Rest Religion Retinal Skin Restoring Serum with 0.1% Retinal, Bio Retinol, Peptides & Niacinamide, Face Serum for Anti-Aging, Fine Lines & Hyperpigmentation

Product makes my skin feel great. It does have a more earthy smell to it but the combination of both the serum & moisturizer makes for a perfect bedtime skin routine.

The packaging of this product is aesthetically pleasing; it comes in a sturdy box with a pretty ombre effect and embossed brand and product name. However, the white text on the light background makes it a little hard to read the ingredients. The bottle that contains the product protects it from light, and the well-fitting cap prevents the pump from being accidentally activated when in a travel bag. The 1oz bottle would travel well and wouldn’t take up too much room. The pump is perfect for my needs as it is very easy to dispense a very small amount. Since I only use small amounts of this product in targeted areas, I appreciate the level of control it provides. It also makes it easy to stretch out the product, too.The serum is lightweight and absorbs easily into my skin. It leaves my skin feeling very soft, hydrated, and non-sticky. If there is a scent, I don’t notice it. I haven’t experienced any issues with using this product over the last couple of weeks. However, I am using it sparingly, as I mentioned, in targeted areas such as my forehead and under-eye area. So far, I’m pleased with the initial results of using this product and will continue to incorporate it into my PM skincare routine.Since I’m satisfied with the hydrating and softening effects of this serum, achieved with such a small amount of product, I do feel like it offers decent value so far. I look forward to seeing the benefits of longer-term use.Here are the ingredients:Water (Aqua)Ethylhexyl OlivatePropanediolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl Stearate CitrateGlycerinNiacinamideAcetyl Hexapeptide-8RetinalBidens Pilosa ExtractLinum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed ExtractAstrocaryum Murumuru (Palm) Seed ButterGossypium Herbaceum Seed OilSqualanePanthenolBisabololZingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractTocopheryl AcetateDimethiconePolyglyceryl-3 Stearate1,2-HexanediolHydroxyapatiteXanthan GumHydrogenated LecithinCaprylhydroxamic AcidPolysilicone-11Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateMaltobionic AcidSodium BenzoateSodium Hydroxide

First off, the bottle that this product comes in is so cute. I love the colors and the pump makes the product really easy to disperse. It is really light, so I'm not sure how much product it actually includes inside it. Either way, I can cover my whole face with just one pump. The serum goes on smoothly and absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky residue.I have sensitive skin around my eyes, so I try really hard to avoid this area when applying a product i know has the tendency to irritate. I always make sure to apply a barrier cream to my eyelids and the area above my eyelid. With this serum I experienced irritation directly under my eye, which doesn't normally happen. The skin was red and super itchy. I don't apply the product there, I'm assuming it transfers while I am sleeping or working out the next morning. Even though I tried to follow the every other day rule when applying this product until my skin builds up tolerance, I experienced the irritation the next day after using the first time. I took a couple of days off and then tried applying it again making sure to apply barrier cream both under the eye and above it which seemed to help. This is a pretty strong product, so I think with long term use it could provide real results. I haven't seen anything noticeably improved since using it.

I have been using various serums for a while now and this is the first time I've encountered a serum with a weird color. This "Retinal Skin Restoring Serum With 0.1% Retinal, Bio Retinol, Peptides & Niacinamide, Face Serum For Anti Aging, Fine Lines & Hyperpigmentation" is unlike other serums that are white or colorless, as it has a yellowish tint.The serum, like others I use, is easy to apply and easily absorbed by my skin. I have been using a retinol-based serum that I only use at night, and similarly, I am using this every other night as per the instructions. The first time I used a Retinol-based product I felt a tingling sensation, but not with this. I guess my skin has become used to the ingredients. Retinal is almost the same as retinol, except it is more potent and quick-acting.So far, I am seeing some slight changes in my skin - it is more vibrant. Pores and wrinkles seem slightly less noticeable. I will keep using this serum M-W-F, as it is easier for me to remember than doing it every other night. It's good stuff!

I usually use prescription retinol but I was curious about retinal. I used to use 0.5% but it was too irritating. I was using it for over a year, and the irritation would never go away So I switched to 0.25% and have had zero irritation but results have also been so slow the past 6 months. So I decided to try this one because it has additional benefits like peptides and niacinamide and is supposed to work faster. It is a very bright yellow but it disappears. I use about 3 pumps for my face at night. Surprisingly, it does not irritate my skin at all. It doesn’t seem to be working on my clogged pores any faster than the prescription retinol though. It’s also extremely overpriced.

I like this Rest Religion Retinal Skin Restoring Serum with 0.1% Retinal, but am not a fan of the scent. It also has a yellow tint to it. I sometimes find when I wake up in the morning before I wash my face that my face has a slight yellowy tint. This serum goes on light and is quickly absorbed into the skin. It does not leave my face feeling sticky at all and I feel fresh faced going to bed at night. The bottle has a pump dispenser on top which releases just enough serum to cover my entire face. The bottle is very light and it is hard to tell how much is in here or how long it will last. I have only been using for about a week, so I haven't noticed any difference yet, but I do like how it makes my skin feel.