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A white tube of Cocokind retinol gel with black text, showing the product name, BEGINNER retinol gel, ingredient details, and a blue seal from the National Eczema Association. The tube contains 1 fl oz (30 ml).

Cocokind Beginner Retinol Gel

1 oz

Why we love it

  • Free from thousands of banned ingredients and meets our EU-informed standards.
  • Formulated with Tri-Retinoid Comfort Complex for fine lines and texture improvement without irritation.
  • Contains soothing aloe and cica to prevent skin dryness.
  • Supports skin's collagen and promotes surface cell renewal for a youthful glow.

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Beginner Retinol Gel is clinically-tested for sensitive skin and made with our Tri-Retinoid Comfort Complex™ to improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture with no irritation. Retinol, one of the most well-researched ingredients for aging and blemish-prone skin, helps support skin’s collagen and promotes surface cell turnover for a youthful glow. Our retinol complex is further buffered with a soothing blend of aloe and cica to prevent excessive dryness.

Beginner Retinol Gel is recognized by the National Eczema Association with the Seal of Acceptance™

Water/Eau, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/Caprate, Fructooligosaccharides, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate1, Retinal2,tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract3, Allantoin, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Lactate, Cellulose, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hexylene Glycol, Propanediol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide. 1granactive Retinoid 2time-released 3cica

WHEN: Introduce this into your PM routine every other night to start. As tolerated by skin, build up to nightly usage.

WHAT ORDER:

  • Cleanser
  • Toner (optional)
  • Beginner Retinol Gel
  • Serum(s)
  • Moisturizer

HOW MUCH: apply a pea size amount of retinol to dry skin

WHERE: Face and neck.

WITH WHAT: After using Beginner Retinol Gel, we love to apply Ceramide Barrier Serum and Resurrection Polypeptide Cream to further boost hydration and skin-firming benefits. During the daytime, always wear SPF.

WHAT TO AVOID: Avoid using a leave-on exfoliant in the same nighttime routine when using retinol.

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