Slow Night Retinal

Retinaldehyde 0.1%, buffered in squalane

$58

Retinaldehyde works up to eleven times faster than retinol yet sits gentler on the skin. Ours is buffered in squalane and dosed for the long game — this is a two-year habit, not a two-week fix.

Texture: Cushiony cream-serum, no silicone slip.
Skin types: normal, combination, dry
Targets: fine lines, uneven tone

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Key ingredients

0.1% Retinaldehyde — smooths texture and fine lines over 8–12 weeks
10% Squalane — buffers the active and steadies the barrier
— Bisabolol — pre-empts the flaking stage

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Aqua, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinal, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

How to use

When: Evenings only.
How: A pea-sized amount on dry skin, two to three nights a week for the first month, then nightly as tolerated. Follow with Quiet Cream.
Worth knowing: Not for use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Wear SPF the morning after — retinoids make skin more sun-responsive.

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