Ever wanted to try retinol but aren’t quite sure where to start? Tossing up whether to opt for a serum or cream formula; to spend big or stick to budget; high or low concentration? Finding the right retinol for your routine can be daunting, and with so many options available, how do we find something that’s suitable for us regardless of skin type?
That’s where INNISFREE comes in – they’ve taken into consideration all of retinol’s pros and cons and have cultivated the perfect product to help you achieve smooth, silky and clear skin, without sensitising. Sound too good to be true? Let’s take a closer look at the product lineup:
Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule – The congestion clearer
What is it? A supercharged serum (AKA ‘ampoule’) that works to soothe, smooth and clear your complexion
What does it do? This lightweight formula helps encourage healthy skin cell turnover to promote smoother, clearer skin. It works to draw out congestion such as breakouts and blemishes, whilst reducing the appearance of enlarged pores and balancing oil-moisture
Who is it for? This gentle formula is dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, making it suitable for all skin types from oily to dry and everything in between – including those prone to sensitivity
What’s inside?- 0.015% high-purity retinol: a gentle retinol dose that’s comfortable enough for consistent nightly use
- Cica Liposome™: a proprietary ingredient blend of cica (centella), ceramide and soybean-derived hyaluronic acid to cushion and comfort sensitive skin
- Beauty Green Tea™: INNISFREE’s iconic hydration-boosting blend
- Niacinamide: brightens, enhances moisture and helps reduce appearance of enlarged pores
Retinol Cica Barrier Defense Cream – The soothing solution
What is it? A lightweight gel-cream that cools, calms and strengthens the skin barrier, whilst promoting healthy skin cell turnover
What does it do? This water-based formula combines the efficacy of retinol for skin cell stimulation with the anti-inflammatory properties of plant extracts to soothe and refresh
Who is it for? Ideal for oily and combination skin types, and anyone looking for a gel moisturiser to refresh, smooth and balance out-of-whack skin
What’s inside?- 0.015% high-purity retinol: a gentle retinol dose that’s comfortable enough for consistent nightly use
- Cica & phytosterols: soothing and anti-inflammatory plant extracts that help calm sensitive skin
- Niacinamide: brightens, enhances moisture and helps reduce appearance of enlarged pores
- Panthenol & allantoin: hydrating and calming
Retinol Cica Focusing Patches – The breakout busters
What are they? A pack of 18 microneedle pimple patches that work to soothe and treat deep breakouts as you sleep
What do they do? These gentle patches visibly smooth and soothe deep, cystic breakouts and blemishes overnight, helping minimize redness and inflammation
Who are they for? Perfect for anyone experiencing stubborn below-the-surface breakouts or blemishes
What’s inside?- High-purity retinol: a gentle retinol dose that’s comfortable enough for consistent nightly use
- Cica: soothes and calms inflammation
- Salicylic acid (BHA): gently exfoliates and helps flush out congestion
- Soybean-derived hyaluronic acid: hydrates, softens and cushions the skin
- Allantoin: calms and hydrates
- Adenosine: enhances skin elasticity
Not only is the Retinol Cica range dermatologist-tested and entirely fragrance-free, the formulas are hypoallergenic and have been specially formulated to be gentle on sensitive skin.
Whether you're looking to banish breakouts or simply achieve calmer, clearer skin, INNISFREE's Retinol Cica range is the ultimate addition to your routine!
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