Flawless Nightly 2% Retinoid Serum

We would not advise this when starting to use Flawless Nightly Serum. Watch our Retinoid Revelation Series for more guidance.

All Actives should be used with care if you have dry or sensitive skin. Watch Dr Sam's Retinoid Revelation Series for tips on getting started.

Yes, provided you observe good sun protection behaviour. Watch Dr Sam’s video on retinoid use in summer.

No, avoid putting this product around the delicate eye area or on your lips. Try applying a barrier layer of moisturiser around the eyes (“moisturiser goggles”) and lip balm on lips for extra protection before applying Flawless Nightly Serum.

All Actives may require an adjustment period, especially if you have sensitive skin. The key is to start using smaller amounts less often and build gradually. For guidance, watch our Retinoid Revelation series. If you do experience irritation (redness, flaking, dryness) take a break and use our tips on managing Retinoids at the beginning of your journey to reduce the intensity. Discontinue if irritation persists.

This will vary on your skin type, watch Dr Sam’s Retinoid Revelation series for guidance.

If you're new to retinol, retinaldehyde or retinyl retinoate, and do not have at least 6 weeks of tolerance then we recommend starting with Flawless Nightly Serum. However, if your skin has become tolerant to a less potent retinoid such as Flawless Nightly Serum but you have not yet reached your goals, it’s worth considering trading to a higher strength such as Flawless Nightly Pro.

Flawless Nightly Serum is not suitable for use during pregnancy, however all Dr Sam's products are safe to use while breastfeeding.

No.

No. Retinoids actually thicken the skin’s epidermis and dermis, hence their benefits in the signs of premature ageing.