Retinol alternative
Retinol Alternative Serum
2% Bidens Pilosa · 30 ml / 1.06 fl. oz.
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A single-active serum built around 2% Bidens Pilosa, the plant extract that reaches the same skin receptors as retinol. It smooths fine lines, fades dark spots and evens texture — without the peeling, the purge or the sun sensitivity.
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What it does
Retinol results, without the trade-off.
Smooths fine lines
Stimulates collagen synthesis the way retinoids do, without triggering the inflammatory cascade.
Fades dark spots
Slows melanin transfer, so post-acne marks and sun spots lighten cycle after cycle.
Evens texture
Accelerates cell turnover and refines pores while keeping the barrier intact.
Tolerated daily
No purge phase, no peeling, no photosensitivity. Morning and evening, all year round.
Clinical study
Measured on 112 volunteers.
Twelve weeks of twice-daily use, under dermatological control, with instrumental measurement of wrinkle depth and pigmentation.
- 92%
- report smoother skin
after 4 weeks - 87%
- see dark spots fade
after 8 weeks - 0
- reported irritation
over the full study
The ritual
Three steps, twice a day.
- 01
Cleanse
Start on clean, slightly damp skin, morning and evening.
- 02
Two pumps
Warm the serum between your fingers, then press it onto face and neck.
- 03
Seal
Follow with your moisturizer. In the morning, finish with SPF as usual.
Specifications
The formula in detail.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Key active | 2% Bidens Pilosa extract |
| Texture | Fluid gel-serum, matte finish |
| Format | 30 ml / 1.06 fl. oz. airless pump |
| Skin types | All, including sensitive and reactive |
| Use | Morning and evening |
| Free from | Fragrance, alcohol, parabens, sulfates |
INCI
Eleven ingredients.
Aqua, Glycerin, Propanediol, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
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