Retinol Expert 0.1%
Iope · 2: treat

Retinol Expert 0.1%

An anti-aging serum with 0.1% pure retinol plus vitamin E, panthenol and a peptide that smooths wrinkles, improves elasticity and refines pores, made for people already used to retinol.

$80.00
How to use

After essence or serum, take a rice-grain-sized amount onto areas of concern (eye area, lips, forehead, neck) and spread until absorbed. If sensitive to retinol, apply after moisturizer. Use at night with SPF 30+ in the day.

Pros
  • 0.1% pure retinol with hyaluronic acid and panthenol
  • Rice-grain-sized amount is enough per use
  • Can be applied over moisturizer if retinol-sensitive, per the brand
Cons
  • Retinol can cause dryness or irritation, especially for beginners
  • Night use only with daily SPF 30 or higher
  • Premium price for a small 30 mL bottle

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 (unknown)
? Safe for sensitive skin (unknown)
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
? Fragrance free (unknown)
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.3/5
Aging
3.7/5
Irritation
0.7/5

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

References

No references added yet.

Related — same routine step