{"product_id":"face-serum-retinol-liposomes","title":"Face Serum with Retinol \u0026 Liposomes","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse this for the look of smoother skin, softer fine lines, and more even texture over time. It delivers retinol in phospholipid liposomes — moderating the release pattern that drives most first-month irritation — in a lightweight serum built to be easier to stick with than standard retinol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Aqua (Water), Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Retinol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hexapeptide-11, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate\/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Bisabolol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompare to:\u003c\/b\u003e Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream - $76\u003cbr\u003ePaula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment - $65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ingredient Research:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetinol — one of the most-studied ingredients in skincare, long associated with the look of smoother, fresher skin (Griffiths 1993).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhospholipid encapsulation — suspends retinol in a lipid shell, slowing the release rate that drives much of the first-month flaking and tightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHexapeptide-11 — a signal peptide included as a supporting ingredient alongside retinol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBisabolol — a soothing botanical derived from chamomile, included to help keep skin more comfortable while you adjust to retinol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the Research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJM199308193290803\"\u003eGriffiths et al. 1993, New England Journal of Medicine — topical retinoid and photoaged skin (study)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jddonline.com\/articles\/why-topical-retinoids-are-mainstay-of-therapy-for-acne-S1545961617P0645X\/\"\u003eLeyden et al. 2017, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology — topical retinoids review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6791161\/\"\u003eZasada \u0026amp; Budzisz 2019, Advances in Dermatology and Allergology — retinoids in skin care review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Formula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetinol is one of the most familiar and well-researched ingredients in skincare. The open question was never whether people want it — it is whether a formula can deliver it without the barrier filing a complaint. This serum uses phospholipid encapsulation — retinol suspended inside a lipid shell structurally similar to the skin's own cell membranes — to moderate the release pattern that drives most of the first-month flaking, stinging, and regret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHexapeptide-11 is included as a supporting peptide, and bisabolol — a soothing botanical isolated from chamomile — helps keep skin more comfortable while it adjusts. The formula is not trying to eliminate the retinization period; that adjustment is part of how retinol works. The goal is to make it manageable enough that people keep going past week three, since retinol rewards consistency over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiposomal delivery is not new technology, but its use with retinol is motivated by a real problem. Conventional retinol formulas can create a concentration spike at the surface before the active is taken up, and that spike is largely behind the early irritation. Encapsulation spreads the same dose across a slower release curve — the same signal, with less of the overstimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on expectations: retinol works gradually, so give it a consistent run — the look of smoother skin and softer fine lines builds over weeks, not days. If you are new to retinol, use it every other evening for the first two weeks before moving to nightly. Always apply SPF the next morning — retinol can make skin more sensitive to sun. Pregnant or nursing? Check with your physician before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's not in it:\u003c\/b\u003e No synthetic fragrance, no essential oils, no denatured alcohol, no ingredient theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply at night on clean, dry skin, then follow with moisturizer. If new to retinol, use every other evening for the first two weeks. Always follow with SPF the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer's country | Product amount:\u003c\/b\u003e USA | 1 fl oz \/ 0.07 lbs \/ 30 ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48106255614206,"sku":"EVL0REPE","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4379\/3918\/files\/sorrel-face-serum-retinol-liposomes-1.jpg?v=1780156847","url":"https:\/\/sorrel.skin\/products\/face-serum-retinol-liposomes","provider":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}