xxxCan you use Blemish + Age Defense with vitamin C?

Yes, you can use Blemish + Age Defense with vitamin C. It is recommended that you apply vitamin C before Blemish + Age Defense salicylic acid serum.

Can I use Blemish + Age Defense with retinol?

While Blemish + Age Defense can be used once or twice daily, retinol should be used only in the evening. It is recommended to use Blemish + Age Defense in the morning only if using a retinol in the evening.

Retinol 0.5

Retinol night cream for face

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Retinol 0.5 is a concentrated night cream with pure retinol that improves the appearance of visible ... Read full description

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Retinol 0.5

Retinol night cream for face

30 ml

Old price New price $90.00

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Retinol 0.5 Benefits

Promotes cell turnover

Improves the appearance of
fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration,
pores, and blemishes

Formulated to minimize
irritation commonly associated
with the use of retinol night creams

Specialized packaging
preserves retinol potency

Non-comedogenic, paraben-, fragrance-, and gluten-free

Ideal for skin preconditioned with Retinol 0.3

TSA approved

Retinol 0.5 Product Details

Retinol 0.5 is a concentrated night cream with pure retinol that improves the appearance of visible signs of aging and pores while minimizing breakouts.

Retinol 0.5 contains 0.5% pure retinol and is enhanced with the latest stabilization and delivery technologies to ensure a steady, even release. Designed to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration, this retinol night cream can refine the appearance of pores, while reducing the appearance of blemishes associated with problematic skin.

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The Science Behind Retinol 0.5

Accelerate Cell Turnover with Retinol

Cellular turnover is the process of skin cells being shed and replaced with undamaged cells. This process heals the damage caused by environmental aggressors like UV radiation, and keeps skin looking healthy, hydrated, and plump. As skin ages, turnover decreases and cell damage accumulates. Retinol 0.5 is a powerful treatment that stimulates cell renewal and restores collagen production, keeping skin smooth, soft, and even.

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A form of pure vitamin A, retinol is a potent ingredient that is clinically proven to visibly improve discoloration, fine lines, and wrinkles while refining texture and reducing pore size. After conditioning skin to low strength retinol, incorporate Retinol 0.5 into your routine to reduce visible signs of aging more quickly.

The Sandwiching Method

Retinol is a powerful ingredient that may cause irritation, so preventative care is an important step when including retinol in your routine. Use the Sandwiching Method during your routine to promote cell turnover and collagen production while trapping moisture and preventing irritation.

First, cleanse skin + apply a hydrating serum.
Then apply a small amount of Retinol 0.5.
Last, finish with a ceramide-rich cream like Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

Key Ingredients

Paraben-Free

Alcohol-Free

Fragrance-Free

Dye-Free

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0.5% Retinol

A derivative of vitamin A, this powerful molecule promotes cellular turnover to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. It also helps minimize blemishes while reducing the appearance of pores.

Soothing Complex

This skin-calming blend of bisabolol (derived from the chamomile plant) and boswellia serrata extract (derived from frankincense) provides soothing benefits and helps comfort the skin.

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How to Use Retinol 0.5

Prep + Dispense

In the evening, apply a pea-sized amount to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance to retinol night cream before advancing to a higher concentration.

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Retinol face cream may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen when using this product.

As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, always consult a physician.

Answers to your frequently asked
Retinol 0.5 questions.

Is Retinol 0.5 effective?

What does Retinol 0.5 do?

Can I use Retinol 0.5 every day?

Retinal 0.5 can be used daily after the user has worked up to that frequency. It is recommended that users start with Retinol 0.3 and start by applying twice weekly or every other day to reduce skin irritation. For a more comfortable retinoid treatment experience, pair Retinol 0.5 with Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 to help shorten the retinoid adjustment period, improve tolerability, and decrease skin dryness.

How long does it take Retinol 0.5 to work?

Is it safe to use Retinol 0.5 while pregnant or breastfeeding?

As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women, women who intend to become pregnant in the near future, or women who are breastfeeding. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, always consult a physician.

When should I apply a retinol cream in my skincare regimen?

In the evening, apply Retinol 0.5 after cleansing the skin and applying a nighttime antioxidant serum, such as SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E, and follow with a moisturizer. Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen in the daytime when using this product.

Can retinol be used in the eye area?