๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A direct precursor to retinoic acid. It only requires ONE conversion step in the skin to become active, making it up to 11x faster acting than standard Retinol.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Rapidly clears acne, fades dark spots, and smooths wrinkles faster than OTC retinol.
๐ก Pro Tip
Often yellow in color. Perfect for those who have hit a plateau with standard Retinol.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is harsher than retinol.
The Science
Despite acting faster, many clinical trials show it is actually less irritating than standard retinol.