1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum

firms + targets fine lines + deep wrinkles

$62.00

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1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum

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Clinical Results

Users felt that 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum immediately improved firmness + smoothness after 1 use and improved fine lines + deep wrinkles after 8 weeks

Fine Lines | Wrinkles

An advanced retinol night serum that firms and targets the look of fine lines and deep wrinkles with two potent retinoids! It’s clinically proven to promote visibly firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

Size: 30 ml, 1 fl. oz

Retinol results, doubled. This retinol serum contains two potent retinoids: Stable encapsulated retinol delivers gradual-release results overnight to firm and target the look of fine lines and deep wrinkles, while fast-acting retinal promotes immediate wrinkle-fighting action.

Hydrates dry skin. Ceramide NP rehydrates, prevents moisture loss + replenishes the skin’s barrier.

Made with upcycled ingredients. Rich in antioxidants, 3% upcycled Kalahari melon seed oil + 2% upcycled raspberry seed oil soothe skin + replenish moisture. It’s a win for your skin + reduces food waste!

What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is a skin-supporting nutrient that helps promote smoother, firmer, and more even-looking skin. In skincare, it’s often used in the form of retinol, an ingredient known for boosting cell turnover and supporting collagen. In this vitamin A serum, Farmacy uses encapsulated retinol, a more stable form that penetrates deeper and releases slowly to minimize irritation. The result? Skin that feels soft, looks brighter, and holds onto that healthy glow.

Based on an 8-week clinical study on 34 subjects of all skin types, when using product as instructed:

Improve 

skin texture by over 20%

Reduce the appearance 

of crow’s feet lines + wrinkles

Based on consumer panel in a clinical study on subjects of all skin types when using product as instructed:

Immediate improvement 

in firmness + smoothness after 1 use

Improvement 

in fine lines + deep wrinkles after 4 weeks

How to recycle Vitamin A Retinol Serum
  1. Recycle the bottle + outer packaging. The entire package is fully recyclable.
  2. To recycle via our Empties Program, please click here to obtain a label. Free return label here.

WATER/AQUA/EAU, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ISOPENTYLDIOL, TRIOCTYLDODECYL CITRATE, CITRULLUS LANATUS (WATERMELON) SEED OIL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL, PANTHENOL, TRIOLEIN, RETINAL, CERAMIDE NP, TOCOPHEROL, RETINOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS EXTRACT, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, PONGAMIA GLABRA SEED OIL, GLYCERYL DIOLEATE, BISABOLOL, ALLANTOIN, DUNALIELLA SALINA EXTRACT, ETHYL FERULATE, HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, ARGININE, PROPANEDIOL, CELLULOSE GUM, SCLEROTIUM GUM, UBIQUINONE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHYTATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, INULIN, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, POLYSORBATE 20, CITRIC ACID, CELLULOSE, FRUCTOSE, GLUCOSE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, XANTHAN GUM

Key Ingredients

Encapsulated Retinol

(Vitamin A)
More stable + penetrates deeper than traditional retinol, improving fine lines, wrinkles + skin texture with less irritation.

Ceramide NP

Rehydrates, prevents moisture loss + replenishes skin barrier.

2% Upcycled Raspberry Seed Oil

Rich in antioxidants + ellagic acid, it helps soothe, hydrate, + balance skin from irritations.

Encapsulated Retinol

Ceramide NP

2% Upcycled Raspberry Seed Oil

Encapsulated Retinol

Ceramide NP

2% Upcycled Raspberry Seed Oil

Encapsulated Retinol

Ceramide NP

2% Upcycled Raspberry Seed Oil

Encapsulated Retinol

Ceramide NP

2% Upcycled Raspberry Seed Oil

Encapsulated Retinol

Ceramide NP

2% Upcycled Raspberry Seed Oil

Encapsulated Retinol

Ceramide NP

2% Upcycled Raspberry Seed Oil

How To Use

  • Step 1

    Apply to clean skin, both morning and night.

  • Step 2

    Follow with moisturizer and SPF during the day. Use 1-3x per week.

  • How To Layer

    Use after lighter serums and before moisturizer

    Cleanser → Toner → Serum

    1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum → Moisturizer

    Evening Only

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Questions, Answered

This serum helps visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles, improve texture, and boost firmness for more even, radiant-looking skin over time.

It combines two forms of vitamin A, time-release encapsulated retinol and fast-acting retinal, to deliver visible results while helping reduce the risk of irritation.

This formula was designed to be high-performance yet more comfortable on skin, with a gradual-release system and soothing ingredients to help minimize irritation.

It’s a potent formula, but can still be used by beginners when introduced gradually as your skin builds tolerance.

Skin can look smoother and more radiant early on, with continued improvements in firmness and texture over time.

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Overall rating: 4.8024693 / 5 from 405 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is praised for its ability to visibly firm and rejuvenate skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Customers appreciate its non-irritating formula, silky texture, and pleasant scent. The product is also noted for its long-term effectiveness and noticeable improvements in skin appearance.

Summary topics

  • Non-Irritation: 7%
  • Skin Appearance: 32%
  • Product Texture: 6%
  • Long-Term Results: 11%
  • Product Scent: 12%

Review topics: ["absorbs","size","ingredients","smells","quality","irritation","results","issues","weight","wrinkles","improvement","lines","residue","glow","skin","buy","feels","packaging","amount","works","bottle","formula","face","difference","texture","looks","appearance","use","consistency","redness"].

Review highlights

  • "Skin looks amazing younger plumper glowing less wrinkles and mostly no irritation ." — Prism Q.
  • "It left a nice feeling on my skin and I’m excited to see the results from continued use." — Sylvia
  • "The Farmacy serum has dramatically improved my skin texture, reduced fine lines, and truly has made my skin glow." — Erin W.

Reviews

fairly priced retinol

"only used a few times since it’s good to space out use but good price and ingredients. excited to see results"

— Rebecca C. (4/5)

1% vitamin A retinol serum

"Love the way my skin looks after using this!"

— Donna C. (5/5)

Great addition to the routine

"I use this as part of my nighttime skincare routine. I really appreciate that there’s no smell (at least none that I can smell), and that it’s light and quickly absorbs into my skin. It doesn’t feel like I’ve put anything on. I use the nighttime moisturizing mask after this. I added this as primarily a preventative to signs of aging."

— Amy C. (5/5)

Love this serum!

"This serum is effective, and smells great. Perfect addition to my nighttime routine!"

— Misty S. (5/5)

So far so good!

"I love the way it feels and smells fresh. Easy to use consistency. I haven’t been using it long enough to see results as I have slightly sensitive skin so I apply it only twice a week. Only a month or so in now."

— Laura H. (5/5)

My Go To Retinol

"I have been using this product for over a year and I'm never disappointed in the results. Highly recommend!"

— Irma P. (5/5)

Love this Retinol

"I use this 3 times per week then immediately use the Honey Halo after. I’ve used this for several months and I can tell a difference in my skins texture and appearance"

— Michelle O. (5/5)

"Always quality products and I notice a change, for the positive with this skincare line."

— Edith (5/5)

Farah

"My best retinol I ever used 💕 i already ordered another one 💕"

— Durdana F. (5/5)

Retinol cream

"Only used for a short time. Smells great. Used only a couple times a week otherwise my face would get too red. So far i would recommend."

— danielle m. (4/5)

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