A professional skincare retinoid oil-serum with anti-aging pro-collagen HPR Granactive Retinoid + Bakuchiol + CoQ10. Combining clinical efficacy and skin barrier integrity — empowering professionals to deliver anti-aging outcomes without compromising skin comfort. Delivers visible renewal and rejuvenation for homecare protocols -- all with good tolerability for skin.
Smoother texture, firmer and healthier-looking skin — without typical Retinol downtime.
This is our soft silkiest retinoid oil serum - ideal for clients with dry skin, sensitive skin, or those new to Retinol. Think face oil texture packed with the actives of professional serum.
HPR Granactive Retinoid + Bakuchiol + CoQ10s form a Pro-Collagen Trio. The nutrient-dense blend combines advanced vitamin A with barrier-replenishing botanicals for smoother, brighter, looking skin. Together the formula improves visible signs of aging and reduces the look of wrinkles. It's formulated to reduce the irritation of traditional Retinol and suitable for sensitive skin.
The formula takes a Barrier 1st Approach. It's a gentler retinoid oil serum that It replenishes lipids, strengthens the skin barrier, and reduces transepidermal water loss.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is called a "next-generation Retinol" because research indicates it binds directly to retinoid receptors without requiring metabolic conversion — making it both potent and gentle, ideal for progressive correction over time without the downtime commonly associated with traditional retinoids.
Next-generation retinoid complemented by nourishing botanicals to reinforce the skin barrier for visible renewal with less irritation. Lipids and skin barrier support actives help reduce the risk of the peeling, redness, or the retinol adjustment period that can keep clients from sticking with retinoids.
A broad range of ingredients boost skin barrier integrity and moisturization, including Squalane, Chia Co2, Jojoba, Rice Lipids, Olive Unsaponifiables, and Bisabolol. CoQ10, Chia, and Pomegranate bring antioxidant protection to defend against environmental stress. Bisabolol and rice lipids bring calming and comfort.
This advanced gentle Vitamin A anti-aging oil serum targets fine lines and wrinkles, uneven tone, and sluggish cell turnover for smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking skin. Benefits include:
- Visibly plumper, more radiant skin over time
- Reduce appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Improve texture and uneven tone for a more even, luminous complexion
- Address photoaging and environmental damage
- Address Loss of firmness and elasticity
- Skin feels deeply nourished and soft.
*Also known as the Sleep Oil (same formulation - but without Bakuchiol + CoQ10). See the Sleep Oil to order the original formula without the enhancements added in 2026.
For a more potent version with Retinol + Granactive Retinoid, see the Dual Retinol Oil Serum.
KEY INGREDIENTS
The oil-soluble content can help promote retinoid absorption and reduce irritation.
1% HPR Granactive Retinoid (aka HPR Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate) - innovative “novel retinoid”. Source of Vitamin A.
- Bioavailable Retinoic Acid Ester that may deliver the benefits of retinol without the potential irritation.
- Considered one of the most bio-available, non-prescription forms of Vitamin-A. Stable.
- Featuring 1% Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR), a next-generation retinoid ester, it binds directly to retinoid receptors without requiring metabolic conversion—
- Supports natural collagen. Continued use promotes turnover and renewal, plumpness, firmness, and elasticity.
- Reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, lines, and wrinkles.
1% Bakuchiol - Plant-derived Bakuchiol enhances natural collagen and improves tone and texture. Research indicates it may help both stabilize and boost retinoid performance.
This plant extract has many of the benefits of Retinol with less irritation for skin. It even has a calming impact, which can help sensitive skin and help make forms of Vitamin A like HPR more tolerable. It is considered non-irritating.
CoQ10 - aka Ubiquinone or Coenzyme Q10 is a potent antioxidant that also helps reduce appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Chia Co2 extract - Soothing, strengthens skin barrier, helps improve skin hydration levels
Pomegranate Co2 extract - potent antioxidant to protect skin and support anti-aging. Supports natural elasticity and collagen. Calms. Great for dry irritated skin.
Bisabolol - soothing active to help reduce look of redness. Enhances retinoid tolerability.
Rice Lipids - enhance moisturization and skin barrier by preventing Transepidermal Water Loss. Contains Vitamin E to help calm skin.
Olive Unsaponifiables - lipid that nourishes and supports the skin barrier. Think of it as a concentration of Squalane. Helps dry, irritated, sensitive skin. Boosts skin barrier integrity and hydration.
Squalane - moisturizes without clogging pores. Support the skin barrier and helps prevent dryness. Non-comedogenic and vegan.
Jojoba Oil - light oil that helps skin maintain moisture and prevent dryness. Supports skin barrier integrity. Helps keep skin comfortable and calm. Good source of Vitamin E.
Avocado Oil - nourishes, good for dry mature skin, giving a cushiony feel. Helps plump look of fine lines. Source of replenishing fatty acids, anti-aging antioxidants.
Grape Seed Oil - supports skin barrier without heaviness.
Passionfruit (aka Maracuja) Oil – softens, soothes, and may help restore flexible look to the skin and support a healthy skin barrier.
Camellia Tea Seed Oil (aka Tsubaki) – moisturizing, nourishing beauty secret of geishas. One of the greatest sources of antioxidants – contains more than almost any other plant oil. Source of omegas and vitamins. Helps lock in moisture.
Sweet Cherry Oil – promotes suppleness. Source of omega-9 fatty acids.
Blackberry Oil – source of E, helps protect skin from aging free radicals
Coconut Fruit Extract – promotes moisturized, soft, smooth skin.
Vanilla Fruit Extract - contributes to lovely scent
HOW TO USE
Directions: Apply to cleansed skin in the evening. Always use a sunscreen in the morning.
For very 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.
Can also be used as face oil or booster for your favorite product (cocktail a few drops together in your hand).
Scent: Coconut and Vanilla
Feel: this is an oil-based serum with a soft silky feel
Skin types: All skin types.
Time of day: Evening.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
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CLINICAL - CLEAN - VEGAN - CRUELTY FREE
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.
