Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum

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Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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Brand price

USD 47.20 · checked 8 Oct 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

  • Dark spots & pigmentation
  • Fine lines & wrinkles
  • Dryness & dehydration

How to use

Smooth a few drops onto face, neck and eye area before moisturizer (or use alone). For optimal results, use AM and PM. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

Caution

Prior to first use, spot test for sensitivity.

What's inside

Ingredients List

8 trigger at least one check · 13 trigger none

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  • Silicones
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DimethiconolEmollient
0-1 / —
  • Silicones
clear
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clear
1 / 1
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  • Silicones
clear
SqualaneEmollient
1 / 0
  • Face oil
  • Barrier Repair
  • Hydrating
  • May Worsen Oily Skin
clear
BisabololSkin Conditioning
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  • Redness Reducing
  • Reduces Irritation
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  • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
  • Antioxidant
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
clear
RetinolSkin Conditioning
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  • Retinoid
  • Acne Fighting
  • Anti-Aging
  • Dark Spots
  • Firming
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
  • Smoothing

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