neogen Dermalogy Real Retinol Serum 30ml

A serum that doesn't make you choose between results and comfort. Neogen Dermalogy Real Retinol Serum combines two forms of retinol in a lightweight emulsion — for anyone who wants to start working on their skin without overwhelming it. The rest, the bottle will tell you.

Texture and actives — The formula is built around two precisely dosed forms of retinol: retinyl palmitate at 2.36% — an esterified form that converts gradually within the skin — and pure retinol at 475 ppm (0.01%), with a more direct action. Both are suspended in what's called a "milk essence" emulsion: a milky, weightless texture that's neither gel nor oil, melts on contact and absorbs without any residue. To soften the sensitivity that retinol can bring, the formula includes a botanical complex featuring Centella asiatica extract, Matricaria flower extract, Berberis root extract (barberry) and knotweed root extract. Tocopherol and ascorbic acid round things out on the antioxidant side. All of this in a 30 ml bottle — a size that encourages a steady, gradual approach, which is exactly how retinol works best.

In your routine — Use this serum in the evening, after your toner and before your moisturiser. Apply a moderate amount to targeted areas — forehead, cheeks — avoiding the eye contour, and press gently until fully absorbed. When starting out, one to two applications per week gives your skin time to adjust; you can gradually increase frequency as your skin builds tolerance. The next morning, sunscreen is non-negotiable: retinol increases your skin's sensitivity to UV rays.

• Dual concentration: retinyl palmitate at 2.36% + pure retinol at 475 ppm (0.01%) in a single formula.
• Milk essence texture designed for fast absorption with no greasy residue, thanks in part to caprylic/capric triglyceride and sunflower oil.
• Soothing botanical complex including Centella asiatica extract, Matricaria flower extract and sugar mallow extract — to help minimise retinol-related sensitivity.
• 30 ml format: well-suited for introducing retinol gradually, with a cycle of every two to three months depending on how often you use it.
• Evening use only, followed by sunscreen the next morning.