Retinal Neon Serum

Age-Defying Power House

Retinaldehyde (Retinal) is a Vitamin A derivative (Retinoid), estimated to be 20 times more effective than Retinol.

Formulated with a doctor and pharmacist,  effective ingredients backed by  science and studies¹ with real result are used to transform skin to its healthiest.

0.05% Retinaldehyde (Retinal) concentration delivers benefits similar to Retinoic acid. It reduce fine lines and wrinkles, boost collagen, even out skin tone, unclog pores and fade dark spots. 

Active ingredients

3% Niacinamide

Boost Retinal effectiveness

Stimulate collagen production

Reduce pigmentation and inflammation

Minimise pore appearance

Hydrate skin

3% Urea & 1% Oatmeal & Aloe Vera 

Soothe and smooth  skin

Hydrate skin to minimise peeling, burning and redness

2% Arbutin 

Brighten skin

Reduce pigmentation

Benefits

Boost Collagen Production
Even Skin Tone
Minimise Pigmentation
Reduce Fine lines and Wrinkles
Shrink appearance of pores 

Suitable Skin Types

Combination, Dry, Normal, Oily, Sensitive.

Formulation

Cream

Free of

Fragrance, Denatured Alcohol, Paraben, Formaldehyde, Parthenolide, Phthalates, Sulfates (SLS,SLES), Lanolin, Soy, Artificial Colorants, Ethanol, Methanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, N-Butyl Alcohol, Eythyl Alcohol, SD Alcohol, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Hydroquinone, Talc, Oxybenzone and Coal Tar.

How to Use

Use on clean dry face in your evening skin care regime. 

Apply 1 pump (around 1 green pea size) on face. Use up to once every night.

If you have never used Retinoids before, start with once every 3 nights for 2 weeks. Then increase to once every 2 nights for another 2 weeks if there is no redness/peeling/burning. Finally, you can increase to once every night as tolerated. 

(How to use Retinal efficiently - see our tips and tricks here to reduce the side effects of Retinoids!) 

Precautions 

Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding. Always use sunscreen (SPF ≥30) in the morning. Avoid using with AHAs/BHAs/Retinoid products/Vitamin C. 

Storage

Store in a cool & dry place. Away from direct sunlight / heat. 

Key Ingredients

Retinaldehyde, Urea, Niacinamide, Arbutin, Avena Sativa (Oat) meal extract, Aloe barbadensis juice extract (Aloe Vera).

Full Ingredients

Deionised water (humectant)
Cyclopentasiloxane (emollient)
Dimethicone (emollient)
Urea (humectant)
Niacinamide (anti-inflammatory/reduce pigmentation/reduce sebum/stimulate collagen/humectant)
Arbutin (skin brightener/reduce pigmentation)
Glycerin (humectant)
Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient)
Ceteareth-20 (emollient/emulsifier)
Octyl stearate (texture enhancer/ emollient)
Argania spinosa L. oil (Argan Oil)(antioxidant/emollient)
Carthamus tinctorius oil (Safflower seed oil) antioxidant and emollient)
Cetostearyl ethylhexanoate (texture enhancer / emollient)
Isopropyl myristate (emollient/thickening agent)
Hydrogel (humectant)
Propylene glycol (humectant/conditioner)
Avena sativa (oat) meal extract (anti-inflammatory/skin soother/antioxidant)
Phenoxyethanol (preservative)
Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative)
Retinaldehyde (anti-aging/stimulate collagen/reduces pigmentation)
DMDM hydantoin (preservative/anti-microbial)
Aloe barbadensis juice extract (Aloe vera)(anti-inflammatory/skin soother/humectant/humectant)
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (antioxidant/preservative)
Sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer (emulsifier / stabilizer)
Isohexadecane (texture enhancer/thickener)
Polysorbate 80 (emulsifier)
Disodium EDTA (chelating agent)

¹ Creidi P, Vienne MP et al. Profilometric evaluation of photodamage after topical retinaldehyde and retinoic acid treatment. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Dec; 39(6):960-5.