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Ingredient layering

Can you use Hyaluronic acid and Retinal together?

Yes — great together

Great together — hyaluronic acid offsets the dryness retinal can cause.

How to use them

Apply retinal, then hyaluronic acid and a moisturiser to lock in hydration.

Why

Retinal can be drying; hyaluronic acid replaces the water, keeping skin comfortable.

The ingredients, in plain terms

Ingredient

Hyaluronic acid

The water magnet — pulls moisture into the upper skin layers for instant plump.

Ingredient

Retinal

The fastest-acting OTC retinoid — smooths lines, evens tone, and unclogs pores with less irritation than retinol.

The honest take

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