Advanced Encapsulated Retinal 1 – 0.1% Retinal Serum

Retinaldehyde (Retinal) is an advanced form of Vitamin A, just one conversion step away from retinoic acid, the biologically active form used by the skin. Our 0.1% encapsulated retinal serum is designed for overnight skin renewal, helping to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture, pigmentation and loss of firmness.

Vegan Formula · No Added Fragrance · Essential-Oil Free

What This Serum Does

Advanced Encapsulated Retinal 1 combines 0.1% active retinal with a phospholipid-based encapsulation system that helps protect the retinal from degradation while supporting controlled delivery into the skin.

Retinal promotes skin-cell renewal and supports collagen production, helping to reduce the visible signs of skin ageing, refine uneven texture and improve the appearance of pigmentation over time.

The lightweight, nourishing emulsion combines squalane, jojoba and meadowfoam oils for comfortable application and a smooth skin feel, without added fragrance or essential oils.

WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE WITH CONSISTENT USE

• Smoother, more refined-looking skin texture
• Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Firmer, more supple-looking skin over time
• Improved appearance of uneven pigmentation and sun spots
• Brighter, more even-looking skin tone
• Skin that looks smoother and more renewed

• Improved overall appearance of ageing skin

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want a retinal serum for mature or ageing skin
• Fine lines, wrinkles or loss of firmness are becoming more noticeable
• Uneven skin texture or pigmentation is a concern
• You are looking for a high-performance Vitamin A night serum
• You are interested in progressing beyond conventional retinol
• You want an encapsulated retinal serum designed to support stability and controlled delivery
• You care deeply about what goes on your skin and won't compromise on ingredients

WHY RETINAL INSTEAD OF RETINOL?

Retinaldehyde, commonly called retinal, is a form of Vitamin A that requires just one conversion step to become retinoic acid, the biologically active form of Vitamin A in the skin.

By comparison, retinol requires two conversion steps — first to retinal, then to retinoic acid.

This makes retinal an attractive choice for those looking for a high-performance retinoid to address fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, texture and visible skin ageing.

Why Encapsulation Matters

Retinal is particularly sensitive to light, heat and oxygen, which can affect its stability.

Our retinal is incorporated into a phospholipid-based encapsulation system designed to help protect the active ingredient from degradation while supporting controlled delivery into the skin.

Advanced Encapsulated Retinal 1 contains 0.1% active retinal, the first strength in Intrinsic's progressive retinal range, formulated for consistent overnight use as skin tolerance develops.