Retinol Serum

Smoothing, renewing retinol serum 30ml
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$64.00
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A powerful serum to renew, repair and smooth skin, especially breakout-prone, prematurely aged and pigmented.

  • TEXTURE: Lightweight serum
  • SKIN CONCERNS: Acne and breakouts, Dull and lacklustre skin, Oiliness, Skin ageing, Uneven skin tone
  • SKIN TYPE: Dry Skin, Oily Skin, Normal, Combination
  • SKIN FEEL: Toned | Smooth
Smoothing, renewing retinol serum 30ml
Benefits

Retinol enhances the ability of SYN®-AKE (a synthetic Peptide) to penetrate the skin, re-energising Collagen and Elastin production to smooth lines and wrinkles and improve skin’s firmness. Plant Extracts and Olive Oil target breakouts, acne scarring and pigmentation to leave skin soothed and supple.

How to Use & Pro Tips

For the first week of use, start by using one pea-sized amount of Retinol every third evening. For the second week, apply the same amount every second evening, gradually building up to every evening by the third week of use. Apply to clean, dry skin and gently blend outwards in a circular motion, slowly spreading onto the entire face, throat and chest while avoiding the eye area. Please note: it’s quite normal to experience some initial redness and/or some dryness or flakiness when first using Retinol. Keep the faith and your skin will normalise but if you’re at all concerned, double check you’re using the right amount as a first step and consult your skin therapist as a second. For external use only. Rinse thoroughly with water if eye contact occurs. Discontinue if skin irritation occurs.

You can boost Retinol Serum's results by adding a sprinkle of our Vitamin C 100% into it to amplify the brightening effect.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

Vitamin A

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A that, once converted to Retinoic Acid, aids cell regeneration to renew and repair the skin, stimulating growth of skin-tightening fibroblasts and strengthening the extracellular matrix at the skin’s base layers.

Peptides

Peptides provide concentrated antioxidant protection, guarding against free radicals to support Collagen production for firmer skin, boosted elasticity and skin-barrier resilience.

Full Ingredients List:

Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Pistacia Vera Seed Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Arginine, Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Mannitol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Rna, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Parfum, Alcohol, Histidine Hcl, Epilobium Angustifolium Leaf Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Tetrahydropiperine, Retinol, Phenylalanine, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower Extract, Tyrosine, Sodium Benzoate, Heptane, Bht, Potassium Sorbate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.

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Arja
Australia
Absolutely love it!
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Angela
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Leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh.
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Angela
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Love it. Soaks in beautifully. Not greasy at all.
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love it
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Jan
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Love this product !
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Karen N.
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Love this moisturiser, I have been using it for years. I have dry skin and I am 60 years old. It’s incredibly beautiful and hydrating in the skin and well priced.
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danielle H.
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My skin feels and looks amazing. Love this product!
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Rachel P.
Australia
I have been using the skinstitute retinol serum for two months now and can happily say I am very impressed. I have noticed improvements in my fine lines, overall less breakouts around my T-zone, more even skin texture and tone.
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Lisa W.
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I love this my face look and feels so good
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June M.
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I use it am & pm. My skin is softer & holds the moisturiser well after using this serum. Highly recommend it.
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Helps nourish heal and sooth my skin
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Kylie P.
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Great for night time. I wanted a lux eye cream for night routine. It works!
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Jenny L.
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I like it, not to greasy!
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Kristy W.
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Love the cream. It feels great on my skin. I wear it daily.
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MAREE
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I am looking my new limited edition scrub. Feels & looks great on my skin. Before & after. Definitely look polished.
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Alisha
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Absolutely love this scrub smells amazing and leaves my skin feeling fresh and polished I have to make sure my son doesn’t use it to much because he loves it and the smell and he is only 13 but loving the results to help with his acne to. Please keep it as a regular range!!
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Michelle
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Love love love this
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Michelle
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Now this it great
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Michelle
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Love it
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Jocelyn
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My skin feels very smooth after use…the texture of the scrub id perfect
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Marcelle
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Excellent skin is soft snd feels super clean and refreshed !
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Levana
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Love love love
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Dani G.
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I’ve been a loyal user of the 14% Glycolic Scrub for 11 years! So I couldn’t resist trying this limited edition. Within just a few days, I noticed a visible difference and my skin feels smoother, looks brighter, and even some older scars are starting to fade. Amazing!! My new favourite! Can it be a...I’ve been a loyal user of the 14% Glycolic Scrub for 11 years! So I couldn’t resist trying this limited edition. Within just a few days, I noticed a visible difference and my skin feels smoother, looks brighter, and even some older scars are starting to fade. Amazing!! My new favourite! Can it be a permanent product?
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sonia f.
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LOVE TEXTURE AND SKIN LOOKS RADIANT
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Jenny R.
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I love this cream, its subtle fragrance, the glide on the skin and the lasting hydration it provides. I use it morning and night and it allows a easy layering for sunscreen in the day and my Vit A cream at night. 10/10
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Alexia R.
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Non greasy, great sun protection, smells wonderful-can not fault this staple
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Melanie S.
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Absolutely Love this product! I have been using the Gentle Cleanser for years now and have never been disappointed
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Tina M.
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I started using this after I suffered a reaction from a different branded product and it was very soothing. I’ve continued to use it since then as I can’t imagine using anything else now.
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Renee W.
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Great product, have been using morning and night and my skin texture and appearance has improved. I will keep going with this as I feel my skin looks better with each use!
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