Claims vs. Reality
Enriched with Panthenol and Glycerin - the ultimate hydration boost for a refreshed look. Specially formulated with a unique blend of 7 types of ceramides, fatty acids, and natural moisturising factors, this moisturiser not only hydrates, but also fortifies your skin barrier. Perfect for daily use, the lightweight and cooling gel texture soothes irritated skin while quickly absorbing into the skin without any greasy residue.
An exceptional, highly stable night treatment engineered by Skinmade to circumvent the typical barrier flaking loops experienced under Malaysia's high humidity. It masterfully encloses pure Retinol inside an advanced liposomal capsule shell (Phospholipids and Sphingolipids), allowing the vitamin A derivative to bypass outer cell fields smoothly before releasing deep within target boundaries. Synergized with **Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)**, it dramatically multiplies intracellular energy metrics to fast-track collagen alignment. The texture is a beautiful pastel-yellow, silk-fluid lotion-gel that glides effortlessly across the face canvas, sinking flat within 15 seconds to leave a bare, non-sticky velvet demi-matte finish.
The Reality: The encapsulated retinol directly triggers cellular desquamation paths, replacing old surface cells with fresh epidermal tissue maps without disturbing baseline lipids.
The Reality: The immediate smoothing effect stems from the deep humectants plumping surface hydration cells, whereas structural deep-tier collagen synthesis demands months of steady, continuous night conversion loops flawlessly.
The Reality: The pristine INCI grid completely eliminates volatile drying alcohols and synthetic masking perfumes, ensuring an exceptional safety profile over thin or easily flushing perimeters safely.
๐ Formulator Pros
- Liposomal micro-encapsulation system drops traditional retinol irritation and contact redness indices flat perfectly.
- Coenzyme Q10 delivers world-class intracellular antioxidant defense to block daytime environmental breakdown tracks.
- Completely oil-free, silicone-free, and fragrance-free baseline maximizes long-term pore safety parameters.
๐ Potential Downsides
- Requires absolute morning sunscreen discipline as fresh cells exposed by turnover are vulnerable to UV damage.
- The pastel-yellow shade is entirely natural from the raw ingredients and may show a temporary hue before sinking flat.
- Dropper bottle design requires neat, clean handling to prevent air exposure variables inside the tube layout over weeks.
Is This Right for You?
Verify this formulation matches your specific skin profile before buying.
| Aging & Loss of Elasticity Profiles | โ Yes | Encapsulated Retinol stimulates underlying fibroblasts to fast-track structural collagen building cleanly. |
| Sufferers of Post-Acne Discoloration | โ Yes | Accelerates the natural shedding of surface dark cells to drain concentrated brown spots smoothly. |
| Skincare Starters & Retinol Beginners | โ Yes | The liposomal capsule vehicle delivers active vitamin A slowly over hours, dropping irritancy indices flat. |
| Pregnant & Lactating Mothers | โ No | Topical retinoid derivatives carry strict systemic systemic contraindications; switch to bakuchiol botanical alternatives entirely. |
โ Perfect Match
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How It Feels & Absorbs
How to Layer It
Step placement, ingredient interactions, and what to expect over time.
To completely eliminate any chance of initial retinol peeling, practice the 'Sandwich Method': apply a thin layer of a basic lightweight moisturizer right after your toner. Let it dry flat for 2 minutes, pat 2 drops of this Retinol Serum over it smoothly, and seal it down flat with another thin layer of your moisturizer cream. This builds a flawless lipid buffer shield.
Can Combine With
Enemies โ Do Not Mix
โณ Timeline Expectations
Inside the Bottle
Heroes and formulation notes โ not just the raw INCI list. Hover chips for details.
Daily defense against pollution and sun-induced free radicals that accelerate aging.
Full Formula Scan
Automatically parsed and cross-referenced with the Glowwe Lab database.
| # | Ingredient | What It Does | Safety | Irr / Com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Water Solvent | Base solvent. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
| 02 | Panthenol Hydrator / Humectant | Pro-Vitamin B5; incredible for quenching skin irritation. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
| 03 | Propanediol Hydrator / Humectant | The natural, skin-friendly alternative to Propylene Glycol. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
| 04 | 1 Pending Data | Awaiting lab classification. | Unknown | - / - |
| 05 | 2-Hexanediol Pending Data | Awaiting lab classification. | Unknown | - / - |
| 06 | Pentylene Glycol Hydrator / Humectant | A conditioning agent that dual-acts to preserve freshness. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
Common Questions
What the community asks most โ answered with formulation facts.
Why is the serum pastel-yellow in color? Is there dye?+
No, it is 100% free from artificial dyes and coal-tar colorants. The beautiful pastel-yellow shade is the completely natural physical hue of pure Retinol and Coenzyme Q10 molecules when suspended at high, active concentrations, proving its structural purity cleanly safely.
What is the benefit of Encapsulated Retinol over raw retinol?+
Raw retinol hits your surface cells all at once, which overloads your barrierโcausing instant redness, burning flushes, and heavy flaking scaling tracks. Skinmade encloses the retinol inside a liposomal shell. This advanced transport network allows the active molecules to slide past the outer epidermis gently, releasing the vitamin A slowly over hours directly inside your deep target layers flawlessly smoothly safely.
Can I use this serum in my morning AM routine under the sun?+
No. Retinol speeds up cellular skin shedding, exposing young, vulnerable cells that are highly sensitive to intense solar rays. Furthermore, direct UV rays can destabilize pure vitamin A structures inside the skin map. Keep this serum strictly for your evening PM routine, and apply broad-spectrum SPF50 every morning cleanly.
Will this serum cause my skin to undergo an intense acne purging phase?+
Because retinol accelerates your natural cellular skin turnover loop, it can cause hidden, pre-existing oil plugs deep inside your pore gates to surface quickly as small temporary whiteheads during the first 2 to 3 weeks. This normal clarifying track should resolve completely within a month smoothly.
Is it safe for fungal acne (Malassezia)?+
Yes, 100%. This advanced watery formula completely avoids all plant lipids, free fatty acids, and triggering long-chain esters entirely, making it thoroughly safe for fungal acne skin templates under local humidity loops safely.