Very Amazing Retinal is a powerful but gentle retinal serum clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin tone, texture and elasticity.
Very Amazing Retinal is a powerful but gentle retinal serum clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin tone, texture and elasticity.
Very Amazing Retinal is a powerful but gentle retinal serum clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin tone, texture and elasticity.
When people say it’s time to “get serious” about skincare? This is the serum they’re talking about.
Very Amazing Retinal is a powerful but gentle retinal serum clinically proven* to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin tone, texture and elasticity. It will help to firm and lift the skin, and overall hydrate, protect, and brighten your complexion.
Doing vitamin A the Go-To way means this is not-your-average retinal serum. Our formula contains 0.25% retinal in it’s encapsulated form (less potential for irritation; just as efficacious), which plays alongside niacinamide to even skin tone and help to strengthen your skin barrier, and peptides to support with firming and lifting around the mouth, nose, and brow. Plus, orobanche extract which helps to balance the skin microbiota, keeping it happy, healthy, and hydrated, and mushroom extract and centella to help protect the skin from irritation. The whole formula is designed to support your skin for a clearer, bouncier and more luminous face.
Serious ingredients. Visible results. No mucking around. Very Amazing Retinal is clinically proven* to:
reduce the appearance of fine lines by up to 40%
reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 30%
reduce pigmentation by up to 70%
*Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants.
Very Amazing Retinal is proof that vitamin A can be uncomplicated. And it can be gentle. This face serum is dermatologically tested to be suitable for all skin types and skincare levels. Consider it the go-to retinal for beginners, skintellectuals, and every face in between.
Retinoid use is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always consult your GP to determine exactly what your skin needs during this period.
This Product Will: Transform The Texture Of Your Skin!! It Will Not: Make Jokes. VERY SERIOUS SERUM.
To start - perhaps like me you have been led to believe that for a retinol based product to be effective you need to experience: peeling, burning, redness, flaking, sensitivity. Like me, you would be wrong! This product goes on like a silky hydrating dream. IT DOES: improve the texture of your skin. My skin has absolutely no texture! Soft as a cloud. It also somehow hydrates 🤷🏽♀️. Can’t explain how. Suspect magic involved. IT DOES NOT: cause any of the awful side effects I have listed above. Somehow this serum manages to be both gentle and effective simultaneously. A skincare miracle. Thank you Go-To overlords!! You have outdone yourself with this one.
Karen L.
People Have Been Saying I'm Glowing!!!
I mean, who doesn't love being told that they are 'glowing?!' This is exactly what people have been saying to me. Retinal has eased into my usual go-to night routine without a hitch. It feels silky smooth on my skin upon application. I've noticed a difference in my skin tone, red patches has eased and my skin feels smoother and more supple than ever before. This one is definitely staying in my night time routine cos I can't get enough of it. The go-to team have nailed it once again.
Sue Lee L.
Really Rad Retinal
I have been sitting in the fence about retinal. My sensitive and occasionally dry / normal skin is pretty low fuss. I get the occasional outbreak (usually from poor sleep /diet). I have been using this for 3 weeks and it is lightweight, odourless and a cool bright yoke coloured skin treatment. My skin is more even and bright. It shines! It feels smooth and it will be staple in my arsenal of goodies for a long time coming. If you haven’t yet tried retinal and looking for your gateway drug into it, this is your key. Start low and slow, use the sandwich technique for application and this baby will have you glowing like never before. I did get some initial irritation, but a half pump every 2-4 days was enough for my skin.
A multifunctional peptide that works to leave skin feeling plumper, firmer and smoother, all while reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Allantoin
Helps to soothe the skin and reduce skin redness.
Asiatic Acid
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin
Asiaticoside
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
This oil is non-greasy and lightweight with excellent moisturising properties to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olives, this ingredient is used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.
Citric Acid
Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.
Diheptyl Succinate
A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.
Diutan Gum
A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilise the formula as well provide a light skin feel.
Ethyl Macadamiate
A lightweight fatty acid derived from macadamia oil; a non-greasy oil that smooths and nourishes.
Gluconolactone
Used as a preservative, protecting Go-To products from microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.
Glycerin
A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.
Madecassic Acid
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Malic Acid
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Mushroom Extract
Used to help soothe and protect the skin.
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.
Orobanche Rapum Extract
Helps to plump and smooth the skin, as well as restoring the skin’s barrier and skin renewal.
Phospholipids
A lipid used to encapsulate retinal.
Propanediol
An excellent humectant, similar to glycerin, which adds moisture to the skin and reduces moisture loss.
Retinal
Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.
Saccharide Isomerate
A plant-based sugar that provides both instant and long-lasting skin hydration while also reducing dryness and irritation.
Sodium Benzoate
A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.
Sodium Citrate
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Sodium Dehydroacetate
A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.
Sodium Hydroxide
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Sodium PCA
A humectant that is a part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. This ingredient helps to maintain hydration levels in skin.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
This is used to help emulsify and stabilise the product.
Sorbitan Olivate
Derived from olive oil and used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.
Squalane
Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so helps product to absorb quickly, and reduce dryness.
Sunflower Oil
A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish dry skin. Hopeless on a flower crown.
Vitamin C
Also known as vitamin c; a supercharged antioxidant that helps to improve the firmness of the skin.
Vitamin E
A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.
Water
Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.
Ingredients For Very Amazing Retinal
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A multifunctional peptide that works to leave skin feeling plumper, firmer and smoother, all while reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Allantoin
Helps to soothe the skin and reduce skin redness.
Asiatic Acid
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin
Asiaticoside
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
This oil is non-greasy and lightweight with excellent moisturising properties to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olives, this ingredient is used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.
Citric Acid
Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.
Diheptyl Succinate
A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.
Diutan Gum
A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilise the formula as well provide a light skin feel.
Ethyl Macadamiate
A lightweight fatty acid derived from macadamia oil; a non-greasy oil that smooths and nourishes.
Gluconolactone
Used as a preservative, protecting Go-To products from microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.
Glycerin
A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.
Madecassic Acid
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Malic Acid
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Mushroom Extract
Used to help soothe and protect the skin.
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.
Orobanche Rapum Extract
Helps to plump and smooth the skin, as well as restoring the skin’s barrier and skin renewal.
Phospholipids
A lipid used to encapsulate retinal.
Propanediol
An excellent humectant, similar to glycerin, which adds moisture to the skin and reduces moisture loss.
Retinal
Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.
Saccharide Isomerate
A plant-based sugar that provides both instant and long-lasting skin hydration while also reducing dryness and irritation.
Sodium Benzoate
A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.
Sodium Citrate
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Sodium Dehydroacetate
A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.
Sodium Hydroxide
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Sodium PCA
A humectant that is a part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. This ingredient helps to maintain hydration levels in skin.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
This is used to help emulsify and stabilise the product.
Sorbitan Olivate
Derived from olive oil and used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.
Squalane
Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so helps product to absorb quickly, and reduce dryness.
Sunflower Oil
A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish dry skin. Hopeless on a flower crown.
Vitamin C
Also known as vitamin c; a supercharged antioxidant that helps to improve the firmness of the skin.
Vitamin E
A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.
Water
Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.
Serious ingredients. Visible results.
100% of Very Amazing Retinal users confirmed*:
their skin looked and felt firmer
their skin appeared more elastic and supple
and, their skin tone and texture had visibly improved
*Based on a 12 week consumer study of 33 participants.
Very Amazing Retinal Clinical Trial and Consumer Study Results
In just six weeks, the halfway mark, Very Amazing Retinal had made a very amazing impact*:
Over 90% of participants said their skin looked and felt smoother.
Over 90% of participants said their skin felt more elastic and supple.
Over 90% of participants said their skin felt tighter.
Over 90% of participants said the appearance of tired, dull skin was transformed.
Over 85% of participants said the product felt gentle on their skin.
Over 80% of participants said their skin overall looked more youthful.
Over 80% of participants said their skin tone and texture had visibly improved.
Over 80% of participants said their skin looked more lifted.
Over 80% of participants said their skin looked brighter and more radiant.
At eight weeks we asked select participants, specifically those with acne-prone skin, how Very Amazing Retinal appeared to be working** for them:
Over 85% of participants noticed an improvement in their overall skin appearance
Over 85% of participants noticed a reduction in the occurrence of breakouts or pimples
Over 80% of participants noticed a reduction in skin oiliness
Over 80% of participants noticed an improvement in how clear their pores were
Over 80% of participants noticed an improvement in uneven skin tone and texture
Over 75% of participants noticed an improvement in the appearance of post-pimple marks
After 12 weeks of the participants using Very Amazing Retinal every evening, the trial was complete, and our face serum had been clinically proven*** to:
Reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 33%.
Reduce the appearance of fine lines by up to 40%.
Improve skin smoothness by up to 40%.
Increase skin firmness by up to 15%.
Increase skin elasticity by up to 15%.
Improve skin brightness by up to 15%.
Reduce skin redness by up to 70%.
Reduce pigmentation by up to 70%.
*Based on a 6 week consumer study of 33 participants. **Based on an 8 week consumer study of 26 participants. ***Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants.
The Serum All My Friends - And Facialist - Want To Try
Mostly cos I won’t shut up about it. Also, my skin is looking pretty great. My hyperpigmentation is basically non-existent, to the point where my facialist, who I had not seen for 6 months, asked if I’d tried some fandangle new laser. Given it was directly after summer, when melanin really kicks off, this was extremely validating.
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Hero Ingredients
Hero Ingredients
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.
Retinal
Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.
Orobanche Extract
A herbaceous plant extract that helps to plump and smooth, as well as restoring your skin barrier.
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.
Retinal
Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.
Orobanche Extract
A herbaceous plant extract that helps to plump and smooth, as well as restoring your skin barrier.
Ingredients For Very Amazing Retinal
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A multifunctional peptide that works to leave skin feeling plumper, firmer and smoother, all while reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Allantoin
Helps to soothe the skin and reduce skin redness.
Asiatic Acid
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin
Asiaticoside
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
This oil is non-greasy and lightweight with excellent moisturising properties to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olives, this ingredient is used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.
Citric Acid
Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.
Diheptyl Succinate
A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.
Diutan Gum
A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilise the formula as well provide a light skin feel.
Ethyl Macadamiate
A lightweight fatty acid derived from macadamia oil; a non-greasy oil that smooths and nourishes.
Gluconolactone
Used as a preservative, protecting Go-To products from microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.
Glycerin
A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.
Madecassic Acid
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Malic Acid
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Mushroom Extract
Used to help soothe and protect the skin.
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.
Orobanche Rapum Extract
Helps to plump and smooth the skin, as well as restoring the skin’s barrier and skin renewal.
Phospholipids
A lipid used to encapsulate retinal.
Propanediol
An excellent humectant, similar to glycerin, which adds moisture to the skin and reduces moisture loss.
Retinal
Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.
Saccharide Isomerate
A plant-based sugar that provides both instant and long-lasting skin hydration while also reducing dryness and irritation.
Sodium Benzoate
A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.
Sodium Citrate
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Sodium Dehydroacetate
A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.
Sodium Hydroxide
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Sodium PCA
A humectant that is a part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. This ingredient helps to maintain hydration levels in skin.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
This is used to help emulsify and stabilise the product.
Sorbitan Olivate
Derived from olive oil and used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.
Squalane
Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so helps product to absorb quickly, and reduce dryness.
Sunflower Oil
A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish dry skin. Hopeless on a flower crown.
Vitamin C
Also known as vitamin c; a supercharged antioxidant that helps to improve the firmness of the skin.
Vitamin E
A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.
Water
Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.
Ingredients For Very Amazing Retinal
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A multifunctional peptide that works to leave skin feeling plumper, firmer and smoother, all while reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Allantoin
Helps to soothe the skin and reduce skin redness.
Asiatic Acid
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin
Asiaticoside
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
This oil is non-greasy and lightweight with excellent moisturising properties to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olives, this ingredient is used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.
Citric Acid
Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.
Diheptyl Succinate
A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.
Diutan Gum
A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilise the formula as well provide a light skin feel.
Ethyl Macadamiate
A lightweight fatty acid derived from macadamia oil; a non-greasy oil that smooths and nourishes.
Gluconolactone
Used as a preservative, protecting Go-To products from microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.
Glycerin
A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.
Madecassic Acid
A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.
Malic Acid
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Mushroom Extract
Used to help soothe and protect the skin.
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.
Orobanche Rapum Extract
Helps to plump and smooth the skin, as well as restoring the skin’s barrier and skin renewal.
Phospholipids
A lipid used to encapsulate retinal.
Propanediol
An excellent humectant, similar to glycerin, which adds moisture to the skin and reduces moisture loss.
Retinal
Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.
Saccharide Isomerate
A plant-based sugar that provides both instant and long-lasting skin hydration while also reducing dryness and irritation.
Sodium Benzoate
A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.
Sodium Citrate
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Sodium Dehydroacetate
A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.
Sodium Hydroxide
Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.
Sodium PCA
A humectant that is a part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. This ingredient helps to maintain hydration levels in skin.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
This is used to help emulsify and stabilise the product.
Sorbitan Olivate
Derived from olive oil and used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.
Squalane
Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so helps product to absorb quickly, and reduce dryness.
Sunflower Oil
A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish dry skin. Hopeless on a flower crown.
Vitamin C
Also known as vitamin c; a supercharged antioxidant that helps to improve the firmness of the skin.
Vitamin E
A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.
Water
Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.
Swipe Me
In the AM!
Very Amazing Retinal is Very Useful in your evening routine, only.
That A+ looking skin you see in the morning? It needs SPF protection.
In the PM!
Post-cleanse, and on dry skin, apply 1-2 pumps to your whole face. Right down to the neck and chest. Allow the serum to absorb into the skin, before following on with additional serums (non-active, hydrating is ok!), face oils, and creams.
Do not use exfoliating acids on the same day (try Skin Cycling instead). And if you are new to retinal or new to our formula, we recommend starting very slow. Try incorporating this serum into your evening routine once or twice a week, before gradually building up tolerance for more frequent use.
We said whole face, but you be the judge. If you’re looking to target fine lines around the eye only, or find this delicate area is much more sensitive than other parts of your face, we have a dedicated eye productthat should do the trick.
30% post-consumer recycled polypropylene plastic bottle Pump made from 3x 100% virgin materials: PP, PE, silicon Recyclable carton made from FSC-certified cardboard
All materials used are sourced from Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests, which are dedicated to responsible management of the environment
Ready to recycle your empties? Pop your empty packaging into a TerraCycle® bin at any local MECCA store.
TerraCycle®, the global leader in recycling the ‘unrecyclable’. Rather than throwing away your used bottles, jars and tubes the TerraCycle® program allows your used skincare packaging to be sorted, processed and transformed into something new, and useful.
Important! Empty products must be empty or almost empty. TerraCycle® will not accept any returns that still have product in them.
Only using once a week at the moment. Haven't noticed a huge difference. Leaves a orange tinge on face when applying, not that that matters overnight.
NM
Nic M.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
How old are you? 55-64 years old
What is your skin type? Combination
What are your skin concerns? Dehydration, Pigmentation, Fine Lines & Ageing, Acne & Congestion, Dullness
What did you like about this product? Hydrating, Gentle, Nourishing
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 days ago
First timer
I think I'm in love
LD
Lana D.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
How old are you? 45-54 years old
What is your skin type? Combination
What are your skin concerns? Dullness, Pigmentation, Acne & Congestion, Fine Lines & Ageing, Loss of Elasticity
What did you like about this product? Hydrating, Noticeable results
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Cannot live without!!
If I could give Very Amazing Retinal 70 bazillion stars, I would. This product has changed my skin for the better. I am 45 and have perimenopausal skin. I get breakouts, my skin is oily AND dry and the dullness is real. VAR brightens my skin and keeps it beautifully hydrated whilst also keeping fine lines at bay. Cannot live without. Thanks Go-To <3
CB
Conor B.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
How old are you? 35-44 years old
What is your skin type? Dry
What are your skin concerns? Pigmentation, Fine Lines & Ageing, Loss of Elasticity, Dullness
What did you like about this product? Gentle, Noticeable results, Layers Easily
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 weeks ago
Very amazing
This retinol is definitely very amazing. Lightweight, easy to layer, gentle on skin with visible results
BN
Breanne N.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
How old are you? 35-44 years old
What is your skin type? Combination
What are your skin concerns? Sensitivity, Pigmentation, Redness, Fine Lines & Ageing
What did you like about this product? Lightweight, Noticeable results
