Senté Even Tone Retinol Cream

Senté Even Tone Retinol Cream is a multi-corrective evening moisturizer that pairs retinol with a triple glycosaminoglycan analog complex and targeted brightening actives to fade discoloration, restore firmness, and renew overall skin tone and texture in a single step. Rather than treating dark spots and aging as separate concerns, this cream works on three levels at once, clearing pigmented cells, rebuilding structural support, and accelerating collagen production so skin looks tighter, smoother, and more uniform. For anyone dealing with sun damage, post-acne marks, or skin that has started to lose its bounce, this is the kind of evening treatment that replaces several products at once.

Fades Dark Spots and Evens Skin Tone: Brightening actives including niacinamide and hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone work to inhibit excess melanin production and accelerate the clearance of sun damage, age spots, and post-inflammatory marks for a visibly more uniform complexion over time.

Firms and Restores Structure with CSA: Sodium chondroitin sulfate (Chondroitin Sulfate Analog) targets the loss of structural support that causes skin to look soft and slack, helping restore visible firmness and contour with consistent use.

Plumps and Deeply Hydrates with DSA: Sodium dermatan sulfate (Dermatan Sulfate Analog) draws moisture deep into the skin, counteracting the dehydration and thinning that make discoloration and fine lines look more pronounced.

Renews Texture and Reduces Fine Lines with Retinol: Retinol accelerates cell turnover and stimulates collagen production, smoothing rough texture and softening fine lines while enhancing the speed and effectiveness of the brightening actives working alongside it.

Keeps Skin Comfortable with Heparan Sulfate Analog: Senté's patented Heparan Sulfate Analog supports barrier function throughout the treatment process, reducing the irritation and sensitivity that retinol and brightening actives can otherwise trigger, so skin stays calm even as it transforms.

In a clinical study over 8 weeks:

• 77% of subjects agreed their overall skin evenness and smoothness improved after 2 weeks
• 77% of subjects showed improvement in the appearance of hyperpigmentation after 8 weeks.

*Data on file, Sente

This cream is built for anyone ready to address dark spots, uneven tone, sagging, and fine lines in a single evening step. If you have a history of sun damage, post-acne marks, or skin that has started to lose its firmness and feel less resilient, the combination of retinol, niacinamide, and the CSA and DSA firming complex makes this one of the most comprehensive retinol creams for hyperpigmentation and aging available.

It works best for normal to dry skin types in their 30s and beyond who are already comfortable using retinol. If retinol is new to you, consider building your skin's tolerance first with a gentler retinol product, then graduating to this cream when your skin is ready for a more active treatment.

If you are focused primarily on anti-aging without significant pigmentation concerns, or if your skin tends toward oily and congestion-prone, talk to one of our estheticians about whether this formula is the best fit for your routine.

If you notice mild dryness or flaking during your first few weeks, apply a thin layer of a ceramide-rich moisturizer on top after the cream absorbs. This "buffer" technique lets you keep using the retinol consistently without backing off, so you reach visible results faster.

Prepare: Apply to clean, dry skin in the evening only. Cleanse and allow skin to dry fully before applying to reduce potential retinol sensitivity.

Apply: Dispense a pea-sized amount and gently press across the face, neck, and areas of discoloration. Avoid the immediate eye area unless directed by your esthetician.

Technique: Allow 1 to 2 minutes for full absorption. If needed, follow with a barrier-supportive moisturizer over the top for additional moisture during the initial adjustment period.

Frequency: Start with 2 to 3 evenings per week and increase to nightly use as tolerated. Always apply a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher the following morning, as retinol significantly increases photosensitivity. Do not use in the morning.

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