"This retinol serum helps with anti-aging and perfect once inflamed acne has cleared. It helps with general skin texture, fades PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), and smoothes fine lines. We also recommend it to clients with non-inflamed acne or anyone looking to rejuvenate and even out skin tone. It can also be layered over a glycolic serum for more stubborn concerns. Make sure that your skin is ready."
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Retinol
Vitamin A derivative that promotes skin renewal, increases collagen production, and improves overall skin tone and texture.
Peptides
Short chains of amino acids that help signal the skin to repair, firm, and rebuild itself.
Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle ingredient that can boost collagen production in the skin.
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βThese two layer beautifully once inflamed acne has cleared. The Antioxidant Peptide Serum supports repair and collagen and the Retinol Peptide Serum works on texture, PIH, and fine lines. Together they cover protection and renewal in one routine.β
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βKeep the retinol on the face and let the eye gel take the delicate area around the eyes. You still get peptide and antioxidant support up there, just in a formula made for skin that thin. We love recommending both together.β
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Itβs ideal for acne-prone, aging, or sun-damaged skin thatβs already comfortable with milder retinoids. If your skin has tolerated products like Retinal B3 Serum or mandelic acid, this can be your next progression.
It helps reduce breakouts, smooth texture, fade dark spots, firm the skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. The added peptides offer support for skin elasticity and collagen health.
Retinal B3 is the best place to start β I recommend sticking with it for 2β3 bottles to let your skin build tolerance while improving acne, oil control, and pigmentation. Retinal Peptide Serum is a more advanced option with added peptides for firmer, smoother skin and stronger anti-aging benefits. Most of my clients graduate to Peptide Serum once theyβre comfortable with Retinal B3.
Yes, but itβs best to rotate your actives to avoid overdoing it. Use Retinal B3 Serum on alternate nights from benzoyl peroxide or mandelic acid. Supporting hydration with products like HydraBalance or HydraRemedy is key when using this serum regularly.
Some users experience mild purging or dryness in the early weeks, especially if they increase frequency too quickly. The microencapsulated formula helps reduce this, but it's still important to go slow and moisturize well.
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Apply 1 pump evenly over clean skin or the affected area. Start 2β3 times per week, then gradually work up to nightly use as your skin builds tolerance. Follow with a moisturizer, or layer HydraBalance underneath for extra hydration.
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Tapioca Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Gluconate, O-cymen-5-OL, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Caprylyl Glycol, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
