Before Drunk Elephant’s new retinol cream launched all Drunk Elephant skincare came in a plastic pump. A-Passioni does not. Instead Drunk Elephant retinol cream comes inside a snazzy metallic tube. Why? Because retinol hates light and air. Both make retinol go-off. Use a retinol cream that’s gone off and you will not get its anti-ageing benefits. Phew – so long as you keep your Drunk Elephant retinol cream’s lid on – you’re good! The drops contain superfine, light-reflecting pigments to help you get your glow on while reducing the look of uneven skin tone. First, someone starts with an educated guess. They test it and boom – it works. They test it a bit more and wow – it looks like proof. Yet Drunk Elephant put retinol on their nasties list. And they went as far to say… Retinyl palmitate and Retinol (Vitamin A): a nutrient that may damage DNA and speed the growth of skin tumors when used topically. Drunk Elephant 2013 to at least 2015

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The good stuff! Drunk Elephant also team theirretinol with a whole party of extra anti-ageing lovers; Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) moisturizes and soothes the skin. Bisabolol, a component of chamomile, is soothing and helps reduce inflammation. This lightweight serum works overnight, and by the morning, your skin will be smoother with improved clarity. Vitamin C also helps fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, and increases radiance. As if that wasn’t enough, research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis.This Drunk Elephant Framboos dupe contains 8.05% glycolic acid, 1.04% lactic acid, and 0.10% salicylic acid for a slightly gentler exfoliation than Framboos Glycolic Night Serum. To shield your skin from damage, The Skin Cancer Foundation advises using and reapplying sunscreen products with at least SPF30 or higher during the day. What To Expect Otherwise, here’s the other thing you need to know about 1.0% Retinol – It is very very strong. VERY. STRONG. Proceed with caution. I admit I was quite apprehensive when I first tried it, but it worked out well for me. It must be said however, I’m no novice, so your mileage will vary when using this – as with all skincare products 🙂 Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum is an AHA/BHA gel that works overnight to improve the look of skin tone and texture, pores, wrinkles, and fine lines.

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RELATED READING: Don’t know the 13-dot technique? Use it for all your serums and creams! READ HERE Did my face fall off after using the A-Passioni Retinol Cream? For this reason, I do not personally recommend the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream for beginners. I’d peg this as one for someone who is familiar with using retinol, comfortable with it, and who understands their skin. As for the key ingredients used in Drunk Elephant products, we noticed that this brand utilizes a wide variety of unique ingredients that you typically won’t find other skin care brands using, such as pineapple ceramide, acai fruit oil, and cantaloupe fruit extract, just to name a few. They also include tried-and-true ingredients in their formulations, such as vitamin C, peptides, and retinol, just to name a few. After using this product for a short period of time, I was already impressed and excited. My skin was looking and feeling much plumper and more supple. WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who wants a strong retinol serum to lighten fine lines, smoothen skin and help fade sun spots, Anyone already familiar with how to use a retinolOlay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 MAX Hydrating Moisturizer is a lightweight cream that also delivers a wrinkle-fighting peptide to your skin. Passionfruit, Apricot and Jojoba Oils: These rich oils have moisturising and skin-soothing benefits.