Let me save you $120 worth of hope — no serum erases wrinkles in 30 days. Not even this one.
But Ourself got me with the retinal + peptide combo, and I’m petty enough to test the hype. The real question: does it do *enough* in a month to justify the price tag?
It’s a lightweight serum, $120 for 1 oz. The claim: “visibly reduces wrinkles in 30 days.” I rolled my eyes, then added to cart.
Retinal Microdose
0.05% retinal — gentle enough for nightly use, strong enough to actually work
Peptide Stack
Three types of peptides, not just one. Targets collagen without irritation
No Fluff Base
Zero fragrance, no silicones, dries in under 20 seconds
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Retinal is the MVP here — it’s one step stronger than retinol, but formulated to not wreck your barrier. The peptides are the backup dancers, smoothing while the retinal does the heavy lifting.
- Retinal: Faster cell turnover than retinol, less peeling
- Tripeptide-1: Fills fine lines over time
- Copper Peptide: Wound healing + collagen signal
- Squalane: Keeps it from drying you out
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Texture is a shock — it’s a milky water, not sticky at all. Absorbs so fast I almost forgot I applied it. First week: zero irritation, which is rare for retinal.
Week 3: my forehead lines looked… softer. Not gone. But my skin looked brighter, which I didn’t expect. The surprise? My pores looked smaller. Nobody talks about that.
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My 11 lines between my brows softened about 20%. The fine lines around my eyes? Barely touched. Skin texture got noticeably smoother — that’s the real win here.
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It’s a solid retinal serum with a premium price — not a miracle, but a genuinely good starter. I’d buy it again if I had money to burn.