Our Moonlight serum features retinaldehyde (AKA retinal), a form of Vitamin A which is estimated to be up to 20 times more effective than retinol. We balance all that potency with our unique blend of nourishing ingredients (niacinamide, bisabolol, ceramide, tea extracts, hyaluronic acid and squalane) to keep away the typical irritation you might have experienced from retinoid products in the past. 🌙⁠ ⁠ But how does it stack up against a prescription retinoic acid? ⁠ ⁠ Research suggests that retinaldehyde may be as effective and potent as retinoic acid (tretinoin). A study tested the efficacy of 0.05% retinaldehyde and 0.05% retinoic acid (tretinoin) formulas. Results indicated that both retinaldehyde and retinoic acid were equally effective in reducing wrinkles and skin roughness, but retinoic acid resulted in higher incidences of irritation than retinaldehyde, thus it negatively affected usage by volunteers.⁠ ⁠ So in short, Moonlight offers prescription-level anti-aging benefits you expect from tretinoin without irritation and redness.⁠ ⁠ 📷 @angiehotandflashy⁠ ⁠ #lovemaelove #peoplewillstare