SkinCeuticals Retinol

$89.25 $105.00
Strength
Formulation Profile
Scored 0 to 100 on a consistent scale across our catalogue
Potency
82
Anti-Aging
88
Hydration
50
Brightening
60
Gentleness
50
Evidence
88
Formulation profile is our editorial rating based on the product's actives and formulation, scored on a consistent 0 to 100 scale across our catalogue. It reflects what the formula is built to do, not a measurement of individual results.
Description

Pure, stabilized retinol, in three strengths.

SkinCeuticals Retinol is a concentrated night cream with pure, stabilized retinol plus soothing bisabolol and antioxidants. It speeds renewal overnight to smooth fine lines, refine texture, and improve the look of pores. Airtight packaging keeps the retinol potent to the last use.

Why it is worth it
A high-quality pure retinol at a fair price, offered in three strengths so you can start gently and build up, instead of buying a new product each time you level up.

How it compares
Within SkinCeuticals, Retinol is the dedicated overnight renewal step. At night, layer only a moisturizer over it, and keep it separate from your morning vitamin C.

Choose your strength: 0.3% to start, 0.5% to step up, or 1.0% for experienced users.

Best for: fine lines, rough texture, and visible pores.
Not ideal for: very sensitive skin starting at 1.0% (begin at 0.3%).

How to use
Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin at night, a couple of nights a week to start, then build up. Wear sunscreen daily, since retinol increases sun sensitivity.

Directions

1. Apply a pea size amount in the evening to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area.

2. Absorb product into skin before applying other skincare products.

3. Limit initial use to once or twice per week. Begin gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. Establish consistent skin tolerance before advancing to a higher concentration.

Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen when using this product.