{"product_id":"the-evening-routine-bundle","title":"The PM Routine","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eWhere the real overnight work happens — retinol, repair, and barrier, in the order that makes nightly retinol survivable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave 10% vs purchasing individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eUse every evening for the look of smoother skin, softer fine lines, and improved texture over 12 weeks. Combines gentle, non-stripping cleansing, liposomal retinol, and ceramide barrier support in the one sequence that lets you use retinol nightly without the month-one barrier rebellion. Works while you sleep, when the skin's own renewal is most active. Targets a real gap — retinol without barrier support is the reason most people quit before it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Cleanser with Licorice \u0026amp; Mushroom Extract —\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium cocoyl glutamate, one of the mildest effective surfactants, lifts the day's sebum, SPF, and makeup without stripping the barrier. Licorice extract supports the look of even tone with each wash, and snow mushroom polysaccharides leave skin hydrated rather than tight — so retinol meets an intact surface, not a stripped one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Serum with Retinol \u0026amp; Liposomes —\u003c\/strong\u003e Retinol in phospholipid liposomes that slow the release curve responsible for first-month flaking. The retinol benefit without the overcorrection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal Cream with Retinol \u0026amp; Ceramides —\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramides NP, AP, and EOP help replenish the barrier lipids retinol can temporarily deplete. The step that makes nightly retinol sustainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use this routine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eStep 1 — Cleanse: Massage Daily Cleanser onto damp skin for 30–60 seconds. Rinse, pat dry.\u003cbr\u003eStep 2 — Treat: Apply Face Serum to clean, dry skin. Let it absorb fully (2–3 minutes).\u003cbr\u003eStep 3 — Seal: Apply Renewal Cream over the serum — the barrier-support layer.\u003cbr\u003eNew to retinol? Use the Face Serum every other night for the first two weeks. Always apply SPF the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Routine Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eEvening is when skin's own renewal is most active, and the day's UV and pollution load is over. This routine is built to support that window rather than interrupt it, and it starts at the cleanser. The Daily Cleanser clears the day's sebum, sunscreen, and makeup with sodium cocoyl glutamate — one of the mildest effective surfactants — so it never strips the barrier lipids retinol is about to lean on. Licorice extract adds a small, cumulative tone benefit at every wash, and snow mushroom polysaccharides keep skin hydrated rather than tight, leaving a clean, calm surface for the actives that follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eThe Face Serum is the engine. Retinol is the most studied cosmetic ingredient for the look of aging — the research runs from Griffiths' 1993 trial through three decades of subsequent work. What's in question, in practice, is whether people tolerate it long enough to benefit. Conventional retinol creates a concentration spike at the skin surface that drives the flaking and stinging of the first month. The phospholipid liposomes here suspend the same dose in a lipid shell and release it on a slower curve — the retinol benefit arrives, the overcorrection mostly doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eThe Renewal Cream is why the routine is sustainable. The adjustment period to retinol involves a temporary dip in how comfortable the barrier feels; the long-standing approach is to support barrier lipids alongside the retinol. This cream does exactly that, with ceramides NP, AP, and EOP that mirror the stratum corneum's own lipid matrix — not a generic moisturizer, but the specific molecules the barrier is built from — plus niacinamide to support the skin's own ceramide production. Applied last, it seals the serum and supports the barrier overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003eA note on expectations: retinol outcomes need about 12 weeks of consistent use before a fair evaluation. Start slow if you're new to it, and never skip SPF the next morning — retinol can increase sun sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Science Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanse without barrier loss — sodium cocoyl glutamate and cocamidopropyl betaine, among the mildest effective surfactants, clear the day's sebum and debris without stripping the stratum corneum lipids retinol depends on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for the look of even tone — licorice extract is a long-studied botanical for the appearance of brightness, building with daily use (study).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydration during rinse-off — Tremella fuciformis (snow mushroom) polysaccharides bind water at a level comparable to hyaluronic acid, so skin stays comfortable rather than tight post-cleanse (study).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-studied retinol — retinol is studied for the look of aging from Griffiths 1993 through 30+ years of research (review).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiposomal moderation — phospholipid encapsulation distributes the retinol dose across a slower release curve, reducing the surface concentration spike that drives flaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrier lipid support — ceramides NP, AP, and EOP with phytosphingosine and cholesterol mirror the stratum corneum matrix, helping replenish what retinol can deplete (review).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNiacinamide pairing — supports the skin's own ceramide production alongside the delivered ceramides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJM199308193290803\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eGriffiths et al. 1993, New England Journal of Medicine (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\/\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eLeyden et al. 2017, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (review)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1600-0749.1998.tb00494.x\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eYokota et al. 1998, Pigment Cell Research (study)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31495399\/\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eWu et al. 2019, Carbohydrate Polymers (study)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24937003\/\" style=\"color: #0070c0;\"\u003eElias 2014, Journal of Investigative Dermatology (review)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Cleanser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) Sporocarp Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Serum:\u003c\/strong\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 style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal Cream:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purified Water, Glycerin, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Retinol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's not in it:\u003c\/strong\u003e No synthetic fragrance, no essential oils, no sulfates (SLS\/SLES), no denatured alcohol in any product in this routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in the order listed every evening. If new to retinol, start every other night for two weeks before going nightly. Always follow with SPF the next morning — retinol can increase sun sensitivity. Pregnant or nursing? Consult your physician before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's country | Product amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA | 6.7 fl oz total (Daily Cleanser 4 fl oz + Face Serum 1 fl oz + Renewal Cream 1.7 fl oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48121236816126,"sku":null,"price":163.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4379\/3918\/files\/sorrel-the-evening-routine-bundle-1.jpg?v=1780157134","url":"https:\/\/sorrel.skin\/products\/the-evening-routine-bundle","provider":"Sorrel \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}