SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5

SkinMedica® Retinol Complex 0.5

Targeted Retinol Treatment for Tone, Texture & Fine Lines
For All Skin Types | TSA Friendly | PM Use Only

Designed for skin that has been pre-conditioned with retinol, SkinMedica® Retinol Complex 0.5 helps renew the skin’s surface, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve tone and texture—all with a formula that supports tolerability and skin barrier health.

Why You’ll Love It

• Ideal mid-strength retinol for users progressing from Retinol Complex 0.25 or other retinoids
• Improves skin tone, elasticity, and radiance
• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines, coarse wrinkles, and uneven texture
• Encapsulated with PhytoShield™ Complex, a potent antioxidant blend that enhances skin texture and reduces irritation

Key Benefits

• ✅ Promotes cell turnover for smoother, clearer skin
• ✅ Softens the look of fine lines and coarse wrinkles
• ✅ Supports skin resilience and radiance
• ✅ Helps maintain skin clarity and elasticity
• ✅ Antioxidant-rich formula enhances tolerability

Key Ingredients

• Retinol (0.5%) – Stimulates skin renewal and boosts collagen for improved tone and texture
• PhytoShield™ Complex – A patented antioxidant complex designed to reduce irritation and enhance skin barrier protection
• Niacinamide – Helps brighten skin tone and support a healthy barrier
• Ceramides & Squalane – Hydrate and reinforce the skin’s protective layer
• Peptides & Botanical Extracts – Help calm the skin and deliver anti-aging benefits

How to Use

1. Apply in the evening after cleansing and toning, before moisturizer.
2. Use a pea-sized amount and apply evenly over the entire face, avoiding the eye area.
3. Start slowly: If new to retinol, begin by using 2–3 nights per week. Gradually increase frequency to every other night, then nightly as tolerated.

Important: Mild redness, dryness, or peeling is common and typically temporary as your skin adjusts. Always use a broad spectrum SPF 30+ during the day when using this product.

Cautions

• Do not use if pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy
• Avoid direct contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly if contact occurs
• Limit sun exposure while using retinol and for at least one week after discontinuation
• Use of sunscreen is essential to maintain results and protect skin

Full Ingredient List

Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Ceramide NP, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Polyisobutene, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin