[Anua] Nano Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum 30ml

[Anua] Nano Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum 30ml

Sale price  $19.99 Regular price  $27.99
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[Anua] Nano Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum 30ml

[Anua] Nano Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum 30ml

Sale price  $19.99 Regular price  $27.99

Best Suited For

  • ⌛ Mature Skin: Highly Effective. Mature users leave excellent reviews noting a visible reduction in fine lines and an improvement in overall skin firmness. The combination of 0.3% retinol and 8 peptides helps rebuild sagging skin areas, particularly around the cheeks and eyes.
  • 💡 Oily & Combination Skin: Excellent Texture & Pore Care. Reviewers praise its fast absorption, stating it "goes on smoothly and leaves zero greasy residue." Oily skin types report a noticeable reduction in pore size, blackheads, and daytime sebum production after 3–4 weeks.
  • 💧 Dry & Dehydrated Skin: Well-Tolerated. Unlike traditional retinols that cause intense dry flaking, dry-skinned clients note that this formula feels surprisingly creamy and hydrating, thanks to embedded Ceramides and moisture-locking lipids.
Be Cautious

🌹 Sensitive Skin & Rosacea: Introduction Must Be Slow. While Anua includes skin-soothing ingredients to lower the irritation index, it still contains 0.3% active retinol and Tea Tree Leaf Oil. Sensitive users report mild purging, redness, or peeling if they start using it nightly. It must be phased in slowly (2–3 times a week).

🛡️ Acne-Prone & 🔍 Comedogenic Skin: Expect a Purging Phase. Reviews from acne-prone users are highly mixed. Many report that it effectively lightens post-acne hyperpigmentation. However, because retinol accelerates skin cell turnover, many clients experience a 2-week purging period where underlying clogs surface as temporary breakouts.

🍄 Fungal Acne (Malassezia): Avoid. The formula contains Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, and Sorbitan Stearate. These lipids and fatty acid emulsifiers act as direct food sources that can cause fungal acne to flare up and itch.

Details

This serum is designed to target signs of aging and dullness by renewing the skin and promoting a brighter, firmer complexion. The nano-encapsulation technology used in the serum ensures the stable delivery of Retinol, minimizing irritation while maximizing benefits. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, thanks to its gentle formulation with soothing and hydrating ingredients. It helps smooth out fine lines, reduce the appearance of pores, and even out skin tone.

 

How to use

After cleansing and toning your skin, apply a small amount (1-2 pumps) of the serum to your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Gently pat the product into the skin until fully absorbed. Use it in your nighttime skincare routine, as retinol can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight. Follow up with a moisturizer to lock in hydration. For new users, it's recommended to start with 2-3 times a week and gradually increase usage as your skin builds tolerance.

 

Ingredients

Water, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide (5%), Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Potentilla Anserina Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Retinol (0.11%), Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Squalane, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, BHT, Oleic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, BHA, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Sorbitan Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Octyldodecanol, Phytosterols, Madecassoside, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Cholesterol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Caprylyl Glycol, Guaiazulene, Sucrose Distearate, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hexapeptide-9, Ceramide EOP

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