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THE ROUTE THE GOLDEN RULE - Retinoid/Retinol Serum #1
THE ROUTE THE GOLDEN RULE - Retinoid/Retinol Serum #1

 THE GOLDEN RULE - Retinoid/Retinol Serum

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Size:1.7 oz

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Benefits

  • Rooted in science and tested on patients in Nurse Nancy's bustling practice in Newport Beach, CA
  • This medical grade product range addresses not just one, but the MANY reasons our skin ages
  • THE ROUTE's exclusive 24 HOUR SKIN RHYTHM approach uses the power of the body's own circadian clock to target the delivery of ingredients at the most efficacious concentrations during the time of day or night your skin will utilize it best

Key Ingredients

  • NIGHTTIME TARGETED HIGH POTENCY ACTIVES: High Performance Retinoid, Award-Winning Soothing Truffle Extract, Skin Barrier Renewal Accelerator, Skin Comforting Oat Derivative, Real Gold
  • THE NURSE NANCY COMPLEX: A Nurse-powered, proprietary cocktail of tried and true ingredients your skin needs in abundance to promote daily skin health
  • HAPPY PHOSPHOLIPIDS: This unique, phospholipid base is clinically proven to boost mood and happiness while providing skin identical hydration and moisturizing benefits

Formulated Without

  • Parabens
  • Formaldehyde Releasing Preservatives
  • Phthalates
  • BPA
  • BHT/BHA
  • Mineral Oil/Petrolatum
  • Triethanolamine
  • Metals (Nickel, Cobalt, Chrome, Palladium, Mercury)
  • Sulfates
  • Fragrance
  • Masking Agents
  • PEGs
  • DEAs

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How To Use

  • Use every evening
  • Apply to face, neck, décolleté and hands
  • Allow to fully absorb
  • Follow with THE EVERYTHING NIGHT
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Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp (Silver Ear Mushroom) Extract, Rheum Rhaponticum (Rhubarb) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Bisabolol, Squalane, Betaine, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopherol, Chloroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Gold (CI 77480).

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Review Snapshot

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19 ReviewsWrite a Review
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Ratings Distribution
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Say hello to smooth skin!

I have been using this for 45 days. This product has changed my skin! Never felt so smooth and I can visibly see my dark spots fading. The best part is, this doesn't dry out my skin or cause any flaking. I apply The Everything Night on top and that's all I need! Makes my skincare routine so easy ...

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Most Helpful Critical Review
APPALLED by the packaging

There are 1.7 fluid ounces of product in this package. The plastic container is larger than my bottle of toner toner which contains 6.7 fluid ounces of product. I am downright appalled by the enormous wastefulness of this company. I expect more from brands that prioritize clean ingredients and make ...

19 results

No difference

Submitted 6 years ago

By Toothfairy

From Virginia

I've used this for a month now and can not tell a difference at all

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Good for sensitive skin

Submitted 6 years ago

By Lexi

From MI

I love this retinoid, it's so gentle! I have acne prone/sensitive skin and this doesn't make me feel itchy, red, or hot. I haven't been using it long enough to notice a difference, but The Route is a great brand so I have faith it'll help!

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MUST GET!

Submitted 6 years ago

By Danielle

From Los Angeles

I have been using this since April, I see the difference in my fair skin my lines are less visible and my face has a glow in the morning. I love it! it's a must have for nightly skin care.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Say hello to smooth skin!

Submitted 6 years ago

By Chelsea

From Mission Viejo, CA

I have been using this for 45 days. This product has changed my skin! Never felt so smooth and I can visibly see my dark spots fading. The best part is, this doesn't dry out my skin or cause any flaking. I apply The Everything Night on top and that's all I need! Makes my skincare routine so easy and simple. Everyone needs this!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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game changer

Submitted 6 years ago

By Joan Jett

From Pembroke

this is so gentle and effective! I found that I can use it everyday! Finally a retinoid that doesn't burn and make me sensitive.

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