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Retinoid Complex

Retinal, 0.1%.

$240

30 mL / 1.0 fl. oz.

  • Leaves skin looking
  • softer-looking lines
  • more even-looking
  • resilient-feeling

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Pairs well with

Retinal rather than retinol — one conversion step closer to the form skin actually uses, which is why the concentration can stay low. Over weeks, fine lines look softer and tone looks more even. Over the first two, skin may feel dry and look flaky. That is the adjustment, not a reaction, and it settles.

Start twice a week. Add a night only when the last one passed without complaint.

On the label

Retinoid Complex

What it is
Retinal, 0.1%.
Benefits
  • softer-looking lines
  • more even-looking
  • resilient-feeling
Where it fits
correct step
Key ingredients
  • retinal
  • ceramide NP

How to use

  1. Start at twice a week

    At night only, on dry skin. Three or four drops.

  2. Finish with 07

    Follow with 07 Barrier Cream while skin is still adjusting.

  3. Never with 01 or 04

    Not on the same night as an acid.

  4. SPF the next morning

    Daily SPF is not optional while you are using this.

Retinoid Complex

The formulation

retinal
one conversion step closer than retinol to the form skin uses, which is why 0.1% is enough
ceramide NP
in the base rather than sold separately, so the first two weeks are survivable

Also made with squalane, tocopherol, bisabolol

Retinoid Complex formula

How it compares

  • The molecule

    Retinoid Complex: Retinal, named on the bottle

    A typical prestige serum: "Retinoid complex", form undisclosed

  • Strength

    Retinoid Complex: 0.1%

    A typical prestige serum: Percentage not given

  • The adjustment

    Retinoid Complex: Described before you buy it

    A typical prestige serum: Discovered in week one

  • Packaging

    Retinoid Complex: Opaque glass, printed not labelled

    A typical prestige serum: Clear glass in a printed carton