Product Overview
Renewal Retinol .25 is a lower-strength encapsulated retinol treatment developed for gradual evening use. It helps smooth the look of texture, improve the appearance of tone, and soften fine lines while comforting ingredients support skin comfort.
The formula features Lipid Encapsulated Retinol, Silver Mushroom and Oat Extract, and is designed to integrate into a considered Beauty Ambassade routine. A lipid-encapsulated retinol treatment formulated for controlled evening use.
Recommended For
- First-time or lower-strength retinol users.
- Visible fine lines, uneven-looking tone, and rough texture.
- Skin that benefits from a gradual retinol introduction.
- Follow all manufacturer directions and use-area restrictions.
Texture and Experience
A lipid-encapsulated retinol treatment formulated for controlled evening use.
Key Ingredients
- Lipid Encapsulated Retinol: Improves delivery of retinol while aiding the skin’s natural ability to produce collagen.
- Silver Mushroom: Significantly more hydrating properties than hyaluronic acid.
- Oat Extract: Calming properties.
Conscious Formula
- Non-comedogenic.
- Hypoallergenic.
ALASTIN notes that ingredient lists may be updated. The full list is shown in the Ingredients tab above; refer to the current product packaging to confirm the formula and suitability for your personal use.
Available Size
1 FL. OZ (30 ml)
Safety Information
For external use only. Retinol makes skin more sensitive to sunlight, so apply a broad spectrum sunscreen every morning for as long as you use it. Introduce it gradually — two or three evenings a week to begin with — and do not layer it with another retinoid or a strong exfoliating acid until your skin is used to it. Avoid direct contact with the eyes and rinse thoroughly with water if the product gets into them. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Replace the cap after use, keep away from direct sunlight, and store out of reach of children.
Not recommended for:
- Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, unless a doctor has said it is suitable.
- The same evening as another retinoid or a strong acid product, at least until skin is fully accustomed to retinol.
- Broken, irritated or sunburned skin — wait until the skin has settled.
- The eye contour and the lips, which this formula is not designed to cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start with .25 or .5?
Start here. Renewal Retinol .25 is the entry strength, for anyone new to retinol or returning after a break. If you already use a retinol nightly without discomfort, Renewal Retinol .5 is the stronger option.
How do I step up to the .5?
Build this one to nightly use and stay there comfortably for two to three months. If your skin stays calm and you want more, move to the .5 and drop back to two or three evenings a week again while it adjusts.
Where does it sit in my routine?
Evenings only. Cleanse, apply any hydrating serum, then one pump of the retinol, then moisturizer. In the morning always finish with a broad spectrum sunscreen.
Can I use it on the same night as ReSURFACE Skin Polish?
Not at first. Keep the polish to a different evening while your skin settles into the retinol, then judge by how comfortable your skin feels.
Is some dryness normal at the start?
A little tightness or flaking in the first weeks is common with any retinol. Reduce to fewer evenings a week, buffer with a richer moisturizer, and stop if the skin stays uncomfortable.
Pairs Well With
- ALASTIN Renewal Retinol .5: the higher strength to move to once this one is comfortable nightly.
- ALASTIN Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer: a richer cream to buffer the retinol on drier evenings.
- ALASTIN Gentle Cleanser: the cleansing step before it.
- ALASTIN SilkSHIELD All Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30: the daily sunscreen a retinol routine needs.
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