Blemish Clearing Moisturiser with 2% Novoretin | The INKEY List

Use PM. On cleansed and hydrating skin, apply a pea-sized amount of this anti blemish moisturiser to face and neck. Start 2 non-consecutive nights a week. If skin tolerates well, gradually increase to nightly use..

Follow with

SPF in your AM routine.

INKEY Tip

Don’t use with Retinol, AHAs, BHAs, PHAs, benzoyl peroxide, or Vitamin C in the same routine. Use Vitamin C in the AM, Blemish Clearing Moisturiser in the PM. If your breakouts are mild or occasional, try Omega Water Cream

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Storage

Store in a cool, dry place (15–25 °C), away from direct sunlight. Avoid direct contact with eyes. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

• 2% NovoRetin™ : Boosts the effect of Retinol, to help visibly smooth uneven skin texture
• 5% STAY-C®50 : Evens skin tone to reduce appearance of blemishes
• 3% Sulfur : Visibly reduces blemishes
• 0.2% Retinol : helps to exfoliate, resurface and smooth skin texture
  

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sulfur, Arachidyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lecithin, Glucose, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate

"The innovation behind the ingredient NovoRetin™. INKEY are always pushing boundaries. The ability of the ingredient to naturally increase levels of retinoic acid with a reduction in the adverse effects will be key to the customer experience of retinoids" - Dr Kemi Fabusiwa
 
“When dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and a brand that has tapped into what consumers are really troubled by all come together, we can create magic! It was a true collaborative process and I enjoyed going through the various stages of development and also crafting how the product will fit into a routine and the language on instructing people on how best to use it.” - Dr Cristina Psomadakis

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CAN I USE THIS IN THE AM? No. NovoRetin™ contains 0.2% Retinol, which can increase skin sensitivity in daylight. Use this at night and always follow up with SPF in your AM routine.

CAN I USE THIS EVERYDAY? Not right away. Start with 2 nights a week, then slowly increase if your skin tolerates it. If irritation occurs, reduce it back to 2 nights a week.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I USE? Use pea-sized amount. No need to overdo it.

CAN I USE THIS LONG TERM?Yes, you can use it long term only once your skin is used to it and ONLY if it tolerates it.

CAN I USE THIS WITH A RETINOL SERUM? No. NovoRetin™ is a retinol booster. It’s designed to give you the benefits of retinol, so no need to layer with additional retinol products.

WHAT IS NOVORETIN™? A plant-derived retinol booster. It helps speed up skin cell turnover and improves skin texture. Think of it as your smarter retinol.

WHY IS VITAMIN C AND RETINOL IN THE FORMULA? The derivative STAY C 50 is a stable form of Vitamin C that is shown to work with Retinol to improve skin texture.

CAN THIS BE USED ON ACTIVE BREAKOUTS? Yes - it can be used for active breakouts to reduce redness and the size of blemishes overnight.

HOW LONG UNTIL I SEE RESULTS? Overnight: Redness and breakout appearance reduced 4 Weeks: Skin looks visibly clearer 12 Weeks: Skin texture visibly improved Consistency is key.

IS THE PRODUCT STRONG? Yes. This is a SuperSolutions formula. The 2% NovoRetin™ means it's powerful so use with care, and respect your skin’s limits. Find out more about SuperSolutions here.

PH LEVEL? 6.6

IS IT SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN? Not recommended due to it's strength. If you have sensitive or sensitised skin, stick to gentler options like Salicylic Acid Cleanser and Omega Water Cream.

OMEGA WATER CREAM VS BLEMISH CLEARING MOISTURISER? Omega Water Cream: Lightweight, controls oil, great for blackhead-prone skin Blemish Clearing Moisturiser: Targets active blemishes with retinoid power

IS THIS SAFE FOR THOSE WHO ARE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING? No - avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Check with your doctor.

IS IT VEGAN? Yes! Certified by The Vegan Society. No animal derivatives.

CAN I USE IT WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION? Check with your doctor first.

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Dermalogically tested

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Gluten-free

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