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Also known as ‘Your Beauty Translator’, THE INKEY LIST’s aim is simple: break through beauty jargon to deliver a straightforward take on skin care’s most-wanted ingredients (at astoundingly reasonable, ‘give-it-a-go’ prices). A superstar ingredient for a reason, retinol helps to promote skin renewal and enhance collagen production, leaving skin brighter, smoother and more youthful-looking. This slow-release formula minimises irritation and maximises results, leaving fine lines and wrinkles minimised and skin tone more even than ever.
A derivative of vitamin A, retinol helps to promote skin renewal and enhance collagen production to keep skin looking youthful, working at a cellular level to promote renewal and repair processes so that newer cells reach the surface quicker. As we age, the rate at which our skin renews itself slows down (sob) so retinol can be a great way of kick-starting cells back into action. Providing the highest quality ingredients formulated by a crack team of scientists and experts, THE INKEY LIST’s answer to retinol is sublime in its simplicity, uniting 1% stable Retistar retinol (the equivalent of 0.05% retinol) and 0.5% granactive retinoid (slightly stronger than retinol) with squalane for hydration and soothing. The slow-release formula minimises irritation while providing effective active delivery, working hard to minimise fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone tackle blemishes and improve skin clarity, leaving your complexion looking brighter, smoother and miles more youthful.
Suitable for all skin types.
Use in the PM after cleansing and toning and before other serums
Apply a pea-sized amount to the fingers and gently tap into the skin
Avoid the immediate eye area.
May increase sun sensitivity; always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.
Whilst THE INKEY LIST Retinol has a low irritation formula, for some people redness and flakiness may occur at the beginning of use due to the increase in cell turnover.
When first introducing Retinol, you may wish to use a few times per week and gradually increase to every evening.
External use only.
Water (Aqua / Eau), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Retinol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Caprylic/capric Glycerides, Squalane, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycolipids, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol
- The INKEY List
- 30ml
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Also known as ‘Your Beauty Translator’, THE INKEY LIST’s aim is simple: break through beauty jargon to deliver a straightforward take on skin care’s most-wanted ingredients (at astoundingly reasonable, ‘give-it-a-go’ prices). A superstar ingredient for a reason, retinol helps to promote skin renewal and enhance collagen production, leaving skin brighter, smoother and more youthful-looking. This slow-release formula minimises irritation and maximises results, leaving fine lines and wrinkles minimised and skin tone more even than ever.
A derivative of vitamin A, retinol helps to promote skin renewal and enhance collagen production to keep skin looking youthful, working at a cellular level to promote renewal and repair processes so that newer cells reach the surface quicker. As we age, the rate at which our skin renews itself slows down (sob) so retinol can be a great way of kick-starting cells back into action. Providing the highest quality ingredients formulated by a crack team of scientists and experts, THE INKEY LIST’s answer to retinol is sublime in its simplicity, uniting 1% stable Retistar retinol (the equivalent of 0.05% retinol) and 0.5% granactive retinoid (slightly stronger than retinol) with squalane for hydration and soothing. The slow-release formula minimises irritation while providing effective active delivery, working hard to minimise fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone tackle blemishes and improve skin clarity, leaving your complexion looking brighter, smoother and miles more youthful.
Suitable for all skin types.
Use in the PM after cleansing and toning and before other serums
Apply a pea-sized amount to the fingers and gently tap into the skin
Avoid the immediate eye area.
May increase sun sensitivity; always use a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.
Whilst THE INKEY LIST Retinol has a low irritation formula, for some people redness and flakiness may occur at the beginning of use due to the increase in cell turnover.
When first introducing Retinol, you may wish to use a few times per week and gradually increase to every evening.
External use only.
Water (Aqua / Eau), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Retinol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Caprylic/capric Glycerides, Squalane, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycolipids, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol
- The INKEY List
- 30ml
Transparency lies at the heart of our philosophy which is why we have partnered with tech-platform – Provenance – to cut through the industry ‘noise’ and equip you with key facts that matter. A 'proof point' with a green tick means a third party has verified the accuracy of the statement whereas no green tick means that there isn't independent confirmation (yet!), but that the brand has still supplied substantiating evidence (which you can view yourself). Discover the proof points for this product below.
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Total Price: 25.80€
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Simple formula
Simple formula for getting into retinols. I haven’t repurchased it because I wasn’t amazed by it, but it’s good if you’re in a budget.
Report this reviewWish it was a bit more pigmented
Really nice doll color but I wish it was a tad bit more pigmented.
Report this reviewGood enough
It’s nothing mind blowing but if you want to try retinol at least it won’t destroy your skin as it’s very mild and non irritating. You wont get the same effects of tretinoin obviously. It’s good enough to start though.
Report this reviewOkay
It has a pleasant texture, but I didn't notice much difference after 5 months of use.
Report this reviewLove Inkey List!
Everything Inkey List makes is great. and this goes above and beyond. It is the most gentle retinol product that I have tried. I still layer it between a serum and hydrator, but I don't need to because it just doesn't dry me out like other retinol creams do. And with a price of 11, it's a no brainer!
Report this reviewGood
Good retinol serum, lightweight and absorbs fast. If used every night it can be irritating, I found I had to start slow with this one, just once a week and progress from there, as I have sensitive skin. I think it's an effective retinol product.
Report this reviewBeginer friendly
Great for first time retinol users. It is gentle and it has a nice texture. It helps with texture and leaves your skin soft. It is not drying.Â
Report this reviewGreat for beginners
Loved the texture of this! It's creamy and sinks into my skin nicely. I did feel like this made a difference to my skin without ever irritating it. Great pricepoint too!
Report this reviewNot Sure
I received a full size product as a gift, and I tried using it in place of my usual retinol (the one by Drunk Elephant). Both are ostensibly 1%, but let me tell you... I don't think this one lives up to its claim. I might be biased, but I think you will not be getting much results with this serum.
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