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"I’ve been using MV’s Gentle Retinol Serum for years. I absolutely love it and always see a difference the next day. It’s gentle as the name states (my skin is too sensitive for tret), so this hits the spot."
Marie Veronique
Gentle Retinol Night Serum
- Overview
- Choosing your shade
- How to use
- Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging
- About the brand
Highlights
Suitable for
All skin types, especially mature and blemish-prone skin.
Why we stand behind it
This powerful serum combines retinol (a derivative of vitamin A) with the powerful effects of vitamins C and E for superior results. Delivering the same results as retin-A products but without the irritation, it boosts collagen production, helps speed cell turnover with retinol and vitamin C to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and clears pores to help control breakouts.
Key ingredients
Retinol: Uses microencapsulated retinol that does not degrade even in a lower pH environment.
L-ascorbic acid: The most potent vitamin C.
Photoaging repair complex: Proprietary microencapsulated resveratrol and superoxide dismutase (SOD) for a powerful antioxidant boost.
Sodium salicylate: Protects skin, allowing use of an effective amount of retinol without causing undue irritation, making it safe for sensitive skin.
Ceramide complex: Key component of top layer of skin, prevents moisture loss, keeps skin soft and supple.
Coenzyme Q: A powerful antioxidant.
this product meets
The Credo Clean Standard™
Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.
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Cruelty Free
Sustainable Packaging
What is an undertone?
An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:
Pink/Cool
I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.
Neutral
I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.
Yellow/Warm
I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.
Find your shade match
Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.
Usage
Use PM only. Shake well. Smooth 1-2 pumps onto face/neck/chest. Daily sunscreen recommended.
If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult physician.
Keep in a cool, dry place, out of direct light. Use within 6 months of opening.
*Retinol serums should be avoided if pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive.
Full ingredient list
Gentle Retinol Night Serum 1 oz: Ingredients:
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Water, Glycerin, Aqua, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Isododecane, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Lecithin, Shea Butter Glycerides, Ferulic Acid, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol (Mixed), Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Saccharomyces/Black Tea Ferment, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Retinol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Beta-Glucan, Populus Tremuloides (Aspen) Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium PCA, Glucosamine HCl, Ethyl Ferulate, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Ubiquinone, Sodium Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Resveratrol, Ceramide NP, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Rhizomes Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus (Cistus) Oil, Myrtus Communis (Green Myrtle) Oil, Boswellia Carteri (Frankincense) Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Soybean Peroxidase, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate
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Marie Veronique is a Berkeley-based, small batch producer and pioneer in clean, microbiome-friendly, efficacious topicals for skin health. Founded in 2002 by chemist Marie Veronique Nadeau, their products support every skin type and tone — acne, dryness, symptomatic skin, and more — with a particular emphasis on the science of age delay. Marie Veronique believes that the skin is inherently whole and resourceful on its own, with an innate quest to heal and to be in balance. They couple the latest scientific research in skin health with a deep knowledge of other holistic health modalities like Biomedicine, Western Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Widely acknowledged as a category-defining clean beauty brand and trusted by estheticians and healthcare practitioners, they are committed to transparency and cutting through the hype, trends, and scare tactics the beauty industry has historically leaned into.
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