True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Sleep Serum

My skin usually flakes with any retinol, so I tried this Peptilium serum instead and woke up with zero redness after two nights. It's thin, absorbs fast, and doesn't pill under my moisturizer. Genuinely surprised it works this well without the peeling.

Three weeks in and the dry patches around my nose have basically disappeared, which regular retinol never managed without peeling. I like that I can use it every night without the sting. The pump bottle is a little stiff, but that's my only gripe.

My skin usually freaks out at the first hint of retinol, but this serum gave me that same smooth, even glow without a single day of peeling or redness. I've been using it nightly for three weeks and the fine lines around my eyes are noticeably softer.