Dr.Althea Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream (20g)

A first retinol that feels manageable. Starting a retinoid can feel daunting. This beginner cream pairs 0.15% retinol with bakuchiol and comforting panthenol and ceramide, so the first weeks feel easier. Dr.Althea Pure Retinol 0.15% Cream is a beginner retinol cream for the first fine lines, rough texture and uneven-looking skin. It has 0.15% retinol (1,500 ppm) with bakuchiol, panthenol, ceramide NP and madecassoside in a light, watery cream, so starting a retinoid feels more manageable. Perfect for: your first retinol, first fine lines, rough or uneven textureFeels like: a light, watery cream from a tube with a nozzle tipKey ingredients: retinol 0.15%, bakuchiol, panthenol, ceramide NP, madecassosideWhy we chose it0.15% is a sensible place to start with retinol, and this cream gives you clear guidance: evening only, a pea-sized amount, twice a week to begin. It's fragrance-free and comes in a small tube that's easy to finish while it's fresh. What it doesRetinol works on the look of fine lines, firmness and rough texture over time, and bakuchiol supports it. Panthenol, ceramide NP and madecassoside help skin stay comfortable while it gets used to retinol, and kojic acid helps even the look of skin tone. Key ingredientsRetinol 0.15% (1,500 ppm): the look of fine lines and textureBakuchiol: supports retinolPanthenol, ceramide NP and madecassoside: comfortKojic acid: helps even the look of toneBest forYour first retinolThe first fine lines and loss of firmnessRough, uneven-looking textureEvening routinesNot ideal ifYou are pregnant or breastfeeding: it contains retinol, so ask your doctor or pharmacist firstYou already use another retinoid, AHA, BHA or vitamin C in the same routineWhere it goes in your routineEvening only, after toner and serum. Start with 2 nights a week, then build up as your skin settles. Follow with moisturiser if you need it, and wear sunscreen every morning. Pro tip: Start 2 nights a week, wear sunscreen every morning, and do not stack it with another retinoid. On dry nights, follow with Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream. What to expectSome redness, dryness or flaking can happen while your skin adjusts. Changes in the look of lines and texture are gradual and build over several weeks of steady use. Good to knowPatch test on your inner arm first. Avoid your eyelids, lips and the corners of your nose. Don't use AHA, BHA, vitamin C or another retinoid in the same routine. Fragrance-free. Quick facts: 20 g tube · Retinol 0.15% + bakuchiol · Evening only · Start 2 nights a week · Wear SPF · Dr.Althea, made in Korea