Revitalizing Serum elementrē
Revitalizing Serum elementrē
Revitalizing Serum elementrē
Revitalizing Serum
Revitalizing Serum elementrē
Revitalizing Serum elementrē
Revitalizing Serum elementrē
Revitalizing Serum
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Revitalizing Serum

elementrē

0.5% retinol serum

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  • 0.5% retinol: the ideal starting point
  • Refines texture and softens fine lines
  • With panthenol and vitamins C and E
  • 2 to 3 evenings a week
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This product is suitable for:
  • Skin ageing
  • Acne / oily skin
  • Pigmentation
Product information

elementrē Revitalizing Serum contains 0.5% retinol and is the strength to start with at elementrē if you have never used retinol before. It refines skin texture, softens fine lines and leaves skin smoother and brighter, while your skin gets used to vitamin A at a gentle pace.

What does Revitalizing Serum do for your skin?

Retinol is a form of vitamin A that speeds up cell renewal. As a result, skin texture becomes finer, fine lines and pigmentation gradually fade and pores are less likely to clog. Panthenol, diglycerin and allantoin keep the skin hydrated and calm, while vitamins C and E protect against free radicals. You will often notice smoother skin after four to six weeks; fine lines and pigmentation take a little more patience.

Who is Revitalizing Serum for?

For anyone who wants to start using retinol, and for uneven skin texture, first fine lines, dark spots or blemish-prone skin. Once you have tolerated 0.5% well for a while, you can move on to Renewing Serum with 1%. Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The formula contains fragrance.

How to use Revitalizing Serum

Evenings only, on clean, dry skin, on the face, neck and décolleté. Avoid the eye contour. Start with 2 to 3 evenings a week. A drier feeling or slight flaking in the first few weeks is normal; if so, use the serum less often. Always apply SPF 50+ during the day.

Tip from our skin therapists

Finish with Nourishing Cream to prevent dryness. Do not use acids, such as AHA Foamer, on the same evening as the serum; alternate them instead. In the morning, Brightening Serum is a great match.

Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Diglycerin, Trideceth-9, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Retinol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phospholipids, T-Butyl Alcohol, BHA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sphingolipids, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Glyceryl Oleate, Fragrance, Citric Acid
How to use

In the evening, apply a small amount of elementrē Revitalizing Serum to the cleansed face and neck. Gently massage the serum in with circular motions until fully absorbed. For best results, use the serum after a toner and before your moisturizer. Avoid direct contact with the eyes.

For first-time retinol users: start with 2 to 3 evenings a week to build up your skin's tolerance.

Please note: retinol makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so wear SPF 50+ every morning.

Using retinol in the morning is not recommended.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

We ship all orders with PostNL. Order on a working day before 2 pm and your order is processed and shipped the same day. Orders placed after 2 pm or at the weekend are processed on the next working day.

Once your order has been placed, you automatically receive an order confirmation by email. As soon as your parcel has been packed and shipped, you receive a shipping confirmation with a personal Track & Trace code, so you can easily follow your order.

In the Netherlands, your parcel is usually delivered the next working day. Deliveries to other countries may take longer, and delivery times may vary during busy periods or public holidays.

Returns

Not happy with your order? No problem. You have the right to return your order within 14 days of receipt.

To register a return, contact our customer service by email or through the contact form. Once approved, you receive further instructions for returning your order.

Frequently asked questions

Is this serum suitable if I have never used retinol?

Yes, that is exactly what it was developed for. Start with 2 to 3 evenings a week and build up slowly as long as your skin tolerates it well.

What can I expect in the first few weeks?

Your skin may temporarily feel drier, flake slightly or turn a little red. This is a well-known adjustment reaction to retinol and usually subsides within a few weeks. If so, use the serum less often and apply a soothing cream, such as Nourishing Cream. If the irritation is severe, stop and seek advice.

Can I use the serum in the morning?

No, evenings only. Retinol makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so wear SPF 50+ every morning, even when it is cloudy.

Can I use this during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not during pregnancy: avoid all products containing retinol during that time. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor or midwife first.

Does the serum also help with blemishes?

Yes. Retinol speeds up cell renewal, so pores are less likely to clog and blackheads and breakouts are reduced.

Can I combine it with vitamin C or an AHA product?

Vitamin C in the morning and retinol in the evening works perfectly. Use AHA Foamer, Exfoliating Night Gel or Enzyme Gel on a different evening from your retinol.

What is elementrē and which skin is it for?

elementrē is a Swiss dermocosmetic brand, developed in Geneva and made in France. It is offered through skin therapists and skin clinics and works with proven active ingredients such as glycolic acid, retinol, vitamin C and niacinamide, in concentrations you can safely use at home. It is suited to anyone who wants to make targeted improvements to blemish-prone skin, pigmentation spots, signs of aging or sensitive skin.

Why order elementrē from Cosmetique Totale?

Our skin therapists work with elementrē every day in practice and will help you choose the right product or routine free of charge. You can also return your order within 14 days.

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