New retinal cream 'to rival Medik8' praised for ‘transforming skin in 2 weeks'
The iconic skincare brand Facetheory has just launched a new multi-functional retinol cream that's sure to take over your beauty regime. Rivalling the likes of Medik8, where a similar retinal serum would retail for £45, this Retinal Supreme MultiCream is available for the more budget-friendly price of £30.
Promising to banish fine lines and wrinkles, as well as dry, dull and loose skin, shoppers who have snatched up this skincare marvel have been raving about its fast and noticeable results. This serum not only targets signs of ageing, but it also works to even the skintone and minimise breakouts - all of that in one bottle, it's no wonder shoppers are flocking to buy their own.
This multi-active serum and moisturiser targets all key signs of ageing in a single formula, taking over your entire skincare routine. The serum boosts collagen production, reduces lines and wrinkles, brightens, evens skin tone, smooths texture, refines pores, and deeply hydrates with six powerful ingredients.
The serum features ingredients like sustained-release retinal, Granactive Retinoid, marine bio-retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C, which all work together to improve the appearance of the skin for a smoother, brighter and younger-looking complexion.
More effective with less irritation; this serum is equipped with retinal that is 20x more potent than retinol. It converts directly to retinoic acid, making it less irritating to even sensitive skin. Retinal firms the skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, stimulates collagen synthesis, and rejuvenates the skin.
Retailing for £30, shoppers have been singing the praises of this new serum in the reviews section. One thrilled customer shares: "Wow! I have extremely sensitive and reactive skin lately. Dry, tight and constantly flaking around my mouth and chin. This has stopped it in one night! I woke up this morning to calmer skin, redness diminished by at least 70 percent and not a flake in sight! My skin looks a million times better! I'm about to order more to stock up as this is now something I cannot live without. Thank you Facetheory. You have saved my skin."
Further adoration comes from this buyer who beams: "This is my all year round day moisturiser for the last few years, it is beautifully hydrating, brightening and works well with all the other skin care products I use . I often mix in a couple of drops of the Dewy Cacao oil to give an extra dewy glow and even more hydration. It's a staple in my skincare collection, as are many of Face Theory products."
A third writes: " One of the best serum I have ever used. It light weight creamy and dissolves easily into to the skin which gives the face a silky and radiant look."
And this shopper says: " It's only been a week of using it, and it's already improved my skin. Its thick consistency doesn't absorb straight away. With more massaging, it goes in. I like it; it looks and feels like no-nonsense stuff."
You can pick up this retinal gem for £30 at Facetheory, or if you'd prefer to splash some cash, you can get this Medik8 Crystal Retinal serum for £36 in Lookfantastic's sale. If you're keeping to a tighter budget, check out The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Serum for £15.20 from Boots.
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