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Retinol Alternative

Retinol Alternative

Gently Combats Signs Of Aging

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
204 Reviews
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    Our Retinol Alternative allows you to enjoy all the same retinol benefits that combat signs of aging, while being gentler on your skin. Make sure you grab a full size bottle for your bathroom counter and a mini bottle for when you’re traveling. Full size: 40 ml / 1.35 fl oz. Travel size: 15 ml / .50 fl oz. 

    Why You'll Love It:

    Bakuchiol and argan oil diminish the appearance of wrinkles, visibly firm skin, and hydrate

    Nourishes even the most sensitive skin to improve overall texture

    Restores a youthful glow by infusing your skin with moisturizing goodness

    How To Use:

    Use nightly on clean, dry skin. Follow with your favorite moisturizer.

    Care Instructions:

    Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Do not use on broken or damaged skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately. Avoid getting into eyes, if contact occurs rinse with water.

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    Vegan
    Sulfate Free
    Gluten Free
    Synthetic Fragrance Free
    Phthalate Free

    We’re Leaping Bunny certified!

    What exactly does that mean?

    Leaping Bunny provides the best assurance that a product is free of animal testing at all stages of development. In order to become Leaping Bunny certified, Uncommon Beauty complies with requirements that go beyond current laws. All of our products and ingredients follow the cruelty free criteria outlined by Leaping Bunny.

    Real Ingredients

    Bakuchiol diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, visibly evens skin tone, visibly plumps skin, and brightens.

    Blend of Bisabolol and Ginger Extract helps soothe and calm sensitive skin.

    Argan Oil hydrates, moisturizes, nourishes, visibly evens skin tone, and helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

    Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that can help improve skin texture and provide anti-aging properties.

    Tocopherol is a powerful antioxidant.

    FULL LIST OF INGREDIENTS

    Water (Aqua), Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Jojoba Esters , 1,2-Hexanediol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Tocopherol, Bakuchiol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Citrate, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Carrageenan, Myristyl Glucoside, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

    Your questions, answered.

    Is Uncommon Beauty a clean beauty brand?

    The Uncommon Clean mission is to create clean, safe, and transparent skincare and fragrance products that you can feel confident using time and time again. While there’s no finite definition of “clean skincare” or “clean fragrance,” we hold our formulas to extremely high standards — everything must be vegan, Leaping Bunny certified, gluten free, silicone free, sulfate free, paraben free, petrolatum free, and phthalate free. Additionally, all skincare is fragrance free, our eau de parfum is EWG verified, and we banned over 2,700 ingredients from our skincare and fragrance product formulations that do not align with our standards. We are also 100% transparent about every ingredient in our skincare and fragrance formulas — nothing’s a secret here.

    Is Uncommon Beauty vegan and Leaping Bunny certified?

    Are other companies still making products that aren’t? Of course our products are cruelty free. We even took the extra step to become Leaping Bunny certified and make all of our products vegan (you’re welcome.)

    Are your products fragrance free?  

    All of our skincare products are synthetic fragrance free. If you notice a product has a scent, that’s because of the ingredients we use. For example, if the Enhanced Pineapple Peptide Nectar has a pineapple scent, that’s because we use pineapple extract in it.

    4.8
    Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Based on 204 reviews
    Reviews Summary
    Everyone's saying this cream is lightweight, gentle, and absorbs quickly into skin. Users frequently mention it's perfect for sensitive skin, with many noting they can use it nightly without irritation. Common feedback includes visible improvements in skin texture, smoothness, and a morning glow. Many reviews mention it as an effective alternative to traditional retinol, particularly for those who found retinol too harsh. Customers report noticing differences within weeks of use, with several becoming repeat purchasers. While most praise its gentle formula and effectiveness, a few users experienced breakouts or didn't notice significant changes.
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    204 reviews
    • DZ
      Dana Z.
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      Retinol Alternative Full Size / 1.35 fl oz
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 35-44
      Skin Type Combination
      Skin Concerns/Sensitivity Non-Reactive
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      22 seconds ago
      Love!

      Really like this skincare product. I’ve been using uncommon beauty for years and I am happy to have this as part of my daily routine without causing irritation!

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    • MB
      Megan B.
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      Retinol Alternative Full Size / 1.35 fl oz
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 35-44
      Skin Type Dry
      Skin Concerns/Sensitivity Highly Reactive (unknown cause)
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      3 days ago
      Perfect for sensitive

      I have sensitive skin and this retinol is perfect for it! It doesn’t make me want to scratch my skin off in the middle of the night. Just what I needed!

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    • BR
      Brooke R.
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      Retinol Alternative Full Size / 1.35 fl oz
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25-34
      Skin Type Combination
      Skin Concerns/Sensitivity Acne Prone, Highly Reactive (unknown cause)
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      5 days ago
      Nighttime Staple

      I love that this retinol isn’t as harsh as the typical ones. It great for using every night & has become a staple in my routine. This is the first uncommon beauty product I bought many years ago & still love it.

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    • BR
      Brooke R.
      Verified Buyer
      Reviewing
      Retinol Alternative Full Size / 1.35 fl oz
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25-34
      Skin Type Combination
      Skin Concerns/Sensitivity Acne Prone, Highly Reactive (unknown cause)
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      5 days ago
      OG Product

      I started buying uncommon beauty with this product. I absolutely love it! I use in my nighttime skin routine. It’s not nearly as harsh as other retinols which is great for my sensitive skin but it still does the job I want it to.

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    • KG
      Kelly G.
      Verified Buyer
      Reviewing
      Retinol Alternative Full Size / 1.35 fl oz
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25-34
      Skin Type Combination
      Skin Concerns/Sensitivity Highly Reactive (unknown cause)
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 week ago
      Nice alternative to retinol

      I do use retinol but I need to be careful how often I use it. This has been a nice alternate when I’m not using it. Since using all of the uncommon skincare products, my skin has been more moisturized and glowy.

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