Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5%

A retinol-based solution that rapidly improves the appearance of uneven skin tone for a brighter, clearer and smoother complexion.

Please see below anticipated reactions and directions for use for this product.

Improves skin texture + dryness and reduces the appearance of discoloration for brighter + smoother looking skin Targeted + slow release of retinol to maximize brightening benefits Proven skin conditioner that soothes and calms skin to improve product experience Provides added support for complexion normalization Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Bakuchiol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Lecithin, Polyisobutene, Alcohol, Glutathione, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Polysorbate 80, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butylHydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, BHT, Gluconolactone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Soy Isoflavones, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Coumarin.

We are continually innovating and adapting to new regulations. As a result, depending on when and where the product was purchased, the ingredient lists on this website may differ from product packaging. Please refer to your product packaging for ingredient information specific to your product.

Promotes exfoliation to eliminate uneven skin tone and improve skin smoothness
Supports skin’s elasticity and resiliency
Specially encapsulated to deliver a targeted, controlled release of retinol for maximized brightening

Retinol Skin Brightener is a high-potency retinol treatment. If you have not been using retinol, begin use gradually.
Following cleansing, apply to clean, dry skin twice a week
Increase frequency to alternate days
Then, increase use to every day as tolerated


Anticipated Reactions Redness, flakiness, dryness, burning, or stinging are all normal, anticipated reactions when starting retinol. With regular product use, skin will acclimate, revealing a smoother, more even-toned and youthful-looking complexion. Pair your retinol with a ZO® functional hydrator to minimize anticipated reactions. Consult a physician for customized retinol protocol. Like prescription retinoic acid, retinol will make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Wear SPF 30 or higher daily.

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