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Hale & Hush Rare Retinal Serum

$62.00
$62.00

 

 

 

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Hale & Hush Rare Retinal Serum — advanced retinaldehyde serum for fine lines, dark spots, and uneven texture. Gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Use: Evening | Targets: Fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, uneven texture

What it does for your skin

Retinaldehyde is one step closer to retinoic acid than retinol — which means faster results with far less irritation. This lightweight overnight serum reduces fine lines, fades dark spots, and smooths texture while a calming base of aloe, niacinamide, and cloudberry oil keeps sensitive skin comfortable throughout.

Key benefits

  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles with consistent use
  • Fades dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage
  • Smooths and refines skin texture
  • Promotes collagen production and cell renewal
  • Gentle enough for sensitive skin — far less irritating than traditional retinol
  • Niacinamide brightens and calms alongside the retinaldehyde

Best for

Anyone targeting signs of aging — especially clients who have tried retinol before and found it too harsh. This is the retinoid for sensitive skin that still wants real results.

How to use

Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin in the evening, avoiding the eye area. Follow with moisturizer. If new to retinaldehyde, start every other night and build up gradually. Always wear SPF 50 in the morning — non-negotiable with any Vitamin A.

Why Jasmine Skin Care loves it

"Retinaldehyde skips a conversion step that retinol doesn't — so you get better results with less irritation. The clients I've put on this who couldn't tolerate retinol before have been genuinely amazed. Start slow, always follow with moisturizer, and let it work. This is the one I recommend when clients are ready to get serious about aging."

Key ingredients

  • Retinal (Retinaldehyde) — one step closer to retinoic acid than retinol; stimulates collagen, accelerates cell turnover, and reduces fine lines and pigmentation more efficiently and with less irritation
  • Niacinamide — brightens hyperpigmentation, minimizes pores, and calms inflammation — works synergistically with retinaldehyde to enhance results while reducing sensitivity
  • Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract — the "silk tree" extract; clinically studied for firming, brightening, and reducing stress-related visible aging
  • Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil — rare Nordic berry oil rich in Omega-3, 6, and 9; deeply nourishes the barrier and supports skin recovery overnight
  • Bisabolol — derived from chamomile; one of the most effective botanical calming ingredients available; keeps skin comfortable while the retinaldehyde works

Complete your routine

  • Cleanse first: Hale & Hush Quiet Wash
  • Apply serum to dry skin, avoid eye area
  • Seal with moisturizer: Hale & Hush Rich Moisture or Face Reality HydraRemedy
  • Morning SPF always: Sorella Tinted Dew Drops SPF 50 or Face Reality powerMineral SPF 50

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between retinaldehyde and retinol?

Your skin converts retinol into retinaldehyde before it becomes active — so retinaldehyde skips that first step. The result is faster, more effective results with significantly less irritation. It's the sweet spot between over-the-counter retinol and prescription Retin-A.

Will I purge or peel?

Some mild adjustment in the first two to three weeks is normal with any Vitamin A. Starting every other night and always following with moisturizer minimizes this significantly. If you experience flaking, slow down — don't stop.

Can I use this with other actives?

Use retinaldehyde on its own in the evening. Keep Vitamin C for the morning and use exfoliants on alternate nights. Need help sequencing your full routine? Text us at (818) 669-0333.

Full ingredient list

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Glycerin*, Cyclodextrin, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Retinal (Retinaldehyde), Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract, Carnosine (L) Benfotiamine, Carnitine (L), Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Bisabolol (L-alpha), Tocopherol (D-alpha), Tocotrienols, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate

*Denotes certified organic ingredient.

Hale & Hush Rare Retinal Serum