Face Reality Retinol Peptide Serum

Face Reality Retinol Peptide Serum is a high-potency, time-released retinol treatment designed to resurface skin, clear non-inflamed acne, and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles. With 0.55% retinol encapsulated in a cyclodextrin delivery system, this serum provides steady exfoliation while minimizing the irritation that often comes with stronger vitamin A formulations. Advanced peptides work alongside retinol to rebuild firmness and improve skin tone from within.

Key Benefits

Resurfaces Skin with Reduced Irritation 0.55% retinol is encapsulated in cyclodextrin, a time-release carrier that delivers vitamin A gradually so skin exfoliates and renews without the intense dryness or redness of conventional retinol serums.

Firms and Tightens with Peptide Support Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and N-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate signal your skin to produce more collagen and elastin, visibly improving firmness and reducing the depth of fine lines and wrinkles over time.

Evens Skin Tone and Fades Post-Acne Marks Retinol accelerates cell turnover, pushing pigmented cells to the surface faster so dark spots from past breakouts and uneven tone fade more quickly.

Supports Skin Repair with Copper Peptides Copper lysinate/prolinate helps strengthen the skin's structural matrix, promoting wound healing and contributing to a smoother, more resilient texture.

Clears Non-Inflamed Acne By keeping pores clear of dead cell buildup, the retinol in this serum helps prevent the microcomedones that turn into blackheads and closed comedones, making it an effective addition to an acne-clearing routine.

If you're dealing with non-inflamed acne (blackheads, closed comedones), post-breakout dark spots, or early signs of aging, this serum targets all three concerns in a single step. It's especially well suited for normal to oily skin types ready for a stronger retinol after tolerating a lower-strength vitamin A product.

This is not a starter retinol. If you haven't used retinol consistently before, begin with a gentler formula first. Once your skin has built tolerance and you're ready for more visible results in texture, tone, and firmness, Face Reality Retinol Peptide Serum is the next step up.

Allow about 15 minutes for the serum to fully absorb before layering any benzoyl peroxide treatment on top, as this helps both actives work effectively without competing on the skin's surface.

Apply: After cleansing and toning, dispense 1 pump and smooth evenly over face, neck, and chest. Follow with your moisturizer.

Frequency: Start by using every third night. Gradually increase to every other night, then nightly as your skin tolerates. Mild dryness, redness, or light peeling during the first few weeks is normal.

Protect: Apply broad-spectrum SPF every morning. Retinol increases sun sensitivity, so consistent sun protection is essential while using this serum and for one week after discontinuing use.

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