The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster

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Celimax

The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster

A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.

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Brand price

USD 21.60 · 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

  • Dry skin
  • Combination skin
  • Normal skin
  • Sensitive skin
  • Fine lines & wrinkles
  • Uneven texture

How to use

1. If you are new to using retinol or retinal, apply it every other night for the first two weeks. 2. Apply a small amount to the targeted areas. If irritation occurs, reduce the amount and frequency, and use a moisturizer containing soothing ingredients to alleviate irritation. 3. The morning after using retinol, ensure you apply sunscreen as the final step in your skincare routine to protect your skin. 4. Once your skin has adjusted to retinol or retinal, you can use it every evening. 5. Apply an appropriate amount evenly over your entire face.

Caution

While the ingredients are clean and safe, some may have varying effects on different skin types, and results may differ from person to person. We recommend reviewing the full ingredient list before purchasing. Performing a small patch test prior to application is highly recommended for safety. Due to its highly effective formula, it is normal to experience a slight tingling sensation during use. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to perform a patch test before use, and don't forget to wear sunscreen during the day.

What's inside

Ingredients List

14 trigger at least one check · 18 trigger none

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WaterSkin Conditioning
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clear
Butylene GlycolHumectant
1 / 0
  • Hydrating
clear
GlycerinHumectant
0 / 0
  • Possibly animal-derived
  • Hydrating
clear
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOcclusive
1 / 1
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Cetearyl AlcoholEmollient
2 / 1
  • Fatty alcohol
  • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
  • May Trigger Acne
  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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NiacinamideSmoothing
0 / —
  • Niacinamide
  • Acne Fighting
  • Barrier Repair
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • Even Tone
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
  • Redness Reducing
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Diisostearyl MalateEmollient
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  • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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1,2-HexanediolSkin Conditioning
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PolypropylsilsesquioxaneFilm Forming
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  • Silicones
clear
PanthenolSkin Conditioning
0 / 0
  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
  • Barrier Repair
  • Hydrating
  • Reduces Irritation

Key Ingredients

  • Fatty alcohol1

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Cetearyl Alcohol

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • Retinoid1

    Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

    Retinal

  • Lactic acid1

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Sodium Lactate

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Vitamin C1

    Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Peptides2

    Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.

    Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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