Prequel RETINAL RENEW
by prequelskin · skin_care
Editor's Take
Retinal at active levels, Ectoin for barrier protection, and a controlled-release polymer base; this is a clinical retinoid built to minimize the usual irritation tax.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 8.8 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 8.2 / 10
- Clean Standards: 6.9 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 7.4 / 10
The Verdict
This is a legitimately advanced retinaldehyde serum that earns its clinical positioning. The Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer and Ectoin pairing suggests a formulator who understands that rapid cell turnover needs barrier scaffolding, not just a hero active. Dimethicone and synthetic polymers keep it out of strict clean territory, but the trade-off buys you a stable, non-irritating retinoid delivery system that actually works. Worth it if you want retinoid results without the typical flaking and redness.
Full INCI list
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Ectoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Tocopherol, Boron Nitride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, C9-12 Alkane, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Carbomer, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid