Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum
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Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum

A low-dose retinol serum with ceramides and peptides, designed to smooth fine lines and even skin tone while building tolerance to retinol with less irritation.

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How to use

After cleansing, apply the serum over the entire face, including under the eyes, avoiding the eye, eyelid area and lips. If applied during the day, use with SPF.

Pros
  • Pure retinol with ceramides and a peptide in a daily-use serum
  • Brand reports 100% saw fewer fine lines and wrinkles in 12 weeks
  • Designed with minimal dryness or redness, even for first-time retinol users
Cons
  • Retinol still needs daily sunscreen and caution in pregnancy
  • Premium price at $65 for 30 mL
  • Results are from the brand's own consumer testing

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
✓ Paraben free
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
2.1/5
Aging
3.4/5
Irritation
2.0/5

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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