The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster — 15ml

0.1% retinal — the faster form of retinol — with 3% Matrixyl and panthenol, carried by A-Shot™ micro-particles built to drop it straight into the pore rather than leave it sitting on the surface. Aimed at fine lines and slack, enlarged pores. Firmer, smoother skin over weeks, not days.

THE RITUAL

• Evenings. A small amount, evenly, over the areas you are targeting.
• New to retinal? Every other night for the first two weeks, then nightly once skin has settled.
• A slight tingle is normal. Past that, use less and less often, and follow with a soothing moisturiser.
• SPF the morning after — always. Last step of your morning, no exceptions on retinal.

Patch test before the first use, and read the full ingredient list if your skin is reactive.

Why we chose it. Retinal works faster than retinol at the same percentage; the usual price is irritation. The delivery system is the argument here — less product idling on the surface, more of it where the work actually happens. Pairs with the Retinol Shot Serum if you want the full course.