Purito TXA 6% + Niacinamide 10% + Retinal Serum (30ml)

Is this a strong retinal serum?

No. The retinal is present at 25 ppm, which is much lower than concentrations typically used in published retinal studies. We see this as a dark spot and tone serum first, with a small amount of retinal alongside it. If you specifically want a dedicated retinal treatment, this is not the one we would choose.

Can I use it in the morning?

Yes. The carton says once a day, morning or evening. If you use it in the morning, finish with sunscreen. If you are new to vitamin A, evening is the simpler choice.

Can I use it with vitamin C?

Yes. The old advice against combining niacinamide and vitamin C came from early studies with unstable ingredients. If your skin is sensitive, use vitamin C in the morning and this in the evening, so each goes on alone.

Can I use it with retinol, tretinoin or an exfoliating acid?

Not with another retinoid: this already contains retinal, so choose one. If you use a prescription retinoid, check with your prescriber before adding anything. Keep exfoliating acids to different evenings.

Why are there two layers, and why is it pink?

It is made that way. Shake it 2 to 3 times before each use until the layers mix. Purito say the pink colour comes from vitamin B12 and may fade in light without affecting quality.

Can I use it while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Purito say not without consulting a doctor, and the NHS advises against topical retinoids in pregnancy. For a tone-focused serum without a retinoid, look at Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum, and check anything you use in pregnancy with your doctor or pharmacist.

• Shake the bottle 2 to 3 times, or until the two layers have fully mixed.
• After cleansing and toner, use one full dropper and pat it over the face until absorbed.
• Once a day only, morning or evening. If you are new to vitamin A, evenings are the simplest place to start: begin a few evenings a week and build up to daily if your skin stays comfortable.
• Follow with moisturiser, and wear sunscreen every morning while you use it.
• Keep exfoliating acids on different evenings, and don't use another retinoid in the same routine.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding: Purito say not to use it without consulting a doctor.

Water, Niacinamide (10%), Tranexamic Acid (6%), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, PVP, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Agar, Gellan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Adenosine, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Cyanocobalamin, Xanthan Gum, Retinal (25 ppm), Ceramide NP, Arginine, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Allantoin, Xanthophylls, Sodium Chloride, Phenylpropanol, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate

Good to know

• Contains retinal (vitamin A): introduce slowly and wear SPF daily
• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice
• No fragrance or essential oils listed
• Purito describe it as vegan and cruelty-free