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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Beautiful product
On my second bottle, it's such a wonderful product. My skin looked better after first use and it helped me a lot with acne scars and hyperpigmentation :)
by Tatjana
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A really good first retinol!
I have never used retinol before so was slightly nervous about irritation etc but saw this reviewed well and I really like it. It is nice and gentle whilst also doing the job! I have been using it for about 3 weeks now using every 2/3 days and have noticed my acne scars starting to fade already and my skin feels really smooth. Had a tiny bit of purging around my chin when I started using but it is starting to calm down already. Will keep using and am expecting it to keep doing good things!
by Amy
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Great for the price
This is a lovely product. I've been using 5 nights a week consistently for about a month and I can see a difference already with fine lines and pore size. It didn't give me any sensitivity, redness etc like other retinol products.
by Johanna
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Good product for the money
I bought it 1st time and seen good results. This is my 2nd bottle, so it is worth of trying!
by Maja T
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Amazing
Omg, I love it. The fine lines around my face are slowly vanishing it’s made my skin just look and feel great
by Georgia
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Best on the market
I have a second one, it was my first retinol, but the % is really high, so be careful if you have very sensitive skin, I really like this one alone or with niacinamid, I see result after night - with blemish but with wrinkles it is for 3-4 months after that period you can see some changes.
by T.
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No difference
I've been using this one for a bit more than 3 months now. It's my first retinol so I was a little bit scared that 1% may be too much for my skin at the beginning. I was wrong. This serum does literally nothing to my skin. I read that sometimes retinol serums dehydrate or cause 'peeling' effect, but nothing like hat happened. My skin does not look better either. At least nothing bad happened.
by Baniacz
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Works well for me
Combo skin here who has always struggled with texture, and a few breakouts. Wanted a new serum that could reduce the bumps on my forehead and after 2 months of consistent use, my skin is the best it’s ever been, so smooth!! I know this is supposed to be formulated for anti-wrinkles, but if you’re new to retinol with a similar skin type to me and looking for something gentle to tackle minor skin texture this will be your baby! Also didn’t experience any irritation whatsoever. Highly recommend.
by Anisha
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Best thing I’ve ever bought!
It didn’t take long to see results from this product! I’m young, don’t have many wrinkles but this got rid of all my fine lines. Never believed in anti-aging creams until now.
by P
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Worst retinol ever
It does nothing for my skin (except draining all the moisture). I've tried different retinol-based serums after my fav emulsion granactive retinoid went out of stock, and this one is the worst so far.
by Kate
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