All Ingredients
Anti-AgingRetinoid
Retinol
视黄醇
Reduces wrinkles and improves texture
At a Glance
Use Time
PM
SourceSynthetic
Typeleave on
Functions
Anti-AgingCell TurnoverCollagen BoostAcne Treatment
How It Works
Gold standard for anti-aging. Speeds up cell turnover.
抗衰老的黄金标准。加速细胞更新。
Mechanism of Action
Vitamin A derivative that accelerates cell turnover and boosts collagen
维生素A衍生物,加速细胞更新并促进胶原蛋白生成
Concentration Guide
Start at 0.25-0.3%, build to 1%. Use 2-3x/week initially.
Helps With
Fine Lines / Wrinkles
细纹 / 皱纹
Closed Comedones
闭口粉刺
Blackheads / Large Pores
黑头 / 毛孔粗大
Dark Spots / Hyperpigmentation
色斑 / 色素沉着
Ingredient Interactions
Vitamin C(维生素 C)MODERATE RISK
Both are potent actives that may cause irritation when layered
Tip:Use Vitamin C in the morning and Retinol at night
Benzoyl Peroxide(过氧化苯甲酰)HIGH RISK
Benzoyl Peroxide can deactivate retinol, reducing effectiveness
Tip:Use at different times of day, or alternate nights
Glycolic Acid(乙醇酸)MODERATE RISK
Both increase cell turnover and can over-exfoliate sensitive skin
Tip:Alternate nights or use acids only 1-2x per week with retinol
Works Well With
Hyaluronic AcidCeramidesPeptides
Safety Profile
Irritation RiskHigh
Comedogenic RiskLow
Best For
Normal Skin
Oily Skin
Combination Skin
Caution
Start slowly (2-3x/week); causes sun sensitivity; avoid during pregnancy
慢慢开始(每周2-3次);增加光敏感性;孕期避免使用