Retinal LGS+

A three-speed retinoid system

Retinal converts to retinoic acid in one step, retinol in two, retinyl palmitate in three. Layering all three staggers the retinoid effect across the night rather than delivering it at once, the formula’s core idea.

The resurfacing base

Lactic and glycolic acids sit high in the formula, loosening the bonds between dull surface cells, while salicylic acid works oil-soluble, into the pore. Alongside the retinoids this is a genuine resurfacing treatment, not a beginner serum.

Tone

Kojic acid, associated in research with inhibition of the melanin-producing enzyme tyrosinase, targets the look of uneven pigmentation that resurfacing alone does not address.

The buffer

Shea butter, rice bran oil, a probiotic ferment lysate, vitamin E and Canadian Willowherb are built in to steady tolerability, but the adjustment period is real. Expect several weeks of retinisation and introduce slowly.

Non-negotiable

Evening use only, and daily broad-spectrum SPF every morning, this formula meaningfully increases UV sensitivity.

Experienced retinoid users focused on texture, fine lines and uneven tone together, skin that has already been through retinisation and wants the next step.

Not the place to start

New to vitamin A? Start with Retinol Brulee and graduate here once nightly retinol is comfortable.

Not suitable

During pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Not alongside prescription retinoids, and not in the weeks around professional peels or resurfacing without your clinician’s advice.

Evenings only. Start with two nights a week on clean, dry skin, a pea-sized amount, and build slowly toward alternate nights as tolerated.

Follow with moisturiser. If stinging on application persists beyond the first weeks, cut back the frequency. Broad-spectrum SPF every morning, without exception.

Use alongside

A gentle cleanse and a plain, well-tolerated moisturiser. That is the whole evening routine on LGS+ nights.

Keep apart from

Everything active: no other retinoids, no exfoliating acids or the Illuminating Polish, no vitamin C in the same evening. This product is the active, the rest of the routine supports it.