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SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5

★★★★★ 5.00/5

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An intermediate nighttime serum to improve cellular renewal and collagen production for ageing skin.

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Description

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 is an intermediate-strength night serum that helps to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, and acne. Suitable for all skin types except sensitive, red, rosacea-prone skin.

Key ingredients include Retinol 0.5% which is enhanced with the latest stabilisation and delivery technologies to provide maximum efficacy. Bisabolol, derived from the chamomile plant, calms the skin and minimises irritation commonly associated with the use of topical retinol. Specialised packaging preserves optimal retinol stability. Ideal for skin pre-conditioned with Retinol 0.3%. Dermatologically tested. Fragrance-free.

Dr Webster’s Recommendation: Retinol is considered the gold-standard anti-ageing ingredient by Dermatologists worldwide. I love the minimalist formulation that focuses on delivering a pure form of retinoic acid into the skin. The inclusion of calming ingredients balances the cosmetic acceptability of the formula, without making it less effective. Studies show that retinol not only helps to correct signs of ageing and pigmentation but it also helps congested skin and reduces blemishes associated with problematic skin. SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 is ideal for continued used in early or mature ageing skin, spacing application a few days apart. You are advised to apply sunscreen during the day when using this product. Cannot be used if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or lactating.

Summary

Strength: 0.5% Retinol

Size: 30ml

SPF: N/A

Fragrance-Free: Yes

Application: Face

Use: PM

How to Use
  • Apply the Retinol in the evening after cleansing and toning.
  • First time users should always introduce this product slowly to build up usage according to skin tolerance.
  • Apply a pea-sized amount of Retinol 0.5 to thoroughly cleansed skin in the evening.
  • Carefully avoid the eyes and the corners of the eyes.
  • To ensure optimal results, wait at least 30 minutes before applying any corrective or moisturising products.
  • Always use a good quality, high factor broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day and reapply frequently when using Retinol products.
Key Ingredients
  • Retinoids
  • Bisabolol

FULL INGREDIENTS / INCI: AQUA/WATER, PROPANEDIOL, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, ALCOHOL DENAT., DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, ALLYL METHACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, 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, D222575/1 ACL: 6093078
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  • Tshego

    Absolutely cannot live without it.

    June 27, 2024
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  • Lisha

    This product is absolutely nothing short of amazing.

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  • Cindy

    This retinol is next level! I have seen improvements in two days. Love love love this product! Will never stop buying it!

    October 13, 2022
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  • Jan

    This Retinol product is next level stuff! In my opinion it is worthy of the higher cost. I have only been using it 2 or 3 times a week at night and can immediately see a difference in my skin the next morning. My adult acne seems to have cleared up since I started using it just over a month ago.

    July 31, 2022
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  • Anni

    This produt is amazing skin peels evenly after 3 days reduces fine lines, no more breakouts and gives even skintone and glow 1 tube lasts months. worth it

    December 12, 2019
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  • Lizelle

    Love this product! After using a few different retinol creams, this one is by far my favourite & the most effective. It has helped to get rid of fine lines & my skin has mostly been blemish free since I started using it. I have recommended it to a few other people who have all loved it & been very happy with their results. A little goes a long way- a single tube lasts me months!

    September 29, 2018

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