RiQ Retinal 0.05%

This potent retinaldehyde serum contains 0.05% retinaldehyde, the high iQ retinoid for sensitive skin, and first-time retinoid users. Formulated with hydroxyzine microencapsulation and allosteric, a retinaldehyde amplifier, skin experiences powerful, yet gentle, results in skin. Enhanced with bakuchiol and soothing botanicals, this formula is the perfect entry point into retinoid.

Benefits:

• Features retinaldehyde, a retinoid perfectly suited for sensitive skin
• Provides equivalent results to retinoic acid over time without the downtime or irritation typically associated with retinoid use
• Softens lines while simultaneously brightening discoloration
• Perfect for first-time retinoid users

Ingredients:

• Retinaldehyde 0.05%: This gentle, yet effective retinoid provides results equivalent to retinoic acid over time, without the downtime or redness typically associated with retinoid use.
• Squalane: This powerful humectant helps repair skin barrier damage, reduces redness, and provides deep layers of hydration. A perfect complement to retinoid use as it helps maintain skin resilience and reduce downtime.
• SepiCalm: Provides soothing, calming

Directions of use:

PM ONLY. Apply a thin layer to the cleansed, hydrated skin of the face, neck, and décolleté. Start using twice weekly at night, adding one additional night per week until using on a nightly basis.
Follow with the DermaQuest moisturizer of choice.

Full ingredient listing

Water (Aqua), Stearyl Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (Candelilla Cera), Carrageenan, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Allantoin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool