothing bisabolol to minimize irritation and specially packaged to preserve its potency, this retinol cream for face helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration, blemishes, and pores by accelerating cellular turnover.
Retinol 0.3 is ideal for continued use or for conditioning skin as a prerequisite to SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5%
Retinol 0.5 is ideal for reducing signs of aging skin and sun damage.
Formulated with 0.5% pure retinol and calming chamomile-derived bisabolol, this night cream can help minimize the appearance of pore size, while reducing the appearance fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discolouration, while minimizing breakouts and the appearance of pores.
Retinol 0.5 is recommended for first-time retinol cream users and is ideal for continued use or for conditioning skin as a prerequisite to SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0.
SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0%
Retinol 1.0 is formulated with pure retinol to revitalize the skin and help diminish signs of aging. Ideal for skin with photodamage, imperfections, and congested pores and for skin pre-conditioned with SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5.
Retinol 1.0 contains 1% pure retinol and should be used for advanced treatment of pre-conditioned skin. Designed for maximum efficacy and stability, SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 is formulated with the highest concentration of pure retinol available and enhanced with the latest stabilization and delivery technologies.
Studies show retinol helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots from both environmental and intrinsic aging. Additionally, it helps minimize the appearance of pore size, while reducing blemishes often associated with problematic skin.
Key Ingredients
Retinol (0.3%, 0.5% or 1.0%):
Pure encapsulated retinol (a derivative of Vitamin A), clinically proven to improve the appearance of aging skin and skin discolouration. Helps exfoliate skin and decrease the occurrence of blemishes.
Sooth Complex (Bisabolol and Boswellia):
A soothing complex. This skin-calming blend of Bisabolol (derived from the chamomile plant) and Boswellia Serrata extract (derived from frankincense) provides soothing benefits and helps comfort the skin.
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Bht, Propyl Gallate.
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Polysorbate 80, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, Bht, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate, D222576/1
SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Retinol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Polysorbate 80, Bht, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate.
This product should not be used if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant.
Available in the variety of concentrations. Start by using once or twice a week and progress towards nightly use as tolerated.
Directions PM
In the evening, apply 4‐5 drops to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance before advancing to a higher concentration.
Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad-spectrum sunscreen when using this product.
Do not use in association with other products containing retinol.
Caution
Retinol is photosensitizing—broad-spectrum sun protection is a must when retinol is part of your skincare regimen. As a precaution, retinol products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, some problems have been reported with ingested retinoic acid.
This product should not be used if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant.
I have been loving my SC retinol! A little goes a long way!
A good starter retinol
Zo skin’s vitamin C cream is really effective. Love it.
The retinol is great. I did a year of the 0.3 now onto 0.5 and it’s wonderful. Ease into it though to not get dry skin or burning sensation. Start sparingly with it. I love all the skin ceuticals products, they’re amazing.
1.0 is great
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