Definitive Retinol Serum

A highly active, brightening retinol serum for overnight use that delivers visibly refreshed and smoother skin. Revitalizes skin's natural functions and appearance with a powerful combination of encapsulated retinol (vitamin A) and bakuchiol to stimulate cell renewal, reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and lines, and restore radiance. Skin-soothing ceramides and AUTEUR Hyaluronic Complex protect the lipid barrier, support optimal moisture levels and keep the skin free from irritation. - Refines skin texture. - Supports a brighter, more even skin tone.  - Antioxidants reduce free radical damage. - Bakuchiol: A natural and more effective alternative to conventional retinol, proven to stimulate collagen production, reduce wrinkles and hyperpigmentation and scavenge free radicals - Encapsulated Retinol: Stabilized vitamin A that accelerates cell turnover to reduce lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation and create a healthy glow - BIOPLASMA™ FA: Reduces skin damage caused by UV and environmental factors, including wrinkle depth, and promotes cell activity and repair functions - Ceramide complex: Complex of skin-identical ceramides I, II, III, IV, VI protects the skin barrier and prevents moisture loss - Hyaluronic acid complex: Five micro-low to high molecular weight hyaluronic acids ensure comprehensive moisturization - Kahai oil: Light oil rich in vitamins, linoleic acid, oleic acid and retinol that strengthens the skin's barrier functions. - Lactic acid and glycolic acid gently exfoliate the skin and improve texture.  - The active ceramide complex forms a protective barrier to reduce transepidermal water loss, attract and bind moisture necessary to maintain optimal skin hydration levels. - A rich combination of antioxidants, including squalane, arginine ferulate and green tea, fight free radicals caused by UV and environmental damage. Skin appears brighter while cellular energy is restored, allowing skin to maintain a healthier function and smoother appearance.   - Target specific cellular functions with peptide technology - Active the skin's own repair functions - Accelerate cellular repair while supporting healthy barrier and protective functions - Concentrated formulas with no compromise - AUTEUR is engineered in collaboration with leading scientists and laboratories in Germany to perfect a thoughtfully edited selection of hero products with specific, targeted functions. Each is designed to accelerate skin's own repair functions within a more streamlined routine. - The concentrated, high-active formulas utilizing over 100 of the newest and most effective ingredients from around the world sourced from the best of science, nature, medicine and technology. - Recyclable glass packaging with refills available in key items protects and displays ecologically responsible high-performing compositions. - Formulas are carefully engineered and produced in Germany, and are held to European Union development and manufacturing procedures, ensuring strict adherence to the most elevated quality standards. - Free from parabens, synthetic colorants, PEGs, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, cyclomethicone, nanoparticles - Cruelty-free - Vegan - Made in Germany Apply 2-3 pumps to face, neck and décolleté. Follow with a cream.  The Retinol Serum is an overnight product. It can be used every two nights in the evening routine or three times a week (alternating with a moisture-focused routine). The frequency of use can be increased as the skin becomes accustomed to this concentrated formula. For sensitive skin, the serum should not be used in the same routine as products based on acids or enzymes until compatibility with the skin is assured. AQUA/WATER, GLYCERIN, CARYODENDRON ORINOCENSE SEED OIL, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CANDELILLA/JOJOBA/RICE BRAN POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTERS, PANTHENOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, BAKUCHIOL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, SQUALANE, PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, BIS-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONOL, XANTHAN GUM, SCLEROTIUM GUM, LECITHIN, PULLULAN, RETINOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID, PANTOLACTONE, SILICA, PLANKTON EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ARGININE FERULATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, PAEONIA LACTIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, CHOLESTEROL, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE NS, CERAMIDE EOP, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE We do not believe that CLEAN products are a must or the answer to every skin care problem. But we want to provide a quick guide for those who want to avoid certain ingredients. Our Clean Beauty concept is primarily defined by the ingredients you won't find in the products with the CLEAN icon: BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), chemical sunscreens, EDTA, ethanolamines, ethoxylated ingredients (Ceteareth-20, emulsifying wax, PEGS, polysorbate-20, polysorbate-40, steareth-20, sulfates), formaldehyde, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, methylcellulose or 2-methoxyethanol, nitro- and polycyclic musk, parabens, petrolatum and paraffin, phthalates, resorcinol, silicones, animal by-products (with the exception of lanolin and beeswax), toluene, triclosan and triclocarban. With this icon you can see at a glance which products meet the standard of our CLEAN Guide. Read more in the STUDIO about THE NICHE CLEAN GUIDE !