Minimalist · serum
Retinal 0.1% Face Serum
Suits acne-prone, combination, normal skin.
Miyu's take
Best for
- Anti-aging concerns
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Improving skin texture
- Acne and breakouts
Avoid if
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Very sensitive skin
- Using other retinoids
- Sun exposure without SPF
- Contains retinol — avoid during pregnancy or if on tretinoin
Good
- Effective anti-aging
- Improves skin texture
- Helps with acne
- Contains bakuchiol (gentler)
Watch out
- May cause irritation
- Requires consistent SPF use
- Not for beginners to retinoids
What reviewers say
From 21 reviews Miyu read on Indian retailers.
Liked
- Gentle on skin, less irritating than retinol
- Absorbs easily and quickly
- Improves skin texture and reduces fine lines
Disliked
- Can cause initial purging or pimples
- Slow to show results
Key actives
- retinal — 0.1%
- bakuchiol
- adapalene
- vitamin e
Full ingredient list
As printed on the label. Linked ingredients have their own page.
wrinkles, wrinkles, evens tone, soothes inflammation, minimizes pores, evens tone, soothes inflammation, minimizes pores, IL-6, IL-6, Isododecane, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triheptanoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oleyl Adapalenate, Bakuchiol, RetinalCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isododecane, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triheptanoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oleyl Adapalenate, Bakuchiol, Retinal
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