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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

Barrier Cream$145
Hydrating Essence$95

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: Your correct step.
Key ingredients: retinal • ceramide NP

How to use

(01)
Start at twice a week
At night only, on dry skin. Three or four drops.
(02)
Finish with 07
Follow with 07 Barrier Cream while skin is still adjusting.
(03)
Never with 01 or 04
Not on the same night as an acid.
(04)
SPF the next morning
Daily SPF is not optional while you are using this.

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

How it compares

	Retinoid Complex	A typical prestige serum
The molecule	Retinal, named on the bottle	"Retinoid complex", form undisclosed
Strength	0.1%	Percentage not given
The adjustment	Described before you buy it	Discovered in week one
Packaging	Opaque glass, printed not labelled	Clear glass in a printed carton