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Very Amazing Retinal
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CLINICALLY PROVEN
CLINICALLY PROVEN
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Very Amazing Retinal
Very Amazing Retinal
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Very Amazing Retinal

Vitamin A Face Serum • 30 ML / 1.0 FL OZ

705 reviews
705 reviews
$85
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A potent formula for firm and lifted skin

Suitable for Acne prone, ageing skin, combination skin, dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin.
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PM: post-cleanse, and on dry skin, apply 1-2 pumps to your whole face.

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SERIOUS INGREDIENTS. VISIBLE RESULTS. NO MUCKING AROUND.

This is a powerful but gentle retinal serum clinically proven* to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin tone, texture and elasticity. It’s formulated to help firm and lift the skin, whilst hydrating, protecting, and brightening your complexion.

*Based on a 12 week clinical trial of 33 participants.

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NIACINAMIDE

Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.

RETINAL

Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.

OROBANCHE EXTRACT

A herbaceous plant extract that helps to plump and smooth, as well as restoring your skin barrier.

Ingredients For Very Amazing Retinal

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

A multifunctional peptide that works to leave skin feeling plumper, firmer and smoother, all while reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Allantoin

Helps to soothe the skin and reduce skin redness.

Aqua/water

Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.

Asiatic Acid

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin

Asiaticoside

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

This oil is non-greasy and lightweight with excellent moisturising properties to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.

Cetearyl Olivate

Derived from olives, this ingredient is used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.

Citric Acid

Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.

Diheptyl Succinate

A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.

Diutan Gum

A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilise the formula as well provide a light skin feel.

Ethyl Macadamiate

A lightweight fatty acid derived from macadamia oil; a non-greasy oil that smooths and nourishes.

Gluconolactone

Used as a preservative, protecting Go-To products from microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.

Glycerin

A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.

Madecassic Acid

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.

Malic Acid

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Mushroom Extract

Used to help soothe and protect the skin.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.

Orobanche Rapum Extract

Helps to plump and smooth the skin, as well as restoring the skin’s barrier and skin renewal.

Phospholipids

A lipid used to encapsulate retinal.

Propanediol

An excellent humectant, similar to glycerin, which adds moisture to the skin and reduces moisture loss.

Retinal

Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.

Saccharide Isomerate

A plant-based sugar that provides both instant and long-lasting skin hydration while also reducing dryness and irritation.

Sodium Benzoate

A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.

Sodium Citrate

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.

Sodium Hydroxide

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that is a part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. This ingredient helps to maintain hydration levels in skin.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

This is used to help emulsify and stabilise the product.

Sorbitan Olivate

Derived from olive oil and used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.

Squalane

Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so helps product to absorb quickly, and reduce dryness.

Sunflower Seed Oil

A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish dry skin.

Vitamin C

Also known as vitamin c; a supercharged antioxidant that helps to improve the firmness of the skin.

Vitamin E

A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.

Ingredients For Very Amazing Retinal

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8

A multifunctional peptide that works to leave skin feeling plumper, firmer and smoother, all while reducing the appearance of fine lines.

ALLANTOIN

Helps to soothe the skin and reduce skin redness.

AQUA/WATER

Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.

ASIATIC ACID

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin

ASIATICOSIDE

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

This oil is non-greasy and lightweight with excellent moisturising properties to leave the skin feeling soft and smooth.

CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.

CETEARYL OLIVATE

Derived from olives, this ingredient is used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.

CITRIC ACID

Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.

DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE

A lightweight emollient that helps to add the slip to the formula.

DIUTAN GUM

A natural thickening agent that helps to stabilise the formula as well provide a light skin feel.

ETHYL MACADAMIATE

A lightweight fatty acid derived from macadamia oil; a non-greasy oil that smooths and nourishes.

GLUCONOLACTONE

Used as a preservative, protecting Go-To products from microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.

GLYCERIN

A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.

LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and also has the added benefit of helping to increase skin moisture.

MADECASSIC ACID

A triterpene of centella asiatica, helps to soothe and protect the skin.

MALIC ACID

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

MUSHROOM EXTRACT

Used to help soothe and protect the skin.

NIACINAMIDE

Also known as vitamin B3, niacinamide is a skin brightening ingredient that has sebum regulating properties.

OROBANCHE RAPUM EXTRACT

Helps to plump and smooth the skin, as well as restoring the skin’s barrier and skin renewal.

PHOSPHOLIPIDS

A lipid used to encapsulate retinal.

PROPANEDIOL

An excellent humectant, similar to glycerin, which adds moisture to the skin and reduces moisture loss.

RETINAL

Part of the retinoid family, retinal helps to counteract the signs of ageing.

SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE

A plant-based sugar that provides both instant and long-lasting skin hydration while also reducing dryness and irritation.

SODIUM BENZOATE

A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.

SODIUM CITRATE

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE

A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microbial growth.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Used as a pH buffer in Go-To products.

SODIUM PCA

A humectant that is a part of the skin's natural moisturising factor. This ingredient helps to maintain hydration levels in skin.

SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

This is used to help emulsify and stabilise the product.

SORBITAN OLIVATE

Derived from olive oil and used to emulsify and stabilise the formula.

SQUALANE

Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so helps product to absorb quickly, and reduce dryness.

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish dry skin.

VITAMIN C

Also known as vitamin c; a supercharged antioxidant that helps to improve the firmness of the skin.

VITAMIN E

A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.

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Rest assured, we have a 30-day money back guarantee from the date you received your skincare. This includes products that have been opened and used. (We expect you gave them a red hot go before deciding 'not for me!'.)

Find out more about our returns and refund policy here.

 

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Look Good Feel Better offers free in-person and online workshops and support to help people with any type of cancer manage the most common physical and psychological impacts of treatment. 

Since 1990, they’ve supported more than 200,000 Australian women, men, and young adults through their cancer diagnosis. Through practical advice, tools, and a community of people with shared experiences, they help restore confidence, control, and sense of self.

Run by volunteer experts, Look Good Feel Better workshops are non-medical and brand-neutral, covering everything from skincare, cosmetics, and headwear options to grooming, fitness, mobility, and mental wellbeing. Participants also receive Confidence Kits—a curated selection of skincare and cosmetic products, in addition to practical written and video guides.

We’re proud to partner with Look Good Feel Better, supporting their incredible work to support the wellbeing and confidence of people undergoing cancer treatment.

Wanna get involved yourself? Become part of the Confidence Collective.

 

Our Charity Partner

Meet Look Good Feel Better

Meet Look Good Feel Better

The remarkable organisation (and our current charity partner!) helping Australians navigate cancer treatment with confidence.

Look Good Feel Better offers free in-person and online workshops and support to help people with any type of cancer manage the most common physical and psychological impacts of treatment. 

Since 1990, they’ve supported more than 200,000 Australian women, men, and young adults through their cancer diagnosis. Through practical advice, tools, and a community of people with shared experiences, they help restore confidence, control, and sense of self.

Run by volunteer experts, Look Good Feel Better workshops are non-medical and brand-neutral, covering everything from skincare, cosmetics, and headwear options to grooming, fitness, mobility, and mental wellbeing. Participants also receive Confidence Kits—a curated selection of skincare and cosmetic products, in addition to practical written and video guides.

We’re proud to partner with Look Good Feel Better, supporting their incredible work to support the wellbeing and confidence of people undergoing cancer treatment.

Wanna get involved yourself? Become part of the Confidence Collective.

 
Somehow, this serum manages to be both gentle and effective simultaneously. A skincare miracle.
Lana F.
I've noticed a difference in my skin tone, red patches has eased and my skin feels smoother and more supple than ever before. I can't get enough of it. 
Karen L.
I have been sitting in the fence about retinal.But  I have been using this for 3 weeks and my skin is more even and bright. It shines! 
Sue Lee L.
This was my last ditch effort before hitting the old David Bowie (botox). Now this mama of 2 is looking fresh and less tired.
Jess C.
I’ve gone from always wearing makeup to work, to feeling confident makeup free after only a couple of weeks.
Georgina B.
I had a facial today and for the first time ever was complimented on how good my skin condition was, as well as how hydrated it was.
Kelly B.
Somehow, this serum manages to be both gentle and effective simultaneously. A skincare miracle.
Lana F.
I've noticed a difference in my skin tone, red patches has eased and my skin feels smoother and more supple than ever before. I can't get enough of it. 
Karen L.
I have been sitting in the fence about retinal.But  I have been using this for 3 weeks and my skin is more even and bright. It shines! 
Sue Lee L.
This was my last ditch effort before hitting the old David Bowie (botox). Now this mama of 2 is looking fresh and less tired.
Jess C.
I’ve gone from always wearing makeup to work, to feeling confident makeup free after only a couple of weeks.
Georgina B.
I had a facial today and for the first time ever was complimented on how good my skin condition was, as well as how hydrated it was.
Kelly B.
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Serious ingredients. Visible results. No mucking around.

Doing vitamin A the Go-To way means this is not-your-average retinal serum. 

Our formula contains 0.25% retinal in its encapsulated form (less potential for irritation; just as efficacious), which plays alongside niacinamide to even skin tone and help to strengthen your skin barrier, and peptides to support with firming and lifting around the mouth, nose, and brow. 

Plus, orobanche extract, which helps to balance the skin microbiota, keeping it happy, healthy, and hydrated, and mushroom extract and centella to help protect the skin from irritation. 

The whole formula is designed to support your skin for a clearer, bouncier, and more luminous face. Serious ingredients. Visible results. No mucking around. 

Retinoid use is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. *Always consult your GP to determine exactly what your skin needs during this period.*

PLAYS NICE WITH

Acne Prone

Acne Prone

Ageing Skin

Ageing Skin

Combination Skin

Combination Skin

Dry Skin

Dry Skin

Oily Skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin

GOOD TO KNOW

Made In Australia

Made In Australia

Fragrance Free

Fragrance Free

Sulfate & Paraben Free

Sulfate & Paraben Free

Vegan

Vegan

Very Amazing Retinal

Peach-colored bottles of 'Very Amazing Retinol' face serum with peptides and niacinamide, arranged on a matching background.

The Serum All My Friends - And Facialist - Want To Try

Mostly cos I won’t shut up about it. Also, my skin is looking pretty great. My hyperpigmentation is basically non-existent, to the point where my facialist, who I had not seen for 6 months, asked if I’d tried some fandangle new laser. Given it was directly after summer, when melanin really kicks off, this was extremely validating. READ MORE

Customer Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 705 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 603
Total 4 star reviews: 77
Total 3 star reviews: 11
Total 2 star reviews: 3
Total 1 star reviews: 11
97%would recommend this product
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705 reviews
  • WR
    Wendy R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 55-64 years old
    What is your skin type? Dry
    What are your skin concerns? Dehydration, Loss of Elasticity
    What did you like about this product? Non-sticky, Layers Easily
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12 hours ago
    Indeed amazing

    This retinol goes on smooth and soaks in well leaving skin soft and ready for moisturizing

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  • JM
    Jemma M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 35-44 years old
    What is your skin type? Just Skin
    What are your skin concerns? Dehydration, Fine Lines & Ageing, Loss of Elasticity
    What did you like about this product? Nourishing, Non-sticky, Noticeable results
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Great Product

    Really enjoying this product! Can already see results!

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  • JH
    Jane H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 65 and over
    What is your skin type? Combination
    What are your skin concerns? Dehydration, Fine Lines & Ageing, Loss of Elasticity
    What did you like about this product? Layers Easily, Works under makeup, Non-sticky
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Enjoyed Trying The Retinal

    This product packs some punch. I have been using it daily for over a week now. I feel like it's actually affecting my skin in a good way however I've had to change from using it at night as it is staining my pillowcase. I'm also finding that the skin on my neck is feeling a little irritated - red and slightly itchy - so I have cut back to using it every second night to see if this calms it down. Clearly there are some active ingredients at work! It layers well with my serums and moisturiser.

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  • SP
    Susan P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 55-64 years old
    What is your skin type? Dry
    What are your skin concerns? Dehydration, Fine Lines & Ageing
    What did you like about this product? Noticeable results
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Excellent retinal product

    I have been using this retinal product for over a year and am very happy with the way it has improved my fine lines and wrinkles. Highly recommend!

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  • KD
    Kate D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    How old are you? 35-44 years old
    What is your skin type? Just Skin
    What are your skin concerns? Fine Lines & Ageing, Redness
    What did you like about this product? Gentle, Lightweight
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Feeling positive!

    I am new to the Go To family and am loving how my skin is looking and feeling. I am only on my first bottle but I can already feel the difference! Soft, clear skin and it feels great to have people comment on how good my skin looks!

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