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Summary
cocokind's Beginner Retinol Gel is clinically-tested for sensitive skin and made with their Tri-Retinoid Comfort Complex to improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture without irritation. Retinol helps support collagen production and promotes cell turnover for a youthful glow.
Benefits
- Helps skin appear smoother and feel firmer
- Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Improves the look of uneven texture
- Reduces the appearance of breakouts
- Recognized by the National Eczema Association with the Seal of Acceptance
Key Ingredients
- 0.1% Tri-Retinoid Comfort Complex - a blend of three types of retinoids (50% retinol, 25% time-released retinal, 25% granactive retinoid) that delivers benefits at different speeds to protect your skin from irritation
- Aloe - provides hydration to prevent excessive dryness and helps soothe skin
- Cica - also known as centella, this is an ultra-soothing herb that's known to calm redness and irritation
- Squalane - helps support the skin barrier while preventing moisture loss, sustainably sourced from sugar cane
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Apply a pea size amount of retinol to clean, dry skin, in your PM routine every other night to start. As tolerated by skin, build up to daily usage at night. Follow with your favorite serums & moisturizer. During the daytime, always wear SPF. Avoid using an exfoliant in the same nighttime routine when using retinol.
Water/Eau, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Fructooligosaccharides, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, 0.05% Retinol, 0.025% Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate* , 0.025% Retinal**, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract***, 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.
*Granactive Retinoid.
**Time-Released.
***Cica.
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Hi, does this product help with discoloration? How many days a week would you recommend using this product?
- Asked by Sanjana
- Official Answer By cocokind - Brand EngageHi! Retinol helps increase skin cell turnover which can help brighten skin tone. If dark spots and discoloration are your main concerns, we recommend pairing our beginner retinol gel with chlorophyll discoloration serum for those concerns. Retinol should be used in your PM routine, every other night to start. Eventually, you can build up to using it every night.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can i use this product with my salicylic acid cleanser/serum?
- Asked by Jenni
- Official Answer By cocokind - Brand EngageHi! Avoid using leave-on acids/exfoliants like glycolic and lactic acid, benzoyl peroxide, physical exfoliants, exfoliating pads, and other topical prescription medications when using retinol. Instead, just move them to your morning routine. For instance, you can use your cleanser and retinol in the same routine, but move your salicylic acid serum to your AM routine.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can you use the beginner retinol gel for near your eyes? (Crows feet)
- Asked by kristina
- Official Answer By cocokind - Brand EngageHi! You can use our beginner retinol gel around the eye area. If you’d like, you can follow with revitalizing eye cream for added moisture and brightening.Was this answer helpful to you
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How long should you wait before switching to the Advance Retinol if the Beginner doesn't irritate your skin after a month or two of use? I have had only minor breakouts and some dryness in one area so far. Thanks!
- Asked by Retinol Beginner
- Official Answer By cocokind - Brand EngageHi! Everyone's skin is different, but we recommend starting out with Beginner Retinol 0.1% for at least 3 months. If your skin can tolerate it well and you experience no redness or irritation, then you can start transitioning to Advanced Retinol Gel 0.5%. We always recommend patch testing first, and slowly start to incorporate the Advanced Retinol Gel 0.5% 2-3x a week.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can cocokind beginner retinol gel be used with a bha toner?
- Asked by BrownBae
- Official Answer By cocokind - Brand EngageHi! Avoid using leave-on acids/exfoliants like glycolic and lactic acid, benzoyl peroxide, physical exfoliants, exfoliating pads, and other topical prescription medications when using retinol. Instead, just move them to your morning routine. For instance, you should move your BHA toner to your morning routine.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
I was afraid of retinol at first, but now I won't go without
First off, I would like show my appreciation for the awesome instructions on how to use this retinal gel. I was really nervous about using this initially because of all the scary and bad things people have said about retinol, like...it dries out your skin, burn easily, changes pigmentation, etc. I h...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Increases skin sensitivity for me, but still a gentle retino
I have fairly sensitive skin and have had issues with retinols and tretinoins in the past. This retinol product goes on gently and I have had no drying or redness (I paired it at night with the ceramide serum and the polypeptide cream). However, it has increased my skin sensitivity; when I tried usi...
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Retinol Love
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Love this retinol! Ive tried retinols in the past that my skin just hated, but this one has been wonderful. I started using it every other night and now Im using it every night. My skin looks clear, fresh, and bright and I have no irritation whatsoever. Just bought a new tube today!
Great for sensitive skin!
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I have super sensitive skin and this product does not cause any irritation or redness. It's the first retinol product I've every used and it makes my skin feel so smooth and soft. I am contemplating trying the advanced retinol next!
10/10 recommend!!!!
Adding retinol to my skin care routine has been one of the best decisions I've made. I am one month into using the beginner retinol and my skin has improved significantly. My fine lines and wrinkles have reduced and overall skin texture is much smoother. Highly recommend this product!
So good especially when beginning to use retinol
Verified Buyer
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This is my first retinol product Ive ever used and I genuinely love it. I have had clear skin my whole life and just had break outs here and there but I went through a season of stress where I didn do my routine as much causing my skin to feel dull and blah. When I was purchasing my go to products I saw this and wanted to try. After one use I felt my skin was less dull and it felt so much better and looked better. It also did not irritate my skin or dry it.
You should use this...
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You should use this one if you are very sensitive but if youre not then you might as well go up to the advanced retinol offered in my opinion!