What’s the damn difference between Very Amazing Retinal and De-Crease?
Our Retinal family is growing. And fast. Because we want to give you more.
More complex formulas, more potent products, more results.
You know De-Crease, but it’s time to pass on the Spirit Stick to Very Amazing Retinal. A horribly “amazing” (our legal team squirm when I use that word, so shhh) all-over face vitamin A serum.
One that smooths and nourishes the skin on your forehead, cheeks, marionette lines, and neck.
Reduce. Very Amazing Retinal.
Tom-a-to. Tom-ah-to. Uh? Not exactly.
In fact, there’s a pretty big difference between the two.
Let me break it down. But first, the launch of Very Amazing Retinal doesn’t mean you have to sever your ties with De-Crease. For any Retinal newbies (and there are many of you), De-Crease is a really great place to start testing powerful ingredients and seeing how your skin reacts. Before using Retinal on your entire face.
What is the difference between Very Amazing Retina and De-Crease?
Strength
Very Amazing Retinal is a stronger Retinal than De-Crease (because this eye serum is designed to treat highly sensitive skin areas). The Encapsulated Retinal is 0.25%. This is 2.5 times stronger than De-Crease because it has to work on a larger, thicker area of skin.
Remember: Strength isn’t everything. The entire formula and the type of retinoid used (derivatives/esters/blends aren’t as “pure” as Retinal) can affect a product’s performance.
Formula
The peptides (a powerful anti-aging ingredient) in each product have been clinically proven to be effective in treating specific areas of the face. While Tetrapeptide-1 in De-Crease has been tested to improve fine lines and wrinkles only around the eye area, Hexapeptide-8 in Very Amazing Retinal has been tested to improve skin tone, texture, and pigmentation in other areas of the face.
In Very Amazing Retinal, you’ll also find asiaticoside, madecassic acid, and asiatic acid (the powerful soothing component of Centella asiatica) to further protect the skin. Give it a higher concentration of Vitamin A.
Other than that, the hydrating, brightening, and soothing ingredients supporting these heavyweights remain the same in both formulas. We’re talking about glycerin, niacinamide, vitamin C, mushroom extract.
Can I use Very Amazing Retinal and De-Crease at the same time?
No, please don’t. Layering two retinal serums together may cause irritation. The skin can’t handle so many high-potency active ingredients in the same routine.
If you feel you need or want both – i.e. your eye area is more sensitive than the rest of your face, or your eye area may age faster than the rest of your face, so a serum proven to treat that area is a better choice – don’t worry. Just make sure to alternate between using Very Amazing Retinal and De-Crease every other night. Never together.
Can I use Very Amazing Retinal under and around my eyes?
If and only if your eye area can handle the strength and formula of Very Amazing Retinal.
The skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of your face. It is not compatible with really active serums or really rich creams. Therefore, if such products are used repeatedly, it may cause skin discomfort. This may manifest itself in the form of redness and irritation – which can lead to contact dermatitis. We don’t want that. No sir.
Can I use De-Crease all over my face?
The short answer is technically yes. The long answer is: why would you want to? As mentioned above, De-Crease is designed to target the delicate eye area.
The rest of your face will benefit from a product designed specifically for the rest of your face, all the way down to your breasts. (It’s time you got introduced to the Very Amazing Retinal.)
Eye serums are also usually a bit more expensive and come in smaller jars or cans, so it’s a bit of a waste to apply this product to your face. And it’s much more expensive than simply choosing a facial product.
Can you see? Same. Even. But different.
Very Amazing Retinal and De-Crease have a place in every serious skincare user’s routine.
