Celimax The Vita-A Retinol Tightening Serum 30ml

Overview

A targeted anti-aging serum built around 0.1% pure Retinol, paired with a 9-peptide complex to help firm and smooth the look of skin. The brand’s A-Shot™ technology delivers the formula via micro-particles said to be 16 times smaller than pores, aiming to refine texture, soften fine lines, and visibly minimise enlarged pores with consistent use.

The formula is rounded out with 1% Panthenol, Vitamin E, Allantoin, and carrot root extract to help soothe and cushion the skin against retinol-related dryness or sensitivity. The lightweight texture absorbs quickly without stickiness, though a mild tingling sensation on application is expected and considered normal for this concentration of retinol.

Suitable Skin Types

Normal · Dry · Oily · Combination — best suited to early signs of aging, uneven texture, and enlarged pores. New retinol users and sensitive skin should patch test first, as some tingling is expected.

Key Features & Benefits

• 1% pure Retinol helps improve the look of fine lines, uneven texture, and skin firmness over time.
• A 9-peptide complex (including Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Copper Tripeptide-1) supports skin elasticity and a firmer, more lifted feel.
• A-Shot™ micro-particle technology is designed to deliver actives deeper into the skin, including into the appearance of pores.
• Panthenol, Vitamin E, and Allantoin soothe and hydrate, helping offset the drying effects typical of retinol.
• Carrot root extract and beta-carotene provide additional Vitamin A-supportive, antioxidant-rich botanicals.
• Lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that leaves no sticky residue despite its high potency.
• Suitable for all skin types when introduced gradually, with visible improvements to firmness and texture reported over consistent use.

How to Use

1. Use in the evening only, after cleansing and toning, on completely dry skin.
2. Apply a small amount evenly over the face, avoiding the eye and mouth areas.
3. Start every other night for the first two weeks, then gradually increase to nightly use as skin adjusts.
4. Follow with a moisturiser to help lock in hydration.

For daytime, always follow with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, as retinol increases sun sensitivity. Avoid layering with Vitamin C, additional retinoids, AHAs, or BHAs in the same routine, and discontinue if irritation persists. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Ingredients

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Retinol (0.1%), Allantoin, Arginine, Undecane, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Adenosine, Tridecane, Disodium EDTA, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Myristyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Carotene, Glucose, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Dipeptide-2, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

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