Flawless Nightly Pro 5% Retinoid Serum

If your skin has become tolerant to a less potent retinoid but you have not yet reached your goals, it’s worth considering trading to a higher strength. We recommend at least 6 weeks tolerance of retinol or retinaldehyde, or retinyl retinoate before using Flawless Nightly Pro.

Use a retinoid is a bit like climbing a ladder - you start on a lower rung at the beginning to get skin used to it and become tolerant - meaning you experience all the benefits without irritation. But over time, it may be beneficial to increase the strength and go up a rung to maximise results and tackle more stubborn issues.

Yes you may - you may experience transient dryness or flaking. If you suffer from breakouts, it’s possible to experience purging again. This transition can be eased by using smaller amounts less often, as you did at the beginning. It should resolve with continued use.

The Dr Sam System is built around using a retinoid at night and azelaic acid by day, in combination with other complimentary active ingredients. As the power of your retinoid step increases at night, it becomes logical to focus on azelaic acid use in the day to minimise irritation but gain all the benefits of using 2 such synergistic ingredients together.

These are naturally more sensitive areas and caution should be applied. We’d recommend starting off with using Flawless Nightly Eye Serum around the eye area for 3 months first. Some individuals might then be able to increase to using Flawless Nightly Pro around the eyes; others will find it too powerful. Similarly, with the neck, Flawless Nightly Serum should be used for 3 months comfortably before attempting to use Flawless Nightly Pro.

Flawless Nightly Pro Serum is not suitable for use during pregnancy.

Yes, all Dr Sam's products are safe to use while breastfeeding.