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Gentle Retinol Serum
Use if texture changes got you down and it's time to start anew.
Vegan | Cruelty-Free
Retinol is one of the most studied, proven, and derm-recommended ingredients for those concerned with everything from acne to wrinkles. However, traditional retinol is known to be irritating. Not Press Restart. Our creamy, gentle retinol serum is specifically formulated for sensitive skin and first-time retinol users. No need to worry about redness or dryness with this duo of microencapsulated retinol, which sends the active ingredient deep down into skin sans surface irritation, and natural retinol alternatives, arophira and bakuchiol, which is CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) certified. We've also added antioxidants and anti-inflammatories for good measure. It's a non-scary and effective nightly treatment that reforms skin texture (softening lines and wrinkles) and refines skin tone (evening out discoloration) while supporting healthy skin functions and keeping pores clear. Use it nightly alone, over water-based serums, or under a rich moisturizer.
Note: Since the retinol serum’s green tint comes from chlorophyll, a natural ingredient that oxygenates the skin, color intensity can vary from batch to batch. This is totally normal and does not affect the efficacy of the product.
HOW: Smooth 2 pumps into clean, almost-dry skin. Let it sink in for one minute before your next skincare move.
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 speeds up skin cell turnover. Protect those fresh, new skin cells by wearing sunscreen daily.
Use within 12 months once opened.
Net wt: 1 fl. oz. / 30 ml
BAKUCHIOL bakuchiol | 0.05%
AROPHIRA crithmum maritimum extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated vegetable oil | 1%
ENCAPSULATED RETINOL retinol | 0.03%
CHLOROPHYLL chlorophyll | 0.08%
Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Glycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carica Papaya Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Opuntia Conccinellifera Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chlorophyll, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Nylon-12, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Trehalose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Free from parabens, silicones, sulfates, and 1,350+ ingredients that have questionable data.
Remove the cap, break off the pump, and toss the pump in your trash can. Remove the inner piece that houses the formula, reattach the cap, and toss the capped bottle in your recycling bin.*
*Before you toss anything in your recycling bin, check if the local curbside recycling program for your zip code accepts plastic items that look like our packaging. If it doesn’t, recycle it through our Recycle Responsibly Program instead.