The Face Serum is a liposomal retinol serum — retinol encapsulated in phospholipid liposomes to smooth the look of fine lines and refine texture overnight, with far less of the flaking and irritation that make most people quit retinol in the first month. It’s a beginner-to-intermediate retinol done gently, for nightly renewal. Free shipping on every order. 30-day full-refund guarantee. Who it’s for. This serum suits people who want to address the look of fine lines, texture, and aging skin but have struggled to tolerate conventional retinol, and anyone looking for a gentler way into a retinol habit. If you want retinol in a richer cream format instead of a serum, or you’re an experienced retinol user who wants it paired with barrier lipids, the Renewal Cream with Retinol & Ceramides is the companion piece. It’s not the right fit if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, are extremely sensitive to retinoids, or want a retinol-free routine. Why it works. Conventional retinol creates a concentration spike at the skin’s surface, and that spike drives most of the flaking, redness, and stinging of the first-month “retinization” period people dread. This serum suspends the same retinol in phospholipid liposomes — a lipid shell structurally similar to your own cell membranes — which distributes the dose across a slower, more controlled release curve. You get the renewal signal with less of the barrier rebellion. A soothing base with bisabolol keeps skin comfortable while it adjusts. The key ingredients and the evidence. Encapsulated Retinol is retinol suspended in phospholipid liposomes that moderate the release rate behind most first-month flaking (Randhawa 2015, J Drugs Dermatol). Hexapeptide-11 is a signal peptide included as a supporting ingredient alongside retinol (Ferreira et al. 2020, Cosmetics). Bisabolol is a chamomile-derived soothing botanical that helps keep skin comfortable during the adjustment period (Kim et al. 2011, Food Chem Toxicol). How to use it. Apply to clean, dry skin 2 to 3 nights per week to start, increasing as your skin tolerates it. Always wear SPF the next morning — retinol increases photosensitivity, and sunscreen is not optional with any retinol product. In a full routine, cleanse with the Daily Cleanser first and follow with the Dew Cream to seal. One product helps; the sequence is what carries skin through eight weeks — this serum is the retinol step of the PM Routine. What to expect. Weeks one to two, skin adapts and may feel slightly drier — normal, and gentler here than with conventional retinol. Weeks three to four, texture starts to look and feel smoother. Weeks six to eight, fine lines look softer and overall tone appears more even. Common questions. How is this different from the Renewal Cream? The Face Serum uses encapsulated retinol in a light serum — gentler and beginner-friendly; the Renewal Cream uses standard retinol in a barrier-supportive cream. Choose by format and experience level. Will I still get a retinization period? Likely, but more manageable — encapsulation reduces the first-month flaking and tightness rather than eliminating it. Can I use it if I’m new to retinol? Yes — it’s one of the more beginner-friendly formats; start every other evening for two weeks, then assess. Do I need SPF the next morning? Always — retinol raises photosensitivity. Full ingredients. Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Retinol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hexapeptide-11, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Bisabolol. “Retinol used to wreck my skin. The liposomes changed that — I get the results without the peeling.” — Kris Made in USA | 1 fl oz
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