1,5% Retinoid Complex

A high strength advanced retinoid comprising of 4 different retinoids that collectively add up to a concentration of 1.5%. A multi-pronged approach to retinoid therapy allowing for a targeted approach for all the different retinoid receptors in the skin. The ideal product for someone who is looking to increase their retinoid treatment strength.

Combination

Oily

Rough Texture

Uneven Skin Tone

Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Breakouts

Aqua, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Squalane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexylresorcinol , Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Pentylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, 4-Butylresorcinol, Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinaldehyde, Oleyl Adapalenate, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Palmitic Acid, Octyldodecyl Isoterate, Polyquaternium-51, Dissolvine, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Phospholipids, Lecithin, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-20, EthylHexylGlycerin, Glycerol, Vitamin C, Phenoxyethanol.

SKIN functional strives to continuously bring you the best product and therefore there may be formulation updates which may result in the ingredient list on the website and carton differing.

Oleyl Adapalenate

Oleyl Adapalenate a novel active that is the precursor to adapalene which is proven to increase collagen, reduce photageing, balance skin tone, soothe inflammation, reduce pores and clear acne-prone skin.

Retinaldehyde

Retinaldehyde a highly tolerable form of Vitamin A to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles and treat breakouts.

Retinol

Retinol improves skin appearance by increasing collagen production, exfoliating the skin and unclogging pores.

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate a retinoic acid ester which binds directly to retinoid receptors in the skin. Manages breakouts, increases collagen production and reduces dark marks.

4-Butylresorcinol

4-Butylresorcinol a potent tyrosinase inhibitor clinically proven to be more effective than hydroquinone. Reduces the appearance of age spots and dark spots due to sun induced or hormonal pigmentation. Hexylresorcinol has significant tyrosinase inhibiting abilities with comparable efficacy to 2% Hydroquinone without the skin damaging side effects. Clinical data shows an 88% skin lightening improvement.

• pH 6,0
• Fragrance free.
• Silicone free.
• Alcohol free.
• Cruelty free.
• Allergy and Toxicologically tested.
• Lovingly created in South Africa.

• Patch test before use.
• Keep away from children.
• Store at room temperature.
• Do not use on broken skin.
• Use sunscreen every morning.
• If irritation occurs, stop use. If problem persists, see a doctor.
• Avoid contact with eyes.

References

• L Kolbe  1 , T Mann, W Gerwat, J Batzer, S Ahlheit, C Scherner, H Wenck, F Stäb. 4-n-butylresorcinol, a highly effective tyrosinase inhibitor for the topical treatment of hyperpigmentation. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2013 Jan;27 Suppl 1:19-23.
• Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia, 2016/03, Efficacy and safety of a 12-month treatment with a combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate and retinol glycospheres as maintenance therapy in acne patients after oral isotretinoin.
• Ruth, N., and T. Mammone. “1310 Anti-aging effects of retinoid hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin models.” Journal of Investigative Dermatology 138.5 (2018): S223.