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Smooth + Strengthen Duo

Name: Smooth + Strengthen Duo
Brand: The INKEY List UK
SKU: BUNTILUK249
Price: 24.80 GBP
Availability: InStock

A beginner-friendly duo to smooth and strengthen.

£24.80 ~~£30.00~~ / 2 full-size products

20% off end of year sale! Exclusions apply.

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Worth 120 Points

This beginner-friendly duo is designed to visibly smooth fine lines while strengthening the skin barrier without irritation. Perfect for first-time retinol users or anyone wanting effective results with maximum comfort.

The Starter Retinol Serum is a gentle yet powerful formula, clinically proven to visibly soften fine lines in just 7 days, helping skin look smoother and more refined. Follow with the Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturiser, a rich, velvety cream that targets six signs of ageing while supporting barrier strength and delivering 24-hour hydration.

Two essentials. Clinically proven results. Stronger-feeling, smoother-looking skin, made simple.

Suitable for:

All Skin Types
Sensitive skin
Rosacea-prone skin

Targets:

Fine lines
Uneven skin tone
Uneven skin texture

How to use in a routine

CLEAN - Gently massage a small raspberry sized amount of Oat Cleansing Balm onto dampened face and neck for at least 60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly with water
HYDRATE - Follow with a few drops of our Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex
TREAT - Apply a pea-sized amount of Retinol Serum and massage into to the face and neck.
MOISTURISE - As your last step, massage a blueberry-sized amount of Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturiser into face and neck.
SPF - Apply Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30 as the last step in your AM skincare routine.

What's included

STARTER RETINOL SERUM (30ml) - A gentle yet effective beginner Retinol serum, clinically proven to visibly smooth fine lines in just 7 days -without irritation.
BIO ACTIVE CERAMIDE MOISTURISER (50ml) - A rich, velvety ceramide moisturiser that targets 6 signs of ageing - fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity, plumpness, and barrier strength. Skin looks smoother, feels stronger, and stays hydrated for 24 hours. Clinically proven.

No BS Skincare

Skincare can be confusing.

So we cut the BS, and get straight to the point. We simplify the INCI list - commonly known as the ingredients list, that every skincare product has. That’s also where we get our name from. We’re The INKEY List - here to help you get better skin with real knowledge and formulas that deliver. No BS. No hype. Just effective, science-backed skincare that does what it says it will. We show you what your skin needs, not what’s trending. Whether you’re new to skincare or have a solid routine, we’ve always got your back with innovation, education and clinically-proven results.

All at a price that makes sense.

INKEY. No BS, just better skin.

We are B CORP. Our products are formulated with responsibly sourced ingredients, and packaged with 100% recyclable materials. Skin needs love, but so does our planet.