AlphaRet® Overnight Clearing Serum

Name: AlphaRet® Overnight Clearing Serum
Brand: Skinbetter Science
SKU: 850004061862
Price: 185.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€185,00

Dr Laura's Notes

Skin Type:

Oily, Combination, Blemish-Prone, Acne-Prone | Including skin with concurrent signs of ageing. PM only. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

This is for you if…

This is the PM serum to reach for if your skin is oily or blemish-prone and you also want to address the early signs of ageing — fine lines, uneven texture, enlarged pores — without managing two separate treatment products in the evening. The AlphaRet molecule (retinoid + lactic acid AHA) handles the anti-ageing and resurfacing element, while Salicylic Acid (BHA) goes into the pore to decongest, clarify and control oil. Zinc PCA helps balance sebum production over time. Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate and the botanical calming complex mean it does all of this with significantly less irritation than pairing a retinoid and an acid separately. If you've struggled to find an anti-ageing retinoid product that doesn't make oily or blemish-prone skin worse — or if you're using multiple single-ingredient products and want to consolidate — this is a strong option. Award-winner for Best Anti-Ageing Serum for Oily and Blemish-Prone Skin, Cosmopolitan 2022.

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Size

30ml

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A uniquely formulated retinoid-based serum designed for those who wish to maintain a youthful-looking complexion and clarify the appearance of oilier, blemish-prone skin.

Gentle retinol serum by Skinbetter Science

AlphaRet® technology for effective overnight retinol treatment

Helps improve the appearance of breakouts and congestion

Supports smoother skin texture and clearer-looking skin

Designed for acne-prone and breakout-prone skin

Retinol serum formulated to minimise irritation

Suitable for nightly use as part of a consistent routine

Apply a thin layer all over the face at night. Avoid the eye area. Use of a sunscreen during the day is highly recommended.
Aqua/Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, PPG-3 Isostearyl Methyl Ether, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Steareth-2, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Salicylic Acid, Oligopeptide-10, Sodium Hyaluronate, Decylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Honey Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium EDTA, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate.

Both use the patented AlphaRet molecule — a retinoid combined with lactic acid AHA — for anti-ageing and resurfacing benefit. The key difference is who they're designed for. The Overnight Cream is a richer, cream-format treatment suited to normal, dry and combination skin wanting anti-ageing results. The Clearing Serum adds Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA and Decylene Glycol to specifically address blemish-prone, oily or congested skin — it's designed to clarify pores and balance sebum alongside the anti-ageing work. If your skin is oily or prone to breakouts, the Clearing Serum is the more appropriate choice.
Salicylic Acid is a BHA — oil-soluble, which allows it to penetrate into the pore and dissolve the sebum and dead cell debris that causes congestion and breakouts. At the concentration in this serum it improves skin clarity, visibly minimises pore appearance, reduces active blemishes and helps prevent future breakouts. Combined with the AlphaRet exfoliation at the skin surface and the anti-inflammatory botanical complex, the result addresses congestion from multiple angles simultaneously.
Zinc PCA is a zinc compound combined with a natural skin moisturising factor (PCA). Zinc has well-documented sebum-regulating and antimicrobial properties relevant to oily and blemish-prone skin. PCA provides humectant hydration. Together they help balance oil production and maintain skin comfort without drying.
The formula is specifically engineered to minimise these side effects. The AlphaRet molecule delivers retinoid efficacy with significantly less irritation than standalone retinoids. Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol and the botanical calming complex actively buffer any potential dryness or sensitivity. In the clinical study — 12 weeks of nightly use in patients with mild-to-moderate oily blemish-prone skin — improvements were demonstrated with little-to-no irritation.