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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Great starter retinol
If you’re new to retinol this is a great place to start. Obviously not going to give immediate effects, retinol is a long term investment in your skin. I absolutely love the formula of this, it’s not greasy or heavy. I use a stronger product on my face and have been using this on my neck and chest.
by addicted_to_face
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Fabulous
Purchased this as I had run out of my normal retinol, just love it and has made a great difference to my skin.
by Dawn
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Hmm
This is the first retinol product I've tried and it has not done anything for me really. Probably better for really sensitive skin.
by Emma Armstrong
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Seriously good
I am in my 40s, and so am now paying extra attention to any skincare that helps to give me a bit of a glow, and smoothes out my skin. After hearing great things about this product from a few friends, I decided to try it because the price is so amazing. I wasn’t expecting the results I have had - it’s SO GOOD. After just a week my skin looks refreshed and even a touch younger?! This is already a firm favourite in my skincare routine - highly recommend and will be buying again!
by LJJ
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Nice formula
Lightweight formula that mixes easily with my gel-based moisturiser, which is what I was hoping for. I think it would cause a breakout if I used it more than 1-2 times per week though, but I do have very spot-prone skin.
by JanetThePlanet
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Cult Beauty retinol
I have used serums with a higher dose of retinol, this doesn't do it for me.
by Aloe 183
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Really good for sensitive skin
That's a really good serum! However, the percentage stated is slightly misleading. You see, here they have 1% retistar complex. Which delivers 0.05% of pure retinol. On the other hand, 0.5% of granactive retinoid converts to 0.05% of pure active once in the skin. So the total concentration is not very high. Personally, I enjoy it very much. I have sensitive reactive skin and I do not react on this serum. Once I had a slight side effect, but I just overdid it. If you are rather young and/or have sensitive skin, this is a great choice. In other cases, I think that this serum will be too mild for you.
by car
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fantastic product
This product is THE best retinol I have ever tried. I had very deep frown lines on my forehead which have almost disappeared since using this. I use it a little bit each night and massage it in really well. Definitely worth the money and better than my more expensive retinol products.
by welshgirl
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Misleading
This definitely isn’t 1% strength. Anyone new to retinol, I would suggest using La Roche-Posay - it’s 0.3% pure retinol and it does what it says on the tin. I won’t be buying this again, didn’t really see any major results.
by Jaz
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Meh
I honestly don't see that this has made the slightest bit of difference to my skin one way or another. The upside is that at least it didn't irritate it as some products do. Waste of money for me, I'm afraid.
by Lolly
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