AlphaRet Clearing Serum

AlphaRet Clearing Serum

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A nightly serum for oilier, blemish-prone skin that clears the look of breakouts while refining pores, tone, and texture.

It pairs a retinoid (a vitamin A derivative that speeds up skin cell turnover) with two exfoliating acids. Lactic acid, an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid), resurfaces the top layer, while salicylic acid, a BHA (beta hydroxy acid), clears inside the pore. Niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) and zinc calm the skin and balance oil, so it stays gentle for reactive complexions.

Use at night only, after cleansing. Do not layer it with other exfoliating acids on the same night, and wear a broad-spectrum SPF every morning, since these ingredients make skin more sun-sensitive.

Size: 30 mL (also available in 50 mL)
Best for: oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin; visible pores and uneven texture
Use: PM only, starting 2 to 3 nights per week
Pairs well with: a gentle cleanser, daily SPF
Results: mild dryness or flaking early on is normal as skin adjusts; most patients see clearer, smoother skin over 8 to 12 weeks
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Ingredients

Key actives: AlphaRet (a retinoid combined with lactic acid, an AHA), salicylic acid (BHA), niacinamide, zinc PCA, and sodium hyaluronate.

Aqua/Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, PPG-3 Isostearyl Methyl Ether, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Steareth-2, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Salicylic Acid, Oligopeptide-10, Sodium Hyaluronate, Decylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Honey Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium EDTA, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate.
How to use
  1. In the evening, apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area.
  2. Start with 2 to 3 nights per week, building to nightly as your skin tolerates it.
  3. Follow with a moisturizer if your skin feels dry.
  4. Do not use other exfoliating acids on the same nights.
  5. Wear a broad-spectrum SPF every morning; the retinoid and acids make skin more sun-sensitive.
Complete your routine
Cleansing Gel skinbetter $7500

Cleanse first so this clearing serum can work on oil and blemishes. The gentle gel suits breakout-prone skin without over-drying.
Physical UV Defense SPF 50 - Sheer SkinCeuticals $6800

This serum contains a retinoid, so daily sunscreen matters. A matte mineral SPF suits the oily skin this serum is made for.

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