Anti-Ageing Retinol Booster Serum
Korean FormulaRetinol, peptides and 1% panthenolWant to try vitamin A, but ease into it? This retinol serum works gently, night after night. Peptides help keep skin firm, and panthenol helps keep it calm. The result: smoother texture and less visible pores. And over the months, fine lines look softer too.
Softens fine lines
Firms and tones skin
Smooths skin texture
Refines the look of pores
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Description
Dr.Luvion Retinol Booster Serum is an evening face serum with retinol, peptides and 1% panthenol, in a Korean formula. Retinol is the classic form of vitamin A: it works slowly and gradually.
What it does: smooths skin texture and refines the look of pores. Firms and tones. Over the months, fine lines become less visible.
Who it's for: retinol beginners – anyone who has never used vitamin A and wants to start gently. Once your skin is ready, the next step up is our Retinal Booster, made with retinal.
What makes this serum special?
Three things. Retinol: the classic form of vitamin A, which helps skin renew itself. Peptides, which help keep skin firm. And 1% panthenol with allantoin: they soothe and hydrate while the retinol works. That's why it's such a gentle, gradual way to start with vitamin A.
Is it just an anti-ageing formula?
No. As well as retinol, there are peptides, which help keep skin firm. Panthenol and allantoin soothe and hydrate. Adenosine helps smooth fine lines. Vitamin E helps protect the skin. It smooths, firms and soothes: all in one step, every evening.
Ingredients
Aqua, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Retinol, Allantoin, Arginine, Undecane, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Adenosine, Tridecane, Disodium EDTA, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Myristyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Carotene, Glucose, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Dipeptide-2, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4.
How to use
1. Start with 3–4 evenings a week; after 1–2 months, once your skin has adjusted, use it every day.
2. Apply a small amount to a clean, dry face and neck. A little goes a long way. You can use it around the eyes, but less often and with care.
3. In the morning, always apply sunscreen, even in winter: our SPF 50+ Anti-Ageing Face Cream is made for exactly this.
Also using the Retinal Booster? Never use both on the same night: apply the Serum on the nights you're not using the Retinal Booster.
Read before use
Contains vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use.
You may feel a slight tingle when you apply it, and that's normal: the formula contains micro-spicules (Hydrolyzed Sponge), tiny sponge particles. In the first few weeks your skin may also feel tight while it gets used to vitamin A. If that happens, use it less often and apply a hydrating, soothing moisturiser. Very sensitive skin? Patch test on a small area first. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Don't use it if you're taking prescription retinoids, either as tablets or as a cream.
Shipping and Returns
Free tracked shipping. 90-Day Results or Money Back Guarantee, even on opened bottles. Just email us at support@drluvion.com.
Drag the slider: on the left, the right amount (just one drop); on the right, the serum smoothed over the face.
A small amount covers your face and neck: using more won't help.
1 · The right amount
2 · Applied to the face
Ingredients chosen to ease you in gently
Retinol
The classic form of vitamin A. It helps skin renew itself, so texture looks smoother and fine lines softer.
Smoothing
Peptides
They help keep skin firm and toned, night after night.
Firming
Panthenol 1% and allantoin
They soothe and hydrate while the retinol works, so skin feels less tight.
Soothing
Adenosine and vitamin E
Adenosine helps smooth fine lines. Vitamin E helps protect the skin.
Line-smoothing
1. Apply in the evening to clean, dry skin
Smooth a small amount over your face and neck. A little is plenty: using more won't help. You can use it around the eyes, but less often and with care.
2. Let the retinol get to work
Retinol helps skin renew itself. Meanwhile, peptides help keep it firm, and 1% panthenol and allantoin help keep it calm and hydrated.
3. Build up gradually
Take it slowly: your skin needs time to get used to it. Start with 3–4 evenings a week; after 1–2 months, once your skin has adjusted, use it every day. In the morning, always apply sunscreen.
or Money Back Guarantee
Use the serum consistently in the evening, as directed, for at least 2 months. No results? Request a refund within 90 days of delivery. You don't need to send the product back.
Smoother, firmer and more even skin
A gentle start with vitamin A:
- Smooths texture and refines pores
- Firms and tones
- Softens fine lines
- With soothing 1% panthenol and allantoin
How soon will I see results?
Retinol works gradually. The first few weeks give your skin time to adjust. With consistent evening use, skin texture becomes smoother and, over the months, fine lines become less visible. Everyone's skin responds at its own pace, which is why you have 90 days to try it.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Retinol works more gradually than retinal, and the formula contains 1% panthenol and allantoin, which soothe the skin. It's fragrance-free. It does contain micro-spicules, though, so it may tingle a little when you apply it. Very sensitive skin? Patch test on a small area first and start with fewer evenings a week. Rosacea or an eczema flare-up? Check with your dermatologist first. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How long does one bottle last?
Each bottle contains 30 ml. Used every day, it lasts about a month. At the start, when you're using it 3–4 times a week, it lasts longer.
What's the difference between retinol and retinal?
Retinol (the one in this serum): your skin has to convert it in two steps before it can use it. That's why it works slowly: it's a gradual way to start. Retinal (the one in our Retinal Booster): it needs just one step. That's why it works more directly. Retinol helps; retinal does much more. Prescription vitamin A: it's already in its active form. It's the strongest and the most irritating, and it should only be used with a doctor's prescription.
Can I use it on my neck and décolletage too?
Yes. The neck and décolletage show signs of ageing early too. Follow the same routine as for your face, but more cautiously, as the skin there is more sensitive. Start with 3–4 evenings a week; after 1–2 months, once your skin has adjusted, use it every day.
What if it doesn't work for me?
You're covered by our 90-Day Results or Money Back Guarantee. Use it consistently in the evening for at least 2 months. No results? Email us at support@drluvion.com within 90 days of delivery: we'll refund you in full, and you don't need to send the product back.
Can I use it with the Retinal Booster?
Yes, but never on the same night. They're both forms of vitamin A, and together they'd be too much for your skin. Use the Serum on the nights you're not using the Retinal Booster. If your skin feels tight or stings one evening, skip vitamin A that night and just apply a hydrating, soothing moisturiser.
Can I use it in summer too?
Yes, you can start in any season. The serum goes on in the evening. In the morning, always wear sunscreen, even when it's cloudy. And stay out of the sun during the hottest hours, even with sunscreen on. For the morning, there's our SPF 50+ Anti-Ageing Face Cream.