Centellian24 Madeca TECA RETINOLSOM 0.2 Firming Serum 30ml

A night serum that works where the skin first starts to give way — the contours, the density, that subtle looseness you notice before you can quite put your finger on it. The combination of encapsulated retinol and Centella asiatica extract makes a straightforward promise: act deep down without disrupting the skin barrier. Thirty millilitres to be discovered gradually, at whatever pace your skin sets.

Texture and actives — The serum is built around two ingredients designed to work hand in hand. The retinol is encapsulated in liposomes (the RETINOLSOM technology): the molecule is released continuously rather than all at once on the surface, which significantly reduces the risk of irritation. The TECA — a standardised Centella asiatica complex — delivers asiaticoside and madecassic acid, two triterpenes whose role in collagen synthesis has been documented since the 1970s in dermatological wound healing. The texture itself is a slightly translucent fluid, neither oily nor watery: it disappears within seconds of gentle circular massage, leaving no sticky residue.

In your routine — Apply in the evening, after double cleansing and before your moisturiser. Two to three drops are enough for the face and neck — start with the neck, which is often forgotten but the first place to reveal a loss of firmness. During the first few weeks, one to two applications per week give your skin time to build tolerance to the retinol; you can then gradually work up to daily use. The following morning, a minimum SPF 30 is essential: retinol sensitises the skin to UV rays, even when applied the night before.

• Retinol concentration: 0.2% — a beginner-friendly dose suited to skin that is new to retinol or has moderate tolerance.
• Standardised Centella asiatica extract (TECA): asiaticoside and madecassic acid support collagen synthesis and help calm the inflammatory reactions that can come with retinol.
• Liposomal encapsulation technology (RETINOLSOM): slow, continuous release of the active to limit flushing and flaking at the start of use.
• 30 ml format: a bottle designed to last two to three months at three applications per week — ideal for assessing tolerance before committing to a larger size.
• Storage: keep away from light and heat; retinol degrades with prolonged exposure — a closed cupboard or a dedicated spot in the fridge will preserve the formula's effectiveness.