๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
An ester of retinol and propionic acid. Because of its specific molecular weight, it penetrates the skin much better than Retinyl Palmitate, offering more anti-aging benefits with very low irritation.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Smooths fine lines, accelerates cell turnover, and evens skin tone.
๐ก Pro Tip
An excellent stepping-stone before moving to pure Retinol.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is as strong as pure Retinol.
The Science
It still requires conversion steps in the skin, making it gentler and slightly slower acting.