Retinal Booster Shot

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Arencia

Retinal Booster Shot

A serum built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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Brand price

USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

  • Fine lines & wrinkles
  • Dryness & dehydration
  • Dullness
  • Large pores
  • Uneven texture

How to use

☀️ Day – Use every other day. Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin, then finish with sunscreen for protection. 🌙 Night – Apply a thin layer over the face or on textured areas before moisturizer.

Caution

If new to retinoids, start slow (every other day) and let skin adjust. Avoid layering with Vitamin C, strong actives, or exfoliating products. Always perform a patch test before first use.

What's inside

Ingredients List

18 trigger at least one check · 31 trigger none

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WaterSkin Conditioning
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GlycerinHumectant
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  • Possibly animal-derived
  • Hydrating
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1 / 0
  • Hydrating
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1 / 1
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1,2-HexanediolSkin Conditioning
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NiacinamideSmoothing
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  • Niacinamide
  • Acne Fighting
  • Barrier Repair
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • Even Tone
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
  • Redness Reducing
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  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Key Ingredients

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Bakuchiol1

    A plant-derived ingredient studied as a retinol alternative.

    Bakuchiol

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Centella asiatica (Cica)1

    Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

    Centella Asiatica Extract

  • Retinoid1

    Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

    Retinal

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Copper peptides1

    Copper-bound peptides studied for repair and firmness.

    Copper Tripeptide-1

  • Peptides2

    Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.

    Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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