Retinol Night Cream

An overnight cream with encapsulated retinol and peptides, 30g. Retinol is the most evidence-backed cosmetic ingredient there is for texture and fine lines. It is also the one most people abandon, because they start too fast.

Made at our own facility on Adiyala Road, Rawalpindi, where we have been formulating since 1998.

Why encapsulated

Encapsulation holds the retinol in a carrier that releases it gradually rather than all at once. Two practical consequences: the retinol stays stable for longer, and the skin gets a slower delivery, which generally means less of the peeling and redness that makes people stop.

Gentler does not mean it cannot irritate. It means you have a better chance of getting through the adjustment period.

Start slowly. This is the whole instruction.

• Weeks 1–2: two nights a week.
• Weeks 3–4: every other night, if your skin is comfortable.
• From week 5: nightly, only if there is no irritation.

A pea-sized amount for the whole face, on clean dry skin, at night only. Moisturiser afterwards. If your skin is reactive, apply moisturiser first and the retinol on top.

What to expect, honestly

Some dryness and flaking in the first few weeks is normal and settles. Stinging, persistent redness or a burning sensation is not; drop the frequency.

Real change in fine lines and texture takes three to six months. Anything promising a difference in a fortnight is not describing retinol.

Non-negotiable: sunscreen

Retinol increases sun sensitivity. Using it without daily SPF undoes the benefit and can worsen pigmentation. If you are not going to wear sunscreen every morning, do not start retinol.

What not to combine it with

Not on the same night as exfoliating acids — alternate nights. Not with a scrub. Keep vitamin C to mornings.

Our guide to starting retinol without wrecking your skin goes through the first six weeks properly, and the correct order to apply skincare shows where it sits.

Who should not use it

• Anyone pregnant or trying to conceive, and anyone breastfeeding. This is the firm one — retinoids are avoided in pregnancy, and your doctor will say the same.
• Anyone with active eczema, rosacea or broken skin, without medical advice.
• Anyone using prescription retinoids already.

Care

For external use only. Patch test before first use. Avoid the eye area, nostrils and lips. Night use only. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

30g.

A cosmetic product, not a medicine. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

- No EU import duties.
- Ships within 1-2 business days.
- Ships in our fully recyclable and biodegradable signature boxes.

Regularcare. Use a slightly damp, soft and lint-free cloth for regular dust removal. Always clean in the direction of the grain.