Say hello to the brand new Pixi Retinol and Jasmine Skincare Collection. Retinol is the skincare ingredient of the moment and this range of products certainly doesn’t disappoint. This is an overview of retinol and a review of each product as part of an entire routine.

WHAT IS RETINOL

You know what Jasmine is, but what is retinol?

Retinol is a skincare ingredient that, for good reason, is on everyone’s radar. You may have already heard of it but here’s an overview in case you don’t know the details. Despite the hype, retinol can be pretty daunting. Perhaps it’s because there are a few different types of retinoids and even more rumoured do’s and don’ts. Spoiler: most of these are myths.

Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A, dubbed the only proven anti-aging skincare ingredient. It fights free radicals (which damage and age the skin) and aids the production of collagen (which contributes to healthy looking skin). Essentially, if you’re planning on using retinol in your skincare, you should just be aware of its potency. As a strong, active ingredient, it may result in mildly irritated (red, itchy, possibly peeling) skin for the first couple of weeks of use. After this time, the skin builds tolerance and irritation should subside. Perhaps surprisingly, Dermatologists don’t deter those with sensitive skin. Although it’s best to consult with a professional before use if you have any kind of skin condition or concern.

The most well known rumour surrounding retinol is that it increases the risk of sunburn. Although this isn’t true, I’d advise using a good facial SPF anyway.

The advice available regarding how quickly your skin will see results from using retinol differs, but typically ranges from around 4 to 12 weeks. The Pixi Retinol and Jasmine Collection is not my first experience of using retinol so I haven’t noticed any irritation or sensitivity but this may not be the case for others. The collection has predominantly made up my skincare routine for roughly six weeks before time of review.

*RETINOL JASMINE CLEANSER | £18.00

This cleanser is unlike my usual go-to in that it’s designed to be applied to dry skin and rinsed off or wiped away with a damp cloth. Although the lack of lather took some getting used to, this is a really lovely, creamy cleanser. It leaves the skin feeling clean but not at all dried out.

RETINOL TONIC | FROM £10.00

Pixi’s retinol tonic has been around for a couple of years before being added to this new collection. Much like Pixi’s other tonics, it impeccably removes the last, stubborn traces of makeup to leave the skin feeling fresh and as clean as can be. It’s suitable for all skin types and claims to soothe sensitive skin.

Thanks to natural ingredients such as jasmine, lavender, and rosemary, the tonic smells particularly lovely. It has the extremely relaxing scent of a herb garden so it’s a pleasure to use, especially at night.

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