Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
A water-free serum with 0.2% retinol in squalane, the lowest strength in the brand's retinol-in-squalane range, for fine lines and uneven texture.
Evening only, after cleansing: apply a few drops to the face, avoiding the eye and mouth area. Use sunscreen daily. Patch test first. Refrigerate after opening and use within three months, per the brand.
- Retinol has strong evidence for fine lines and texture
- Squalane helps offset dryness
- The low strength is a gentler starting point
- At 0.2% results can be slower than with higher strengths
- Can cause irritation, redness or peeling while skin adjusts
- Raises sun sensitivity; the brand says to avoid it if pregnant or breastfeeding, and that it is not an acne treatment
- Brand lists conflicts with other retinoids, direct acids, vitamin C and copper peptides
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.
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