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Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
Some By Mi

Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum

Serum · 30 mL

35%$22.15$34.00

Size: 30 mL

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Key ingredients

RetinolNiacinamidePanthenolCentellaGinseng

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Made for

Sensitive
Full ingredients (65)
  1. Water
  2. Cyclohexasiloxane
  3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
  4. Glycerin
  5. Methylpropanediol
  6. 1,2-Hexanediol
  7. Niacinamide
  8. Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
  9. Panthenol
  10. Tocopheryl Acetate
  11. Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
  12. Centella Asiatica Extract
  13. Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
  14. Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
  15. Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract
  16. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
  17. Centella Asiatica Root Extract
  18. Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
  19. Artemisia Capillaris Extract
  20. Eclipta Prostrata Extract
  21. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
  22. Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
  23. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  24. Glyceryl Stearate
  25. Bakuchiol
  26. Palmitic Acid
  27. Sodium Polyacrylate
  28. Stearic Acid
  29. Xanthan Gum
  30. Retinol
  31. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  32. Butylene Glycol
  33. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  34. Adenosine
  35. Tromethamine
  36. Polyquaternium-51
  37. Beta-Glucan
  38. Cetyl Alcohol
  39. BHT
  40. Collagen
  41. Myristic Acid
  42. BHA
  43. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
  44. Tocopherol
  45. Bifida Ferment Lysate
  46. Ceramide NP
  47. Saccharomyces Ferment
  48. Retinal
  49. Asiaticoside
  50. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
  51. Madecassoside
  52. Propylene Glycol
  53. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
  54. Glycolipids
  55. Glycine Soja (Soybean) Peptide
  56. Resveratrol
  57. Sucrose Distearate
  58. Asiatic Acid
  59. Madecassic Acid
  60. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  61. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
  62. PEG-100 Stearate
  63. Polysorbate 20
  64. Fragrance
  65. Ethylhexylglycerin

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

A purple Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum dropper bottle on a glossy lavender table between two clear glass spheres

Smooth + refine

A gentle daily retinol serum with retinal and bakuchiol, made for skin that’s new to retinoids.

Some By Mi built this serum around 0.1% retinol, the amount it considers right for daily use by retinol beginners, with a touch of retinal and plant-derived bakuchiol. It targets rough texture, enlarged-looking pores and the marks breakouts leave behind, while niacinamide, panthenol and a soothing centella complex keep even sensitive skin comfortable. The pale yellow, milky serum absorbs quickly.

Retinol, as printed on the bottle
0.1%
Retinol, as printed on the bottle
Bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative
5,000 ppm
Bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative
Certified by EVE VEGAN
Vegan
Certified by EVE VEGAN
Glossy drops of pale yellow, milky serum on a lavender surface beside a clear glass sphere

What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • Retinol + retinal

    Two forms of vitamin A that care for skin texture and acne marks. The retinol is kept at 0.1% so it can be used daily, and retinal adds a small 1 ppm boost.

    No. 30, 48 of 65 on the list

  • Bakuchiol

    A plant-derived antioxidant often paired with retinol, here at 5,000 ppm to keep the formula calm on acne-prone and sensitive skin.

    No. 25 of 65 on the list

  • Niacinamide + panthenol

    Vitamin B3 high on the list for a more even-looking tone, and pro-vitamin B5 to soften and comfort.

    No. 7, 9 of 65 on the list

  • Centella complex

    Centella and its active compounds soothe while a ceramide supports the skin barrier, so the retinoids sit more comfortably.

    No. 12, 46, 49, 51 of 65 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Kava
  • Ginseng berry
  • Licorice root
  • Fig
  • Tea tree
  • Neem leaf
  • Moringa seed oil
The Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum bottle on a lavender table beside three drops of pale yellow serum

How to use

Start slow, at night

  1. 1

    Evenings only

    Use it in your evening routine, after toner.

  2. 2

    Two or three drops

    For the first two weeks, apply a small amount once a day. Very sensitive skin can start every other day.

  3. 3

    Moisturize

    Follow with a moisturizing cream to keep skin from drying out.

  4. 4

    Build up

    From week three, once your skin has adjusted, increase how often and how much you use.

A single glossy drop of pale yellow serum on lavender with a clear glass sphere behind it

A first retinol for sensitive skin

Gentle enough to start with and made for every skin type, including sensitive, rough and acne-prone skin, for a smoother, more refined texture over time.

Good to know

  • Contains retinol and retinal. Use in the evening and wear sunscreen during the day. Patch test first, and don’t use it after laser treatments or together with physical or chemical peels.
  • Some flaking, redness or stinging can happen while skin adjusts. If irritation is severe, stop and see a dermatologist.
  • Contains fragrance.
  • Non-comedogenic tested, dermatologist tested and free of 20 potentially harmful ingredients. Sold in 30 mL and 50 mL.