Product Description

The INKEY List Retinol Serum is a lightweight, silky serum designed to target early signs of aging, uneven skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation. Formulated with 1% slow-release Retinyl Acetate and 0.5% Granactive Retinoid, it supports skin renewal while Squalane helps hydrate and soothe for softer, smoother-looking skin over time.

Key Benefits

• Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Supports smoother, more even-looking skin
• Helps improve the appearance of pigmentation and uneven tone
• Promotes a brighter-looking complexion
• Squalane helps hydrate and soothe the skin
• Lightweight, silky and non-greasy texture
• Suitable for gradual, long-term use as skin builds tolerance
• Vegan and fragrance-free
• Certified by The Vegan Society
• Approved under the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme

Results

In a 6-week independent consumer trial of 61 people:

• 91% saw a visible improvement in skin evenness
• 91% agreed their skin looked brighter
• 82% agreed the serum reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

How to Use

Use it in your PM routine only. After cleansing and applying your hydrator, massage a pea-sized amount into the face and neck, then follow with moisturiser.

Start with 1–2 nights per week and gradually increase frequency as your skin builds tolerance. Use SPF every morning.

Avoid using in the same routine as Vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs or PHA toner. Patch test before use. Avoid the eye area.

Key Ingredients

• 1% Retinyl Acetate: A slow-release retinoid that helps smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone.
• 0.5% Granactive Retinoid: Supports skin renewal and targets early signs of ageing for firmer, plumper-looking skin.
• Squalane: Helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Helps attract and retain moisture for hydrated-looking skin.
• Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: A vitamin C derivative included in the formula.
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 & Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1: Peptides included to support the skin-conditioning benefits of the formula.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua / Eau), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Retinyl Acetate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Squalane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycolipids, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1.

Product Details

• Product Type: Retinol Serum
• Skin Concerns: Fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, pigmentation and early signs of ageing
• Texture: Lightweight, silky and non-greasy
• Size: Not specified
• pH: 5.53
• Use: PM only
• Recommended Frequency: Start 1–2 times per week and increase gradually
• Fragrance-Free: Yes
• Gluten-Free: Yes
• Vegan: Yes
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not recommended; check with your doctor
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at 15–25°C and keep away from direct sunlight.