Geologie - Skin Repair Moisturizer

ero Ingredients: A powerful combination for overnight skin renewal.

Retinol (0.04%): A gentle yet effective concentration of this Vitamin A derivative. Retinol is a star ingredient for encouraging skin cell turnover, which helps to keep pores clear, smooth fine lines, and improve the overall texture of your skin.

Niacinamide (3%): An essential B vitamin that works to calm redness and inflammation, which is great for acne-prone skin. It also helps to strengthen the skin's barrier and can reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.

Hyaluronic Acid: A master hydrator. It draws moisture into the skin, keeping it plump and hydrated throughout the night. This helps to counteract any potential dryness from the retinol.

Full Ingredient List:
Water (Aqua), Isopropyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

This night cream is ideal for Acne-Prone, Oily, and Combination skin types. It's an excellent choice for anyone who wants to address both active breakouts and the first signs of aging, like fine lines and uneven texture.

Improves Skin Clarity and Texture: Retinol helps to keep pores clear and accelerates cell turnover for smoother, less congested skin.

Reduces Appearance of Fine Lines: Supports the skin's natural collagen production to firm the skin.

Fades Post-Acne Marks: The combination of retinol and niacinamide is effective at evening out skin tone and reducing the lingering marks from old blemishes.

Hydrates and Calms: Delivers essential moisture while niacinamide soothes redness and irritation.

This is a treatment cream for nighttime use only. Start slow.

For Beginners: Start by using this cream only 2-3 nights per week for the first few weeks to allow your skin to get used to the retinol.

Step 1: In the evening, after cleansing your face, ensure your skin is completely dry.

Step 2: Dispense a pea-sized amount onto your fingertips.

Step 3: Gently apply to your entire face, avoiding the immediate eye area.

Step 4 (Crucial): The next morning, it is essential to wash your face and apply a sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product contains Retinol, which is a potent active ingredient. It can cause dryness, redness, or light peeling during the first few weeks of use as your skin adapts. This is a normal part of the "retinization" process.

The 2nd's Recommendation: For external use only. If irritation is severe or persists, reduce frequency or stop use. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

This is a really smart formula that tackles multiple skin concerns at once. The most important thing to remember with any retinol product is to introduce it to your skin slowly and to be very consistent with your sunscreen use in the morning. Retinol makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, so protecting it during the day is non-negotiable to see the best results.

This product is fragrance-free to minimize potential irritation when using active ingredients like retinol.

2 fl oz / 59 mL

I thought retinol was for wrinkles, not acne. Why is it in this?
Retinol is fantastic for both. The same mechanism that makes it great for wrinkles—speeding up cell turnover—is also what makes it great for acne. By encouraging your skin to shed dead cells more efficiently, it helps to prevent those cells from clogging your pores and causing breakouts.

Will this make my skin peel or irritated?
It might, initially. A period of dryness, light peeling, or redness is common for the first few weeks of using retinol. This is why it's so important to start by using it only a few nights a week and to make sure you're using a good moisturizer. This formula includes hyaluronic acid and niacinamide specifically to help calm the skin and reduce this effect.

Is the retinol in this strong?
This formula contains a 0.04% concentration of retinol, which is considered a gentle but effective dose, perfect for those who are new to retinol or have skin that is also dealing with breakouts. It's strong enough to be effective without being overly aggressive.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

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