Very Amazing Retinal Face Go-To Skincare
Very Amazing Retinal Face Go-To Skincare
Very Amazing Retinal Face Go-To Skincare
Very Amazing Retinal Face Go-To Skincare

Very Amazing Retinal

Vitamin A Face Serum 30 ML / 1.0 FL OZ

Sale price$60

A Potent Formula For Firm And Lifted Skin

A Potent Formula For Firm And Lifted Skin

When people say it’s time to “get serious” about skincare? This is the serum they’re talking about.

Very Amazing Retinal is a powerful but gentle retinal serum clinically proven* to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin tone, texture and elasticity. It will help to firm and lift the skin, and overall hydrate, protect, and brighten your complexion.

Doing vitamin A the Go-To way means this is not-your-average retinal serum. Our formula contains 0.25% retinal in it’s encapsulated form (less potential for irritation; just as efficacious), which plays alongside niacinamide to even skin tone and help to strengthen your skin barrier,  and peptides to support with firming and lifting around the mouth, nose, and brow. Plus, orobanche extract which helps to balance the skin microbiota, keeping it happy, healthy, and hydrated, and mushroom extract and centella to help protect the skin from irritation. The whole formula is designed to support your skin for a clearer, bouncier and more luminous face.

Serious ingredients. Visible results. No mucking around.
Very Amazing Retinal is clinically proven* to:

  • reduce the appearance of fine lines by up to 40%
  • reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 30%
  • reduce pigmentation by up to 70%

*Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants.

Very Amazing Retinal is proof that vitamin A can be uncomplicated. And it can be gentle. This face serum is dermatologically tested to be suitable for all skin types and skincare levels. Consider it the go-to retinal for beginners, skintellectuals, and every face in between.

Retinoid use is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always consult your GP to determine exactly what your skin needs during this period.

How did Go-To get these results?

PLAYS NICE WITH

Acne Prone

Acne Prone

Ageing Skin

Ageing Skin

Combination Skin

Combination Skin

Dry Skin

Dry Skin

Oily Skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin

GOOD TO KNOW

Fragrance Free

Fragrance Free

Sulfate & Paraben Free

Sulfate & Paraben Free

Vegan

Vegan

The Serum All My Friends - And Facialist - Want To Try

Mostly cos I won’t shut up about it. Also, my skin is looking pretty great. My hyperpigmentation is basically non-existent, to the point where my facialist, who I had not seen for 6 months, asked if I’d tried some fandangle new laser. Given it was directly after summer, when melanin really kicks off, this was extremely validating. READ MORE

Hero Ingredients

Hero Ingredients

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.

Retinal

Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.

Orobanche Extract

A herbaceous plant extract that helps to plump and smooth, as well as restoring your skin barrier.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.

Retinal

Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.

Orobanche Extract

A herbaceous plant extract that helps to plump and smooth, as well as restoring your skin barrier.

Ingredients For Very Amazing Retinal

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

A multifunctional peptide that works to leave skin feeling plumper, firmer and smoother, all while reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Allantoin

Helps to soothe the skin and reduce skin redness.

Asiatic Acid

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin

Asiaticoside

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

This oil is non-greasy and lightweight with excellent moisturising properties to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.

Cetearyl Olivate

Derived from olives, this ingredient is used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.

Citric Acid

Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.

Diheptyl Succinate

A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.

Diutan Gum

A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilise the formula as well provide a light skin feel.

Ethyl Macadamiate

A lightweight fatty acid derived from macadamia oil; a non-greasy oil that smooths and nourishes.

Gluconolactone

Used as a preservative, protecting Go-To products from microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.

Glycerin

A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.

Madecassic Acid

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.

Malic Acid

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Mushroom Extract

Used to help soothe and protect the skin.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.

Orobanche Rapum Extract

Helps to plump and smooth the skin, as well as restoring the skin’s barrier and skin renewal.

Phospholipids

A lipid used to encapsulate retinal.

Propanediol

An excellent humectant, similar to glycerin, which adds moisture to the skin and reduces moisture loss.

Retinal

Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.

Saccharide Isomerate

A plant-based sugar that provides both instant and long-lasting skin hydration while also reducing dryness and irritation.

Sodium Benzoate

A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.

Sodium Citrate

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.

Sodium Hydroxide

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that is a part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. This ingredient helps to maintain hydration levels in skin.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

This is used to help emulsify and stabilise the product.

Sorbitan Olivate

Derived from olive oil and used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.

Squalane

Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so helps product to absorb quickly, and reduce dryness.

Sunflower Oil

A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish dry skin. Hopeless on a flower crown.

Vitamin C

Also known as vitamin c; a supercharged antioxidant that helps to improve the firmness of the skin.

Vitamin E

A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.

Water

Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.

Ingredients For Very Amazing Retinal

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

A multifunctional peptide that works to leave skin feeling plumper, firmer and smoother, all while reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Allantoin

Helps to soothe the skin and reduce skin redness.

Asiatic Acid

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin

Asiaticoside

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

This oil is non-greasy and lightweight with excellent moisturising properties to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.

Cetearyl Olivate

Derived from olives, this ingredient is used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.

Citric Acid

Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.

Diheptyl Succinate

A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.

Diutan Gum

A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilise the formula as well provide a light skin feel.

Ethyl Macadamiate

A lightweight fatty acid derived from macadamia oil; a non-greasy oil that smooths and nourishes.

Gluconolactone

Used as a preservative, protecting Go-To products from microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.

Glycerin

A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.

Madecassic Acid

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.

Malic Acid

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Mushroom Extract

Used to help soothe and protect the skin.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.

Orobanche Rapum Extract

Helps to plump and smooth the skin, as well as restoring the skin’s barrier and skin renewal.

Phospholipids

A lipid used to encapsulate retinal.

Propanediol

An excellent humectant, similar to glycerin, which adds moisture to the skin and reduces moisture loss.

Retinal

Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.

Saccharide Isomerate

A plant-based sugar that provides both instant and long-lasting skin hydration while also reducing dryness and irritation.

Sodium Benzoate

A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.

Sodium Citrate

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.

Sodium Hydroxide

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that is a part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. This ingredient helps to maintain hydration levels in skin.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

This is used to help emulsify and stabilise the product.

Sorbitan Olivate

Derived from olive oil and used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.

Squalane

Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so helps product to absorb quickly, and reduce dryness.

Sunflower Oil

A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish dry skin. Hopeless on a flower crown.

Vitamin C

Also known as vitamin c; a supercharged antioxidant that helps to improve the firmness of the skin.

Vitamin E

A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.

Water

Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.

Swipe Me

In the AM!

Very Amazing Retinal is Very Useful in your evening routine, only.

That A+ looking skin you see in the morning? It needs SPF protection.

In the PM!

Post-cleanse, and on dry skin, apply 1-2 pumps to your whole face. Right down to the neck and chest. Allow the serum to absorb into the skin, before following on with additional serums (non-active, hydrating is ok!), face oils, and creams.

Do not use exfoliating acids on the same day (try Skin Cycling instead). And if you are new to retinal or new to our formula, we recommend starting very slow. Try incorporating this serum into your evening routine once or twice a week, before gradually building up tolerance for more frequent use.

We said whole face, but you be the judge. If you’re looking to target fine lines around the eye only, or find this delicate area is much more sensitive than other parts of your face, we have a dedicated eye product that should do the trick.

And remember! Always patch test before use.

Reduce Reuse Recycle

30% post-consumer recycled polypropylene plastic bottle
Pump made from 3x 100% virgin materials: PP, PE, silicon
Recyclable carton made from FSC-certified cardboard

All materials used are sourced from Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests, which are dedicated to responsible management of the environment

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 520 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 449 Total 4 star reviews: 56 Total 3 star reviews: 5 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 9
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  • SE
    Stephanie E.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 18-24 years old
    What is your skin type? Just Skin
    What did you like about this product? Non-sticky, Noticeable results, Layers Easily, Gentle
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    The best retinal out there.

    I have tried a few retinols and wanted to make the switch to retinal for a while. I finally bit the bullet and purchased and I feel there has been a significant difference. I am very critical when it comes to seeing results but this is something I will stick out for a long time.

  • JC
    Jennifer C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 35-44 years old
    What is your skin type? Just Skin
    What are your skin concerns? Dullness, Dehydration, Fine Lines & Ageing
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 days ago
    Fast results!

    Couldn’t believe how quickly I saw changes in my skin from dull to fresh and glowy! Definitely be buying again. Love Go-To!!

  • UP
    Uta P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 45-54 years old
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What are your skin concerns? Fine Lines & Ageing, Sensitivity, Dehydration, Dullness
    What did you like about this product? Noticeable results, Non-sticky, Gentle
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Amazing!!!!

    Does exactly what it‘s supposed to. Have tried quite a few Retinol products but that‘s the real deal for me! This Retinal is super gentle and effective.

  • DA
    Devra A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 55-64 years old
    What is your skin type? Just Skin
    What are your skin concerns? Sensitivity, Fine Lines & Ageing
    What did you like about this product? Noticeable results, Layers Easily, Non-sticky, Lightweight
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Very Amazing

    I've never been one to pay much attention to serums. More often than not I've found them to be outrageously expensive and either dry my skin out, or simply make no difference. Go-To Skincare's Very Amazing Retinal is just that - very amazing. Especially when used with their Very Lux Face Cream

  • FS
    Frances S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 35-44 years old
    What is your skin type? Dry
    What are your skin concerns? Dullness, Pigmentation, Redness, Fine Lines & Ageing, Loss of Elasticity
    What did you like about this product? Gentle, Non-sticky
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Very Amazing

    I've been on a retinol journey over the past couple of years, including an 18 month commitment to prescription tretinoin. I loved tret when I first started using it but then despite numerous issues, including dry flaky skin and perioral dermatitis, I persisted until I totally f*cked my skin and could no longer use the product without paying for it the next day. I gave my skin a break before deciding to try Very Amazing Retinal. I'm quite new to the product, having used it just for a couple of weeks, but my sensitive skin doesn't hate me anymore! And I can use it daily. No issues. That's a huge win (and relief). Thanks go-to for creating a retinol product I can use. I'm only rating this product 4 stars because it's new to me and I haven't been using it long enough to see results. So far, so amazing.

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