Description
Our Advanced Retinol Serum is a night-time retinol serum that pairs a gentle, stabilised retinol with a hydrating hyaluronic acid complex and soothing botanicals. It helps improve the look of fine lines, rough texture, uneven tone and marks left by breakouts, while helping skin stay comfortable as it adjusts to retinol. It comes in a 35 ml bottle and is made in South Africa.
What retinol does
Retinol is a form of vitamin A. Once on the skin, it is slowly converted into its active form, which encourages the skin to renew its surface. Over time this helps skin look smoother, fresher and more even, with fine lines and congested-looking pores less noticeable. Pure retinol is sensitive to heat, light and air, and can be irritating if it is not formulated with care, which is why we combine it with hydrating and calming ingredients.
Key ingredients
- Retinol: encourages skin renewal for a smoother, more even look.
- Six forms of hyaluronic acid: hydrate at different layers of the skin and help buffer dryness or flaking.
- Licorice root extract: helps skin look brighter and calms the look of redness.
- Pomegranate, cranberry and grape seed extracts: antioxidants that help protect against everyday environmental stress.
- Aloe vera and allantoin: soothe and comfort the skin and support its barrier during retinol use.
Who is it for?
- Early signs of ageing, such as fine lines, uneven tone and changes in texture
- Marks left by breakouts, for smoother, brighter-looking skin over time
- Anyone wanting to keep skin looking smooth and healthy as a preventive step
How to use your retinol serum
- Use at night only. Retinol breaks down in sunlight and makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Start slowly: 2 to 3 nights a week, then increase as your skin adapts.
- Cleanse with our Advanced Face Cleanser and make sure skin is completely dry.
- Apply a small amount to the face and neck, avoiding the eyes, nostrils and lips.
- Moisturise with our Advanced Day & Night Cream on retinol nights.
- Every morning, apply our SPF50 Primer. Use the full amount, about two finger-lengths for the face and neck, and reapply every 2 hours outdoors.
What not to combine
Keep to one strong active per evening. Do not use the retinol serum on the same night as our Glow Exfoliating Serum or our Advanced 2% Salicylic Acid Blemish Control Cream-Gel. Use our Advanced Vitamin C Serum in the morning instead. For the delicate eye area, our Advanced Eye Cream, Retinol is made for that skin.
What to expect
Some dryness, flaking or tingling in the first few weeks is common as skin adjusts. If this happens, use it less often and moisturise well. Persistent burning or redness is not normal; stop using it.
Important cautions
- Not for use during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. Ask your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- Cruelty-free, paraben-free and vegan.
Patch test first
Please patch test first: apply a small amount to the inner arm twice daily for 7 to 10 days. This follows the American Academy of Dermatology guidance on testing skin care products. If redness, itching or swelling appears, wash it off and stop using it.
Read why less is more with high-potency serums for help with how much to use.
Where to buy
Get our Advanced Retinol Serum from your nearest Mooiste Meisie agent or order it from our online shop, whichever is easier for you. Online orders deliver within South Africa only: dispatch takes 2 to 3 working days and courier delivery 2 to 5 working days. Delivery costs are shown at checkout. See the full Skincare range.
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