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Gentle Retinol Serum

$19.99

Gentle enough for sensitive skin and first-time retinol users, this serum delivers the tone and texture-reforming benefits of retinol without the "uglies": redness, dryness, or peeling.

WHAT IT SOLVES

For: Fine lines + Firmness

This serum uses a gentler form of retinol, so you won't overdo it—even on sensitive skin. Our gel-cream formula contains encapsulated retinol, which penetrates the top layers of the skin's surface to avoid irritation. Natural retinol alternatives arophira and bakuchiol also add to this gentle yet effective nightly treatment.

1 fl. oz. / 30 ml

HOW TO USE

How: Smooth 2 pumps into clean, damp skin. Let it sink in for one minute before your next skincare step.
Where: Face and neck. Bonus points for chest. Be careful when applying to the eye area to avoid getting product in your eyes.
When: Every PM after cleansing. Use alone or between lighter serums and moisturizer.

Good to Know: Retinol is one of the most dermatologist-recommended ingredients. In encapsulated form, it doesn’t sit on the skin’s surface, avoiding the irritation other forms of retinol are known for.

Note: Because the retinol serum’s green tint comes from its naturally-derived ingredients, color intensity can vary from batch to batch. This is totally normal and does not affect the efficacy of the product.

For external use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

INGREDIENTS

Water (Aqua) (Eau), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl TaurateCopolymer, Silica, Retinol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bakuchiol, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Trehalose, Sorbitan Oleate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Hexylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid

Free from parabens, silicones, sulfates, and 1,350+ ingredients that have questionable data.

Made with 43% PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic

Gentle Retinol Serum

Formulated With

Our gel-cream formula contains microencapsulated retinol, which penetrates deep down into skin to skip surface irritation. Natural retinol alternatives arophira and bakuchiol also add to this gentle yet effective nightly treatment.

ENCAPSULATED RETINOL

Helps improve uneven texture and tone

BAKUCHIOL

A botanical retinol alternative that gently retexturizes

AROPHIRA

A natural retinol alternative that helps control sebum production

FRESH

Expert endorsed

FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Vitamin rich

Why It Works

EXPERIENCE

A lightweight serum that melts into skin for gentle-yet-visible results.

FORMULA

Encapsulated retinol bypasses the skin's surface, preventing irritation.

IDEAL FOR

Anyone looking for the benefits of retinol, without the irritation.

The best skincare routine is the one you can stick to. This formula feels so good, staying consistent won't be a chore.

Pairs well with

Customer Reviews

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Aisha Jain
Daily Soothing Boost

I mix a drop with my moisturizer each morning and evening; my skin feels calmer and more balanced after a month.

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Priya Desai
Texture Refinement

Regular use has visibly smoothed my skin’s surface and minimized pores, all without dryness or peeling.

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Laura Lewis
No‑Redness Retinol

Retinol often irritates me, but this formula is so gentle—it brightened my skin texture without any redness after three weeks.

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Chloe Lee
Fine‑Line Softening

After four weeks, the tiny lines around my mouth have softened, and my overall tone looks more radiant.

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Sophia Rodriguez
Clearer, Even Skin

I started using this serum twice weekly in mid‑May and by early June my complexion looks more even with fewer blemishes.