Product Description
Looking to upgrade your skin care routine with retinol but don't know where to start? Cue: Youth to the People's Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum. Like a gentler version of the highest dose of retinol, this retinal serum works just as hard to brighten and refine skin - all without the purging horror stories.
The hero ingredient, retinal, uses the power of retinaldehyde (the most potent non-prescription retinoid) to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as improve blemished and textured skin with its smoothing powers. Not only that, the formula infuses 5% niacinamide to soothe skin with hydration while ceramides, ashwagandha (a powerful antioxidant) and cloudberry seed (rich in antioxidant vitamin E) support your skin barrier and bolster the effect of retinal. Where traditional retinoid serums are known to cause irritation and take a long time for skin to acclimate, this gentle serum skips over that step and sets you on a fast-track to visibly brighter, radiant skin in no time.
At night, apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin. Use 1-2x/week to start, then every other night, as tolerated. Follow with moisturiser.
Alternatively: At night, apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin. To start, use 1-2x/week. Then, gradually work up to nightly usage as tolerated. Follow with moisturiser. Use a broad-spectrum SPF.
Warning: Avoid eyes and broken skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly. If irritation occurs, discontinue and consult a specialist. For external use only.
The closest dose of retinol you can get without a prescription, the Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum curbs the common fear of the potent ingredient with its gentle efficacy. Brimming with hydrating ingredients that soothe, retinal gets to work on smoothing rough skin and blemishes without the lengthy purging period that usually follows. Now you can get closer to youthful-looking skin without worry - hoorah!
Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Squalane, Cyclodextrin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Arginine, Retinal, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Letinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Diheptyl Succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosterols, Propanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Raspberry Ketone
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Perfect ingredients
I use this together with the exfoliating toner and they give a great glow the next morning!
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Goor quality actives
Really good quality actives - ie Retinal and Niacinimide. I was an avid user of Rentinol previously so I did not purge when using this but I did start slow- now I use this every other day. I’m not sure if it had prevented wrinkles from forming but maybe because I can use this on my eye area and have no formation of crows feet?
by Arfana Verified Purchase
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Nice but not the best
The intense yellow color really does show on at least my fair skin, even after really working it in. The glass bottle is nice, but the pump isn't the best - it feels like it might break easily. I do think I overall much prefer the Medik8, despite the higher price. Just feels like a more elegant formula. I like this, as well, but not enough to repurchase. I think I'll go back to my Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10.
by Satu Verified Purchase
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Very nice
It is very lightweight and feels nice on the skin. It is very similiar to medik8 retinals. This is better priced than medik8's retinal 10. Havent been using it long enough to see any results. I do find the pump is quite cheap looking on the glass bottle and looks cheap for what you are paying.
by VMG23 Verified Purchase
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I like it
I like thir retinol, one of my faves.
by yllo Verified Purchase
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love love love it
This is the perfect serum for me, I use it at night and when I wake up my skin feel really plump and smooth.
by Phaedra Verified Purchase
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Love it
Love this one. I have worked up to using this every night (very rarely). It has worked for me, even with quite sensitive skin. Perfect evening serum with a hard-hitting retinol with a perfect amount of niacinamide.
by Mari Verified Purchase
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Transformed my skin
After trying a lot of different products for my pimple scars and skin texture, I finally found a product that does the job! I use this serum about 3-4 times a week. I apply it before bed and wake up with supple and glowing skin every time.
by Kristy Verified Purchase
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Good effect but be careful
the effect of this serum is good, but it is very yellow and will make your pillowcase coloured so be careful :D
by Anastasia Verified Purchase
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Effective serum
I dont care so much that it is yellow, however know that it WILL stain your pillow at night, you have to accept it and embrace it as it is the best serum you will ever find. It absolutly changed the texture of my skin, evening out the skin tone and reducing the apparition of pimples. I will repurchase for sure.
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Youth To The People Retinal and Niacinamide Youth Serum 30ml