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A morning and evening framework based on how your skin feels and your experience with vitamin A. It gives you a practical starting point rather than a diagnosis, and you can still explore every suitable option.
Based on your answers
We haven’t selected a retinoid. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to conceive or unsure whether a retinoid is appropriate, please check any new active product with your clinician before starting.
Morning step
Choose one gentle cleanser. If your skin already feels comfortable in the morning, rinsing with water can be enough.
A gentle cream cleanser
200ml
Why this was chosen
A straightforward starting cleanser if your skin is easily irritated or often feels tight after washing.
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A foaming mousse cleanser
150ml
Why this was chosen
An alternative if you prefer a foaming cleanser and don’t enjoy a creamier texture.
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A gentle foaming cleanser
150ml
Why this was chosen
A balanced choice if you like the feel of a foaming cleanser but still want the routine to remain gentle and straightforward.
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Morning step
A foundational morning step unless there is a contraindication. Choose the texture you are most likely to use consistently beneath your SPF.
Rich, oil-based texture
30ml
Why this was chosen
The richest vitamin C texture here, for dry-feeling skin or anyone who prefers an oil beneath sunscreen.
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A balanced lightweight cream
30ml
Why this was chosen
A middle-ground texture when you want something lighter than an oil but richer than a water-based serum.
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Water-based and fast absorbing
30ml
Why this was chosen
The lightest-feeling option here if you prefer quick-absorbing layers beneath your daily SPF.
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Morning step
The foundation of a morning routine. The best choice is the finish you will happily apply in the right amount every day.
A matte-finish mousse
50ml
Why this was chosen
A useful starting point if you dislike a dewy or cream-heavy final layer and prefer a more matte finish.
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A light, sheer-finish cream
50ml
Why this was chosen
A versatile middle ground when you want daily comfort with a lighter finish that is easy to layer.
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A rich, hydrating cream
50ml
Why this was chosen
A more moisturising final step for people who want their daily UV protection to feel rich and comforting.
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Before cleansing · when needed
Use this as an additional first step, then follow with a wash-off cleanser. Micellar water isn’t the standalone cleanse.
A gentle first cleanse
400ml
Why this was chosen
Useful for loosening makeup and tinted sunscreen before your usual cleanser, without turning every evening into a long routine.
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Evening step
Remove sunscreen, make-up and the day without leaving your skin stripped or tight.
Creamy, non-foaming exfoliating cleanse
150ml
Why this was chosen
A useful option if you prefer a cream cleanser and already tolerate exfoliating acids. On retinal nights, a plain gentle cleanser may be the better choice if your skin becomes dry or reactive.
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Gel cleanse for oilier or congested skin
200ml
Why this was chosen
Mandelic acid can suit skin that wants a cleaner-feeling gel wash without a harsh scrub. It is still an active cleanser, so use a gentler alternative if pairing it with treatment feels too much.
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Fresh foaming cleanse for oilier skin
150ml
Why this was chosen
A foaming option for oily or blemish-prone skin. If your face feels tight after cleansing, use a gentler cleanser rather than adding more treatment.
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Evening step
Choose one treatment option. Stronger isn’t automatically better; choose one your skin can use consistently.
A peptide treatment without retinoids
30ml
Why this was chosen
This gives you a treatment step without vitamin A. It may suit very sensitive skin, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or anyone establishing a consistent routine first. Confirm pregnancy and breastfeeding suitability with your own clinician.
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Lower-strength retinal for beginners
30ml
Why this was chosen
Crystal Retinal 3 is the gentler entry point when your basic routine is settled and you’re ready to introduce a retinoid. Start gradually; move up only after consistent, comfortable use.
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A step up for regular vitamin A users
30ml
Why this was chosen
Crystal Retinal 6 suits skin already comfortable with a lower-strength retinoid. It offers progression without assuming that the highest concentration will give the best experience.
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Higher-strength retinal for experienced users
30ml
Why this was chosen
Crystal Retinal 10 is the clearest advanced starting point if you already tolerate retinal well and want to remain with a retinal-only treatment before considering the highest concentration.
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The highest Crystal Retinal concentration
30ml
Why this was chosen
Crystal Retinal 20 is reserved for highly experienced users who have already used Crystal Retinal 10 consistently and comfortably. Choose 10 instead if there is any doubt about tolerance.
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A combined retinoid-and-acid alternative
Why this was chosen
AlphaRet combines a retinoid with an exfoliating acid. It may suit someone who wants both in one formula, but a retinal-only option is clearer if sensitivity or too many active products is a concern.
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Add one moisturiser if treatment leaves your skin dry or tight. If your skin already feels comfortable, you don’t need to add one.
A lightweight evening moisturiser
50ml
Why this was chosen
A cream-gel texture that hydrates without a heavy final layer. It may suit oily or combination skin, or anyone who dislikes residue.
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A middle-weight evening moisturiser
50ml
Why this was chosen
A richer finish for normal-to-dry skin or for nights when treatment leaves skin dry or tight, without using the heaviest cream.
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