When it comes to dealing with signs of aging with skin care products, retinol and peptides are two mission-critical ingredients. Yes, you can apply retinol serum and peptide serum individually as two steps, but why not try using one powerful formula that includes both? That’s what I like about the Nu Skin Ageloc Tru Face Peptide Retinol Complex ($80). This is this balanced retinol serum scoop, a mysterious worker with mature skin.
Benefits of this serum
If your skin is not aging the way you wanted, and if all of the sun from your youth is coming to the surface, then serum like this will help. Two of my favorite ingredients, retinol and peptides, are the science-backed formula stars. This works in a natural renewal process of skin and helps to visually reverse any signs of skin damage. In fact, this serum contains “the first clinically tested, naturally identical anti-aging peptide discovered by AI targeting important signs of aging.” The brand says, “As humans, we essentially have limited time to study ingredients. However, using AI, we can identify ideal ingredients that help us maximize the benefits of our products quickly and more effectively.” And this peptide technology has been proven to work synergistically with retinol, increasing its benefits.
Moreover, the mix is not just one form of retinol. Get two: stabilized pure retinol and retinoic acid ester (HPR). Together, especially when combined with peptides, it helps to promote cell turnover and improve thin lines, wrinkles, skin tone (aka dark spots and hyperpigmentation), skin texture (including large pores), and elastic appearance. To prevent these powerful ingredients from causing irritation, Nu Skin has added calming jojoba esters and soothing molecules called 4TB.
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In an 8-week clinical study, 97% of participants (using serum once a day at night) agreed that the serum was mild enough for daily use. Additionally, 100% of participants agreed that the product yielded results without unwanted side effects such as dryness, redness, flakes, and irritation. I have been able to withstand retinol and have tried a significant share of my product as a beauty editor over the past 15 years, but when I try retinol serum for the first time, my skin usually gets a little red or smacked. However, this did not cause any problems and I go until I say it’s safe for sensitive skin. (It’s always a patch test if you’re sensitive, especially with retinol.) I also love it’s refillable without fragrance and at a discounted price ($75).
How to use it
Apply serum to clean skin (face, neck, décolleté, and even the back of your hands) and continue with a moisturizer every night. Creamy serum blends easily into the skin and is not greasy. Brands recommend limiting exposure to sunlight, especially as the sensitivity of the sun can increase, especially during the first few weeks of use. Also, wear sunscreen every day (this applies to retinol products). Sun damage also cancels outcomes of hard work to achieve with a consistent skincare routine.
