2 forms of Retinol combined in a potent anti-aging powerhouse - that still feels gentle, nourishing, and luxurious on skin.
This modern unique oil-based serum combines 2 forms of Vitamin A “Retinol” — the go-to hero ingredient in anti-aging skincare. 0.5% encapsulated Retinol and 1% HPR Granactive Retinoid.
Retinol promotes firmer looking skin and promotes natural collagen and elasticity. It reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It improves the look of dull skin and helps achieve a more even looking skin tone. Reduce the appearance of pores. Overall, skin looks more youthful and healthy.
HPR Granactive Retinoid is called a “next generation Retinol” for its ability to provide the benefits of Retinol with less irritation. Considered one of the most bio-available, non-prescription forms of Vitamin-A. It is the pinacolyl ester of all-trans retinoic acid.
This Retinol is encapsulated in liposomes. Phospholipids, Avocado, and luxurious fruit oils help promote Retinol delivery and absorption and protect the skin barrier to reduce the look of redness and soothe skin. The oil-based delivery helps reduce irritation for healthy skin.
See renewed rejuvenated looking skin that feels soft and nourished.
This oil serum has a lighter texture, is less of a thick oil, and has a lighter scent compared to the Sleep Oil and is more potent.
Coconut and Vanilla scent from fruit extracts. Unlike many Retinols on the market, this formula does not contain BHT.
KEY INGREDIENTS
0.5% Retinol - anti-aging superstar for overall more youthful looking skin. Helps address the look of firmness, dark spots, blemishes, lines and wrinkles. Improves the appearance of uneven skin texture. Reduce the appearance of pores. Exfoliates to improve 'dull' looking skin. Encapsulated.
0.95% HPR Granactive Retinoid (aka HPR hydroxypinacolone retinoate) - Bioavailable Retinoic Acid Ester that may deliver the benefits of retinol without the potential irritation.
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Considered one of the most bio-available, non-prescription forms of Vitamin-A. Stable.
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Continued use promotes turnover and renewal, plumpness, firmness, elasticity, and supports natural collagen..
- Helps reduce appearance of enlarged pores.
Avocado Oil - Retinol is paired with Avocado and lipids as the fat-soluble content can help promote retinoid absorption and reduce irritation. Avocado helps calm and support the skin barrier, maintain hydration, and prevent water loss that leads to dry skin. Source of replenishing fatty acids, anti-aging antioxidants, vitamins.
Phospholipids - a type of lipid that creates a liposome to help enhance penetration and improve skin absorption of active ingredients like Retinol. Also an emollient that helps soften and smooth the look of skin.
Camellia Tea Seed Oil (aka Tsubaki) – A variety of the green tea plant. Soothing, nourishing and helps lock in moisture. One of the greatest sources of antioxidants – contains more than almost any other plant oil.
Passionfruit (aka Maracuja) Oil – softens, soothes, and may help restore flexibility of the skin and support a healthy skin barrier.
Sweet Cherry Oil – promotes suppleness. Source of omega-9 fatty acids.
Blackberry Oil – source of Vitamins E.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride – enhances penetration of actives (helps delivery of Retinol). Source of fatty acids that help prevent dry skin. Softens skin and adds glide to the oil serum.
Coconut Fruit Extract – promotes moisturized, soft, smooth looking skin.
Grapefruit Oil – softens and can improve look of skin elasticity.
SCENT BOOST: Optional Customization
Choose Unscented, Coconut Vanilla, or more. The additional versions are Coconut Vanilla with Rose, Lavender, etc added.
Unless you select Unscented, the original Vanilla Coconut scent is part of all versions.
- Original: Coconut Vanilla scent from fruit extracts: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract.
- Unscented: This version leaves out Vanilla, Coconut, and any essential oils. It will have a light natural scent coming naturally from cold pressed oils. No scent is added.
- Rose Chamomile: INCI: Pelargonium Roseum (Rose Geranium) Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil. Plus Vanilla Coconut
- Lavender Chamomile: INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil. Plus Vanilla Coconut
- Blue Tansy & Blue Chamomile (serum will be blue): both an Active and a boost to the scent. Helps soothe and reduce the appearance of redness.
This option adds a natural Blue color to the serum. The color comes naturally from the blue Essential Oils.
INCI: Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (German Blue Chamomile) Flower Oil. Plus Coconut Vanilla.
HOW TO USE
Directions: Apply to cleansed skin in the evening. Always use a sunscreen in the morning. For sensitive skin, start by using once or twice a week, gradually increasing to every other night, and then every night, as tolerated.
Warning: Never apply to skin that is red, peeling or irritated. Do not use if these signs are observed.
Scent: Coconut and Vanilla. Option to enhance scent by adding essential oils to the Coconut Vanilla base scent.
Feel: dries to a soft feel
Skin types: All skin types. Great for sensitive skin - pairing "next generation Retinol" that has less irritation potential with lipids from fruit oils.
Time of day: Evening.
Tip: Bonus use: Give your favorite moisturizer a Retinoid boost by adding a few drops, mix together in your hand, and apply.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
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VEGAN - CRUELTY FREE - CLINICAL - CLEAN
Vegan. Cruelty Free. Clinical. Clean*
Formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates, PEGs, mineral oils, drying alcohols, formaldehyde, artificial fragrance or dyes, silicones, and more. We aim for an EWG score of 1.
Like all our products it is BHT free. Being BHT free is more unique for a Retinol product.
