What it is: An innovative formula with an encapsulated duo of time-release retinol and retinal, clinically shown to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, and texture, with minimal irritation.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Encapsulated Retinol + Retinal: A duo of time-release retinol and retinal, a retinoid most closely related to Rx strength that stimulates cellular turnover for maximum efficacy with minimal irritation.
- Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Delivers the active retinoids more deeply and effectively to the skin while keeping skin nourished and hydrated.
- Rosemary + Saffron: A sustainably sourced blend of powerful antioxidants that support overall skin health and stabilize the retinoids to maintain maximum potency.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Optimized by time-release technology, squalane, and a powerful blend of antioxidants, this retinol serum features an effective delivery system that allows the retinoids to penetrate more deeply into the skin while being gradually released over eight hours, gently delivering dramatically visible results.
Clinical Results:
After 1 day:
-100% showed an increase in skin hydration*
-100% noticed their wrinkles appeared smoother**
After 7 days:
-100% noticed an improvement in uneven skin tone***
-100% showed a visible increase in skin firmness****
*Based on a clinical study of 29 women, ages 35-60, after 1 use
**Based on a consumer study of 29 women, ages 35-60, after 1 use
***Based on 7-day consumer study of 29 women, ages 35-60, once daily use
****Based on a 7-day clinical study of 29 women, ages 35-60, once daily use
Clean + Planet Positive at Sephora
When you see our Clean + Planet Positive seal, this brand's products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and environment. They also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more: For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.
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