POPxoReview: Here’s How These Two Innisfree Retinol Products Revived My Troubled Skin

Beauty fads are constantly changing and more often than not, it’s difficult to play catch up. Take it from someone who has followed extensive routines and invested in expensive products only to realise that most of them aren’t really worth the hype. However, if there’s one ingredient that has actually managed to hold up to its reputation of healing the skin, it’s retinol. 

Considered one of the few active ingredients that can change the condition of your skin, it comes highly recommended by top dermatologists.  Its usage comes with a host of benefits including smooth skin, treating acne, exfoliating dead skin cells, and increasing the rate of skin cell turnover. However, finding good retinol products can be overwhelming. I personally tried my fair share of gimmicky brands before I finally found products that actually work. This is why I decided to share Innisfree’s magical duo that has completely healed my skin.  From scars to blemishes—the two products have proved to be the answer to all my skin concerns. Here’s how:

Products That Actually Work! 

It’s no secret that Innisfree has previously launched multiple products which have proven clinical results and have a cult following. This time, the brand has launched two products with one of the most effective ingredients— Retinol. 

The magical ingredient has managed to up my skincare game.

Innisfree’s Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule and Retinol Cica Repair Focusing Patch are the two products that I am talking about. They have made my skincare routine easy and how! Let’s just say, these are the two products I’d want handy if I was stranded on an island. Don’t believe me? Check out these benefits that are sure to convince you: 

Benefits of Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 

Reduces Acne 

I’ve never had to deal with acne until a few months ago when I realized I was breaking out after using makeup for a long period of time. From home remedies to expensive chemicals, I tried them all. However, using Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule has been a game-changer. I don’t break out anymore and I can wear makeup for long hours without worrying about it. Apart from breaking the vicious cycle of acne, the product contains ampoule care sebum(ACS). ACS helps give a smooth and clear complexion by clearing out the uneven acne scars.

Safe To Use Daily 

Part of the reason why I didn’t jump on the retinol bandwagon immediately was that it isn’t an ingredient you can use daily. If you’re familiar with retinol, you’d know that dermats recommend using it just once or twice a week otherwise it can cause irritation. However, that’s not the case with Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule. It is formulated with a skin-loving, low irritant formula that has shown clear effect in a four-week clinical trial. It is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and fights five major skin concerns including redness, textured pore, soothing, brightening, and acne. 

But wait till you hear the best part. It has been made using an innovative retinol technology— Jeju Cica Liposomolgy. The technology makes it suitable for all skin types and ensures that the formula seeps well into every layer of the skin. The product has been created after dozens of tests at Innisfree’s high-efficacy naturalism research centre, Green Innovation Lab. Apart from retinol, some of the key ingredients include Ceramide, Centella Asiatica, and Jeju Green Bean Hyaluronic Acid. The power-packed ingredients help relieve irritation and provide soothing care to the skin sans any irritation. 

Good ingredients? Check! Innovative technology? Check! Skin-soothing formula? Check! It is only fair that we discuss how much this product delivers now. So, hold tight ‘cuz what’s coming next will blow your mind. Studies have revealed that the novel technology used in Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule relieves skin irritation by 88%!  The product has passed six safety tests and offers 86% relief on temporary redness induced by wearing facemasks and a 79% reduction of dead skin. It gives 102% repair on skin barrier damage caused by physical irritation after a single use. It also offers 24.3% sebum control, 23.6% blackhead/whitehead control, 27.8% reduction of pore volume, and 19.2% blemish relief after four weeks of usage. I also love the fact that this product can be used during the day as well. Just layer it up with SPF 30 and you will be good to go. 

Refreshing Watery Texture 

What impressed me the most about Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule, is that it isn’t oil-based, unlike most retinol products in the market. It has a watery texture that is lightweight and gets absorbed into the skin without leaving any oil residue.

Benefits of Retinol Cica Repair Focusing Patch 

Skincare Made Easy

If you’re a fan of easy skincare routines, the Retinol Cica Repair Focusing Patch is for you. It features a clover-shaped microneedle (thinner than a hair shaft) that penetrates deeply into the concerned area to provide intensive care for dry, bumpy skin texture. Packed with pure retinol, it helps deal with skin concerns like hydration and breakouts. The patch can be used both in the day as well as at night. 

Hydration Like None Other 

I’ve noticed that the retinol works deep inside the skin overnight to provide intensive relief to acne and scars. And, since it contains hyaluronic acid, it hydrates and soothes the skin areas of concern. The product instantly brightens up my skin and I like the glow it leaves me with. 

Reconditioning The Skin 

Think of Innisfree’s Retinol Cica Repair Focusing Patch as an effective skin soother. Formulated with allantoin and Centella Asiatica, it helps in reconditioning the skin. It fights skin concerns such as temporary redness induced by facemasks, enlarged pores, and flakiness. 

Retinol Cica Repair Focusing Patch and Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule are two holy grail skincare products that I swear by. Go ahead, add them to your skincare routines, and don’t forget to tell us how they worked for you!

This is a paid article for Innisfree.