Prequel Retinal Serum 0.1% Gel with Ectoin, Cica and Barrier Support

Prequel Skin Retinal Serum is a 0.1% stabilized retinaldehyde gel designed to improve the appearance of skin texture, tone, visible firmness, fine lines, wrinkles, and post-acne marks.

• 0.1% stabilized retinaldehyde — supports a more even-looking texture and tone.
• Hydroxysomes delivery — supports stability and sustained release designed to minimize irritation.
• Retinaldehyde — described as more potent and bioavailable than retinol, and formulated to support the appearance of elasticity.
• Ectoin, glycerin, jojoba oil, and bio-enhanced cica — hydrate, soothe, and support the skin barrier.
• Fragrance-free and pH-stabilized — formulated for dry, oily, and sensitive skin.
• Dermatologist developed and clinically tested — a retinoid option made with beginners in mind.

Retinoids can be a new step in a skincare routine, and this serum is designed to make retinaldehyde accessible to people beginning with retinoids as well as those seeking consistent long-term use. Its formula pairs a defined retinaldehyde concentration with ingredients selected to support hydration and the skin barrier. If you are new to retinoids, patch test first and start slowly.

What skin concerns is Prequel Skin Retinal Serum designed to address?

Prequel Skin Retinal Serum is formulated to improve the appearance of texture, tone, and visible firmness. Its retinaldehyde is also intended to visibly reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and post-acne marks, while supporting the appearance of enhanced elasticity. These are cosmetic appearance goals; the formula is not presented as a treatment for a medical condition.

• Texture and tone: the stated goals of the 0.1% retinaldehyde formula.
• Fine lines, wrinkles, and post-acne marks: concerns the serum is designed to visibly address.

How does the retinaldehyde gel support skin?

The serum uses a hydroxysomes delivery system to enhance retinaldehyde stability and provide sustained release intended to minimize irritation. Retinaldehyde is identified as more potent and bioavailable than retinol, and the formula is designed to support the look of elasticity. Supporting ingredients include ectoin, glycerin, and jojoba oil for hydration, soothing, and barrier support; bio-enhanced cica is included to help improve the appearance of tone and texture.

• Bio-enhanced cica is Centella asiatica.
• The formula combines retinaldehyde with hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients.

Is this retinal serum suitable for beginners or sensitive skin?

Prequel Skin Retinal Serum is made with retinoid beginners in mind and is formulated for most skin types, including dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Patch test before use and start slowly if you are new to retinoids. It is fragrance-free and pH-stabilized, and the brand identifies it as dermatologist developed and clinically tested.

• Beginner guidance: patch test first and introduce it slowly.
• Skin types named for the formula: dry, oily, and sensitive.

This serum is suited to shoppers looking for a retinaldehyde product with a stated concentration and ingredients focused on hydration and barrier support, including those starting with retinoids. Its 0.1% stabilized retinaldehyde gel format and hydroxysomes delivery system define its approach to visible texture, tone, and firmness concerns.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Ectoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Tocopherol, Boron Nitride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, C9-12 Alkane, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Carbomer, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid.