| Volume | 30ml, 5ml |
|---|
PRODUCT INFORMATION
A skin perfecting Retinol serum that improves skin’s surface as it treats signs of sun damage, rough texture, wrinkles, and surface imperfections.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT
Retinol is an inherently unstable ingredient and is typically dissolved in oil to maintain it’s stability. 0.5% Retinol is a well tolerated, stable formulation which can be used by a wider range of skin types. A powerful therapy without the inherent oiliness of conventional Retinol therapies.
KEY INGREDIENT
Retinol, a Vitamin A derivative, is effective for ageing, acne and dark spot concerns. Retinol inhibits collagen breakdown that causes elastosis, unclogs blocked pores, reducing acne breakouts. Promotes cell turnover, encouraging new cell growth for a more even complexion.
Leigh-Anne –
I’ve been using Retinol for 12 weeks. I started off gradually and slowly increased to a nightly application. It’s like botox in a bottle. 🙂 It has significantly reduced my laugh lines around my eyes and other fine lines on my face. In general my skin feels much firmer than before and I’ve noticed a remarkable difference in my complexion and pigmentation – it’s much lighter and smoother than before. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who would like to improve their overall skin appearance.
Nan – Plettenberg Bay –
A couple of weeks ago I was given a gift by my daughter which I have been using for the last couple of weeks….. Skin functional 0.5% Retinol and 10% Ascorbic Acid + 3% Ferulic Acid and I am definitely inlove. I have always prided myself in trying to look after my skin my entire life and after 64 years I have pretty much used some of the best creams that I could and after using these two products they have definitely made my skin feel amazing. My skin feels hydrated and there is definitely a glow which I haven’t had before. I can’t wait to try the rest of the range. Over and above all this the prices are just amazing. Thank you SKIN FUNCTIONAL.
Eryn –
I’ve been using this product for 2 months, as a teenager it’s never too early to use a product that helps treats signs of sun damage, uneven skin texture and your general imperfections, its amazing and really works, my acne breakouts have reduced a lot and my skin is looking absolutely amazing. I’m really happy my mom got this for me.
Ceu –
I am very happy with the product for the following reasons.
My skin feels softer and it looks more radiant.
The lines, especially on the side of my mouth is softer 🙂
My neck also looks better/softer.
I only use 2 drops and it is more than enough. This will definitely last longer than any other serum that I have used before.
Karina –
I like that the ingredient list is not too long. I would have liked to see retinol under the first 5 ingredients though. I also like that the retinol is incapsulated as well as in darker packaging. Love that Vit B5 is included to limit irritation. Overall, I am really happy with the formulation and I cannot wait to see what this serum does for my skin. I will definitely post an update after completing my first bottle…
chelsharvey13 (verified owner) –
I started using this product around 2 months ago and what a find! I didn’t find it particularly irritating or sensitizing save for the first couple of applications. I love how my skin feels after continued use, it feels a lot softer and I have noticed my pigmentation is less noticeable. I would like if you guys would formulate a stronger concentration of retinol as a next ‘level up’ of the treatment!
Zonia Scheffer (verified owner) –
I have been using this product twice a week with some of the other Skin Functional products. My skin texture has never been so perfect. Even the texture on my neck changed. You have a buyer for life! Thank you.
Cherice (verified owner) –
i had such a bad breakout on my cheeks and forehead and lots of texture on my forehead.
i have only been using the retinol for about a month and not consistently because i was worried i would react and honestly this product is really gentle. All my pimples are gone my texture is slowly going away. I highly recommend their BHA toner and the Skin barrier oil as i used these in conjunction with the retinol. Finally found a routine my skin is accepting.
Karina –
So, I am a previous Retin A user & I was looking for a Retinol that can be used with ease alongside other actives. This one works great! I don’t experiense any irritation or sensitization & I am also able to use this every night. I get an occasional flutter of an itch & a dry spot here & there, but no peeling or redness at all. I will cation you to be very careful when applying this product as it is super runny and you don’t want it to end up in places it’s not meant to go. I am not a big fan of the scent, but it does go away after application. I am yet to see what this formula will do in the long run, but I love that it plays well with other products, it is very affordable & it is produced locally for easy access. All the other ingredients in this product are really great with amazing added benefits. I would like to be able to bump up to a 1% strength, because my skin is so used to Tretinoin, so I hope that this can be added by the brand.
Chantelle –
Would recommend this product to anyone. It has smoothed out my skin and it’s alot softer. And that’s only after 5 weeks of using it. So happy I found this brand.
Gillian (verified owner) –
What a wonderful serum! I bought this as part of the pigmentation/dark mark management skincare program, and I have been so pleased with the results. I am 27 so wouldn’t say wrinkles were my primary concern, but prevention is better than cure and I can definitely tell that my skin is smoother and more supple. I introduced the product gradually as instructed, but had no problems with skin irritation or burning or anything that they warn you against. The serum is quite runny so I do need to be careful that it doesn’t run off my hands, but it feels amazing on my skin!
SkinFunctional –
Dear Karina, Thank you for your valued feedback! Watch this space for new developments on their way. 🙂
courtney.gehle (verified owner) –
Retinol really does all they say it will! My skin is brighter, I have had way less acne breakouts and I can definitely see a difference in the texture of my acne scaring too. I know you are supposed to give Retinol 3 months to see results, but I noticed a visible change after just weeks. My friend and family friends also commented on how good my skin has been looking.
The service from SF was also the best I have had with online shopping. They made a personal skin care routine for me based on the products I bought (super helpful as I am new to using active ingredients) and the packaging was excellent. I wouldn’t buy from anyone else with service like this.
Setsana Matlhaku (verified owner) –
🙌🏾This magic in a bottle deserves more than 5 stars. This product changed my life. Literally. I use it everyday because I’m not new to retinol. I wake up every morning with a skin so plumped, dewy and soft. Thank you guys for making products that works wonders. I will never stop talking about how excellent your service delivery is. I always get my products less than 24 hours after purchase. Everything is packaged so beautifully with love. Thanx a million.