Acne Essential Routine

Acne Essential Routine

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum

Acne Essential Routine

Tiege Hanley

Acne Essential Routine

Serum · 50 ingredients

A proven 3-piece routine that combats mild to severe acne and replenishes your natural skin barrier.

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum

Serum · 30 ingredients

A retinol serum formulated to address fine lines, uneven texture, enlarged pores, and blemishes, making it well-suited for oily, combination, and normal skin types. Retinol supports collagen production and helps fade dark spots, while bakuchiol—a botanical active with retinol-like properties—offers complementary anti-aging benefits with a reduced risk of redness or irritation. Rambutan extract rounds out the formula by targeting fine lines and supporting skin elasticity.

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How these two interact

Caution — space these apart

Additive irritation

Retinoid+BHA

Additive irritation

Use on separate days

Retinoid+AHA

Additive irritation

Use on separate days

Retinoid+Niacinamide

Buffers retinoid irritation

Niacinamide+Hyaluronic Acid

Barrier + hydration

Retinoid+Peptides

Repair + renewal

Peptides+Hyaluronic Acid

Anti-aging hydration

At a glance
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Price
$49
$30 less
$79
Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Mandelic Acid (AHA)

A gentle, large-molecule AHA — good for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Healing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant