Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05% review
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There are two main products that help to keep our skin younger and one of them is Retinal. You might be thinking, don't I mean Retinol? No, I mean Retinal. To put it simply, it is a powerful form of vitamin A which belongs to the retinoid family. A next-generation retinol that directly converts to retinoic acid and I have been using Naturium’s 0.05% version and here are my thoughts.
Pros
Tackles the look of wrinkles & fine lines
Improves the appearance of uneven tone & texture
Fades dark marks
Fragrance free
Formulated with sustained-release retinaldehyde and oligopeptide
Cons
Nothing I can think of!
 | Key Ingredients and effects |
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Retinal - considered more potent than retinol, up to 11 times faster in reducing the signs of aging
Glycerin - hydrates and plumps the skin by retaining moisture
Biofermented Oligopeptide - a chain of amino acids that increases collagen & helps to improve fine lines and wrinkles
 | Feel & Texture |
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Lightweight
Gel-serum texture
Smooth
 | How to use |
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Apply an even layer, a pea sized amount, onto your face, avoiding the eye area. Frequency of use depends if you are new to retinal and your skin type. Always patch test before using.
Price and verdict
This gem retails for £32/$29 for 50ml which for a formula with great efficacy, it’s quite affordable for a retinal. Retinaldehyde is proven to be less sensitizing than retinol, which makes it great for anyone’s skincare routine. However, always patch test before using.
The % is milder but it’s great for anyone just starting out with retinal, I personally didn’t get any irritation. I had a spot on my back which ended up leaving a mark, this serum has and continues to fade it. Yes it has taken weeks to months as expected but the results so far are great.
Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05% conclusion
As it goes for anti-aging products, retinal is the queen and as for Narurium’s version, well truth be told, it’s a straight up great retinoid that does the job. Would I repurchase? Absolutely and I may step it up a notch and get the next strength up!
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