Retinol 0.5

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Retinol 0.5

Retinol 0.5

SkinCeuticals

A nightly retinol cream that smooths fine lines, refines the look of pores, and evens skin tone while you sleep.

Retinol (a vitamin A derivative that speeds up skin cell turnover) is one of the most-studied ingredients in skincare. This formula delivers 0.5% pure retinol gradually through the night, and soothing bisabolol helps keep irritation lower than older retinol creams.

Use at night only, after cleansing and before moisturizer. Skip layering it with exfoliating acids on the same night, and wear SPF daily, since retinol makes skin more sun-sensitive. Best suited to skin already comfortable with Retinol 0.3.

Size: 30 mL
Best for: dry, normal, oily, or combination skin already used to a lower-strength retinol; fine lines, enlarged-looking pores, uneven tone
Use: PM only, starting 2-3 nights per week
Results: mild flaking early on is normal; smoother texture typically builds over 8-12 weeks

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Key actives: 0.5% pure retinol, with soothing bisabolol.

AQUA / WATER / EAU, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DIMETHICONOL, ALCOHOL DENAT., PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ALLYL METHACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE PEG-7 ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, RETINOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 20, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-23, LAURETH-4, BISABOLOL, BHT, LAURETH-7, TRISODIUM EDTA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF / SAGE LEAF EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT / MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT, PROPYL GALLATE

  1. In the evening, apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area.
  2. Start with 2-3 nights per week, building to every other night, then nightly as your skin tolerates it.
  3. Allow it to absorb before layering other products, and follow with moisturizer if your skin feels dry.
  4. Wear a broad-spectrum SPF every morning, since retinol makes skin more sun-sensitive.
  5. Avoid retinol if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant; check with your clinician first.
Complete your routine
Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
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Pair mid-strength retinol with a barrier cream to keep skin comfortable. Triple Lipid replenishes lipids so nightly use stays tolerable.

Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 - Tinted
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Daily sunscreen is part of any retinol routine, since retinol raises sun sensitivity. Apply this mineral SPF each morning.

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