Retinal for all Renewing Serum
Peach & Lily · 2: treat

Retinal for all Renewing Serum

A serum pairing encapsulated retinal with ectoin to target fine lines, dark spots and texture, formulated to stay gentle enough for sensitive skin.

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How to use

Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry face and neck in the evening, then moisturize. Start once weekly and increase as tolerated.

Pros
  • 0.1% encapsulated retinaldehyde with heartleaf, ectoin and ceramides
  • Brand reports 50% fewer fine lines in 4 weeks
  • Designed for retinoid beginners with a slow ramp-up
Cons
  • Evening use only and needs daily sunscreen
  • Start once weekly, so results take time
  • Brand-run clinical figures

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.3/5
Aging
3.4/5
Irritation
2.2/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

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