The same patented AlphaRet molecule as the original, carried in the highest concentration of glycolic acid skinbetter science formulates.

This is the step up rather than the starting point. It suits skin that already tolerates a retinoid and wants more textural correction, and it retains the ceramide, squalane, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid blend that keeps a retinoid from stripping the barrier.

Why we love it

• Significantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles in as little as four weeks, with little-to-no irritation
• Provides moisture to help counteract dryness associated with traditional retinoid-based products
• Combines two gold standard skin rejuvenation ingredients - a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid)
• A blend of antioxidants helps neutralize free radicals

• Significantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles in as little as four weeks, with little-to-no irritation
• Provides moisture to help counteract dryness associated with traditional retinoid-based products
• Combines two gold standard skin rejuvenation ingredients - a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid)
• A blend of antioxidants helps neutralize free radicals

Use as part of your evening skincare regimen. Apply a thin layer to a clean, dry face. Can be applied all over the face, avoiding the eye area. Protect with sunbetter sunscreen during the day for additional skincare benefits.

CAUTION: Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards. Caution: This product contains retinoid in a topical form. If you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant, consult a physician before use. If using more than one exfoliating product, irritation may occur.

KEY INGREDIENTS
AlphaRet - A unique combination of a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid)
Glycolic Acid - Our highest level of glycolic acid to help retexturize and increase the efficacy of AlphaRet
Targeted Peptide Blend - Helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles, skin firmness and resiliency
Ultra Hydrating Blend of Ceramides, Squalane, Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid - Helps to counteract dryness, providing hydration and moisture
Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Bisabolol, and Green Tea Extract - Ingredients with calming properties that also help reduce the appearance of redness
Vitamins C & E and CoEnzyme Q10 - Provide antioxidant protection

FULL INGREDIENTS
Aqua/Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Glycolate, Cetearyl Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Ceresin, Glycol Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Superoxide Dismutase, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Linolenic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-2, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Hydrated Silica, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Dermatologist tested. Formulated without parabens, fragrance or dyes.

skinbetter science was formed in 2016 to establish a biotech-based paradigm in skincare. Its founders built Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation between 1988 and 2012 into one of the leading specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world, and brought that same discipline to skincare: a pipeline of proprietary technologies, clinical substantiation of every claim, and distribution only through dermatologists, plastic surgeons and aesthetic practices. Every formula is dermatologist tested and made without parabens, fragrance or dyes.