Rapid Renewal Serum 16 is Cosmedix's Rapid Renewal Serum, thoughtfully formulated for those who want the proven benefits of Retinol without the irritation that typically comes with it.
As a retinoid-dominated formula that offers an exceptional age-defying effect for people with any skin type, this PM serum adds optimal moisture to the skin, in addition to a clinical Retinoid treatment.
The hero ingredient is 16% LG-Retinex, a proprietary Microencapsulated Retinol Complex exclusive to Cosmedix. This encapsulation technology wraps both Retinol and Retinal in a protective delivery system that releases actives gradually onto the skin, reducing the risk of reactivity while maintaining the efficacy that Retinoids are known for.
Since the actives are gradually released, the skin has time to react and absorb. Naturally, there are no cases of high reactivity from applying Serum 16 so far. The microencapsulated formula works gradually to make the skin free from fine lines within weeks.
The bonus: no peeling, redness, or tightness that standard Retinol products so often cause. Serum 16 also packs in Sodium Hyaluronate, which works alongside the Retinoid complex to replenish moisture at the skin's surface, visibly plumping fine lines and softening the complexion's overall texture.
Paired with Squalane, a skin-identical emollient that mimics the skin's own natural oils, the formula maintains moisture levels throughout the night, leaving skin nourished rather than stripped by morning.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) rounds out the core active complex, providing antioxidant protection against environmental stressors that accelerate visible aging. Its presence in the formula also supports the skin's tolerance of the Retinoid complex, creating a more balanced experience for those who have previously found Retinol too harsh.
The formula is further enriched with Safflower Oleosomes, Glycosaminoglycans, and Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate. All of them are moisture-binding and skin-conditioning agents that reinforce the skin's natural barrier and help lock in the hydration delivered overnight.
In addition, the Honeysuckle Flower Extract adds a calming, antioxidant-rich botanical note that soothes the skin as the actives work.
Cosmedix combines encapsulated retinol and skin calmers to create a unique matrix. But, instead of skin impairments, continuous gentle anti-aging Retinol use here will make your skin smoother, polished, and fresh.