Technical Details
₹539.00
Technical Details, A highly stable & powerful anti-aging face serum packed with Retinol and antioxidant Coenzyme Q10. This water-free serum uses Squalane as its base, which nourishes skin & protects Retinol from oxidation. Retinol (Vitamin A), is the gold standard & most proven ingredient for anti-aging and skin renewal. Collagen, a type of protein, makes up over 70% of our skin and among many functions, it gives skin its structure, and elasticity. As we age, our body’s ability to produce this protein decreases. Further, there are enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), that break down collagen. Environment aggressors like UV, increases the activity of this enzyme, hence exposure to UV rays results in faster sagging of skin. Retinol primarily helps works by inactivating the MMP enzymes, resulting in increase in amount of collagen in our skin. It also increases the cell turnover rate, which results in older cells getting replaced by newer cells. This particular property makes Retinol very effective in treatment of acne as well. However, like other Vitamins, Retinol is highly unstable. It oxidises in presence of air, light or water. Exposure to any of these will result in reduction of active retinol in the product, hence loss of efficacy with time. This serum is water-free and uses Squalane as the base ingredient. Also the bottle is UV Protective, making it a highly-stable & powerful Retinol serum. it further contains pure Bakuchiol Oil (1%) which is another powerful anti-aging ingredient. Some studies have shown that Bakuchiol Oil has similarities to Retinol in how it affect cell pathways. The duo of Retinol & Bakuchiol Oil, makes this a very powerful anti-aging serum. The product also contains multiple antioxidants, primary being the Coenzyme Q10. It is a radical scavenger and it protects skin cells against active oxygen structures, resulting in reduction of wrinkle depth.,
Specification: Technical Details
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A Eduljee –
This product works. Anyone who decides to use Retinol should definitely do some research (I recommend the YouTube channel Doctorly) before using the product. I’ve seen some criticisms in the reviews here about breakouts and people finding the formula to be too oily. I’ll try and address both points here:
1. Your face will probably break out when you first start using Retinol. The product increases the cell turnover of your skin, leading to something called “purging”. Trust me, stick it out for at least a month or two, and you’ll see the benefits.
Of course, any redness or breakouts could also be a sign of a bad reaction to Retinol. You’ll know that’s the case of you see breakouts in parts of your face that normally don’t have acne. If that’s the case, just reduce the frequency of Retinol usage in the first months (once every two or three days should do) and sandwich the product between layers of a moisturiser.
2. The formula IS oil-based. It has to be for the active ingredient to be stable. I understand that it feels weird going to bed with your skin looking oily, but just trust the process. And if you really feel like it’s leaving your face feeling too greasy, reduce the amount of product that you’re using (5-7 drops is more than enough to cover the face and neck)
My only criticism about the product has to do with the packaging. It would be really good if Minimalist started putting seals on their boxes, so that the consumers can be assured that the product they’ve purchased hasn’t been tampered with.
Judy –
I use this a drop at a time in facial moisturizers.
It is a very effective way of upgrading daily make up.
It is a good quality product. As usual avoid the eye area.
Adeela –
I received my product today and when I opened the packaging and put my fingers to take it out my fingers get wet as it was opened before, not sealed and leaked. Very disappointing
Sultanah –
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Ishanie Talukdar –
I used it once so far, and I was surprised to feel a difference on my face already. I applied it before going to bed, and in the morning my facial skin felt tighter. I could also see a bright glow on my face. I can’t wait to use it more often and see what the results would be like! So far after one use, I give it 5 stars!
Raavi –
I have been using a Retinol gel or serum as part of my nightly skin care routine since 2017 after my dermatologist prescribed it. Till now I had been using a serum of a different brand (don’t want to name here) but it is very expensive so I thought I would give this a try.
This is NOT at all a serum. A serum is supposed to be lightweight and absorb into the skin easily. This is a VERY heavy oil. Not even like coconut oil, but it has the consistency of an essential oil which would need a lighter oil to dissolve into.
I ABSOLUTELY cannot wear this to sleep, it is thick and yellow enough to leave stains on the pillow cover. My face feels horribly clogged after just 2 drops. It doesn’t even spread properly. On top of that, it smells very oily. I have been using Retinol long enough to say confidently that this is not a good product. I literally had to throw it in the trash. I didn’t want to risk any issues to my skin from using it.
Really unfortunate that they are selling this as a serum. I also buy their Hyaluronic Acid serum regularly which is actually a serum and a pretty good product. I don’t know how 2 products can be both called serums and be so different in every way. I would give the Retinol “Serum” a pass.
Anna –
I love this product
Gourab Das –
Use of this serum made my skin oily and lot of purging. I understand it happens while starting retinol but it continued beyond a month.
Also caused skin darkening even after using sunscreen during day and using the serum at night. If used 2 or 3 times a week only.
My issues became better after I stopped it. I don’t think retinol is for everyone.
Amazon Customer –
I have used the product for some time now and found the product to be of good quality. It has a lasting effect on the skin.
Excellent –
I recommend this serum for skin
The quality is very bad. The glass broke in no time –
Effect on skin is nice, not sticky, and good value for money
Linda Johnson –
Product worked exactly as expected. So far, very happy!
Sudar Nilavan N –
I’ve been suffering from acne marks in my face .
I your to apply few serums in my face nothing not worked bot honestly I’ve good feeling use this product with derma roller.