I didn't experience any peeling, or adverse reaction of any kind (my skin is used to retinol, but this is more powerful than retinol, however all of the products also contain soothing ingredients). Panthenol (vitamin B5) and hyaluronic acid intensively supply moisture to the skin, making it shiny. Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a pretty interesting kind of sugar ingredient that is created from sorbitol via bacterial fermentation.

Ingredients:Aqua, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Ethylhexlglycerin, Maris Aqua, Parfum, Adenosine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1. The downside of citrus peel extracts (that prevents our goodie rating) is that they usually contain some amount of essential oil components, though the amount is probably way too low to worry about unless you're super-duper sensitive.

AHC Youth Focus Pro Retinal Essence*: Again, this essence has a different texture to most that I have used. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The four step routine has definitely improved the texture of my skin, and what I really love is how soft my skin feels every morning.

The hydrating toner works to leave your complexion feeling clean, fresh and ready for the next step of your regime. We aim to bring a wide range and affordable selection in both fashion and beauty to worldwide, as well as sharing with you the latest tips and secrets in beauty and styling.

For those with oily skin, this might replace the need for using a separate moisturiser, but for my dry skin, it works best when layered with the other three products.

You dispense the product by shaking a few drops on either your hand or cotton pad and then apply to your face. As this is a Christmas present for my wife, which she is yet to receive, I thought I would give it a go from a mans perspective. Aqua, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Methylpropanediol, Raffinose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, PVM/MA Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Fructooligosaccharides, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Silica, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Retinal, Carnosine, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8. Fragrance in the US and parfum in the EU is a generic term on the ingredient list that is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average (but it can have as much as 200 components! Innovative skin care brand, AHC was originally developed in Seoul, Korea for high-end aesthetic skin care clinics.A really multi-functional helper ingredient that can do several things in a skincare product: it can bring a soft and pleasant feel to the formula, it can act as a humectant and emollient, it can be a solvent for some other ingredients (for example it can help to stabilize perfumes in watery products) and it can also help to disperse pigments more evenly in makeup products. Ok, the retail box this toner comes in, is not the be all and end all of the product itself but when giving as a gift (this is a Christmas present for my wife), you would expect the packaging not to look a bit tatty. If you do not update your preferences, we will assume that you are happy to receive amazing offers and news. Our special blend of mineral-enriched ingredients drenches skin in deep hydration, leaving it soft, plump and perfectly prepped for your next skincare step. AHC Youth Focus Pro Retinal Emulsion*: Ordinarily, I would use an essence after a toner, but with this range, it's recommended that the emulsion is used before the essence, in place of serums.

Super common little helper ingredient that helps products to remain nice and stable for a longer time. Gently apply the toner to the facial contours and then pat skin lightly with the fingertips until fully absorbed for an instant skin glow. It’s an ingredient whose safety hasn’t been questioned so far by anyone (at least not that we know about).English translation equals that it probably contributes to the well-established moisturizing and wound healing abilities of Gotu Kola. But Biosaccharide Gum-1 does look as an interesting and promising ingredient that’s why it earned our goodie rating. I've started using this in the evenings after cleansing and it's such a great addition to my skincare routine! Soothing: the manufacturer tested out the soothing effect in vivo (meaning on humans that is always a good thing! Jasmine has a fantastic post on the differences between retinoids here, if you're confused by it all (and don't worry, you won't be the only one who is!