The INKEY List Retinol Serum 30ml
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Skin care doesn't have to be confusing. The INKEY List is on a mission to debunk beauty jargon and put the power of knowledge in your hands. Its straight-talking range includes all the industry's best-loved heroes (from retinol to hyaluronic acid) in no-frills formulations that deliver incredible results. A case in point? The Retinol Serum (30ml), a nighttime treatment that works to reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture.
Looking for a skin care reset while you sleep? Cue The INKEY List's Retinol Serum (10ml).
A derivative of vitamin A, retinol refreshes your complexion. Calling on two different forms of this hard-working ingredient, this concoction unites 1% retinyl acetate to gently resurface skin while a 0.5% granactive retinoid leaves your skin feeling plumper. Plus, its slow-release formula minimises sensitivity while still minimising fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and blemishes. That's not all; it's also infused with squalane to intensely hydrate your visage and protect your delicate moisture barrier. The results? A complexion that looks brighter, smoother and firmer.
Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Retinyl Acetate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Squalane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycolipids, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1.
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
Only use Retinol Serum in your PM skin care routine. After cleansing and hydrating, apply a pea-sized amount of Retinol Serum and massage into to the face and neck. Follow with preferred moisturiser. Start off using it 1-2 times per week and increase gradually if your skin can tolerate more frequent use.
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Amazing!
I’ve wanted to try the inkey list for a while and i’m very glad i did, this doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin at all. I’ve used it every other day after niacinamide for a month now and it hasn’t dried out my skin or irritated it in anyway. I had lots of dark acne scars on my cheeks that have been there for years and now they’re almost completely gone in just a month!! definitely recommend.
by Rose Verified Purchase
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Unsure
Still early days have been building up slowly to everyday use. No breakouts or anything so far, has left my skin feeling softer and looking more fresh. It does smell a bit like curry though which I find bizarre and noticed another customer found the same! It's not a super strong or obvious smell... and nobody has commented... but I'm not sure why it has a curry tinge to it!
by Chris Verified Purchase
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My mum loves this
I bought this for my mum (she’s in her mid 40s), she started on a 0.2% retinal and then this and has no problems with irritation and she’s happy with the results it’s giving her in reducing her wrinkles!
by Eesha Verified Purchase
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Visibly smaller pores, but prepare to play "chase the tube cap"
This product is amazing and I've repurchased it a few times. It's a simple no nonsense retinol treatment that has visibly improved the size of the pores on my cheeks and forehead. Yes, there's the usual retinol break out at the beginning, but this is a really good product and it has worked well with every other serum, oil or moisturiser I've paired it with. I do keep dropping the cap of the tube, so a flip top would be amazing, but otherwise this product is perfect.
by Lisa
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Amazing
I’ve used it a few weeks and I see a difference already!!
by Tupaarnaq Verified Purchase
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Great
so far works well just like any other inkey product. i use it with other stuff as well so it would be hard to determine if this alone does the magic but it has been a consistent part of my routine
by anon Verified Purchase
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Great but..
Great product, an amazing retinol for beginners! Prepare for the feared purge but it’s worth it for sure! However, the packaging is awful, hard to get the right amount without accidentally squeezing out too much and suuuper annoying to close as it is a screw top. Please dear Inkey List, give us better packaging for your products!
by Jj
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Great bedtime treatment
This bottle is my third purchase of this product, very happy, light and absorbs into skin well. Recommend, remember to use uv protection the next day.
by Hilary Verified Purchase
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Gentle & Great texture
I absolutely enjoy this product. The texture is super nice, non sticky and my dry skin likes it a lot.
by Robert
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Loved
Smoothed my skin texture and reduced the redness of my breakout scars. Overall loved this product!
by Ashley
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