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Step 2 · Treat

Retinol Serum

$28

Retinol in squalane, in three strengths, so you can start low and move up. Night only, and sunscreen the next morning.

Strength: 0.3%
Active
Retinol
Strength
0.3%
pH
6.0
Use
Night
Keep apart from
Acids, vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide Why?
  • Free shipping over $45. Ships in 1 to 2 days from Los Angeles.
  • Opened it and hate it? Send it back free within 30 days.
  • No fragrance, no essential oils, not tested on animals.

How to use

Two nights a week for the first month, then every other night, then nightly. Pea-sized amount on dry skin.

What’s in it

  • Retinol at 0.3%, 0.5% or 1.0%
  • Squalane base
  • Packed in an airless amber bottle

Moving up

Finish a bottle at one strength with no flaking before you try the next one.

Pairs well with

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