Environ
Environ Tri-Retinoid Complex Retinol Serum Forte
Environ Tri-Retinoid Complex Retinol Serum Forte
30ml
An advanced, high-intensity serum featuring a tri-retinoid complex and botanical boosters for accelerated skin renewal. It targets deep-set wrinkles and significant sun damage by optimising the skin’s natural vitamin A levels.
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The Retinol Serum Forte is an advanced step-up treatment within the Focus Care Youth+ range. It is specifically designed for users whose skin has already acclimated to high levels of vitamin A and requires more intensive intervention for photo-ageing and texture concerns.
Why You’ll Love It & Key Benefits
- Enhanced Performance: Contains Revinage® and NovoRetin™ to provide retinol-like behaviour and boost natural retinoic acid.
- Wrinkle Reduction: Clinically proven to reduce wrinkle volume by 5.5%.
- Textural Smoothing: Significantly improves surface smoothness by 10%.
- Structural Support: Increases skin firmness and elastic recovery for a more lifted appearance.
- Barrier Protection: Formulated with moisturising emollients to prevent the dryness typically associated with high-potency retinoids.
Who Is This For?
Who Is This For?
- Advanced users who have already completed at least one bottle of standard Retinol Serum.
- Mature skin with visible signs of photo-ageing and deep wrinkles.
- Skin requiring significant texture refinement and smoothing.
How To Use
How To Use
Retinol Serum may be introduced once the skin is comfortable with the daily application of moderate to high concentrations of vitamin A.
- First: Pre-cleanse, cleanse, and tone with your preferred Environ products.
MIXED APPLICATION
- Introduce Retinol Serum Forte by adding one drop of the serum to your Environ vitamin A moisturiser, 2-3 evenings per week.
ONE SKIN HAS ACCLIMATISED:
- Gradually increase the amount of serum until one full pump can be used.
- Gradually increase the frequency of the application until it can be used every evening.
LAYERED APPLICATION:
- Apply Retinol Serum to the full face, before moisturising, in the evening as a single layer once a mixed application is tolerated.
- Reduce to alternate days if any dryness and/or redness is experienced.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Key Ingredients
- Tri-Retinoid Complex: A stable blend of Retinol, Retinyl Propionate, and Retinyl Palmitate.
- Revinage®: A botanical extract (Bidens Pilosa) that mimics the behaviour of retinol to firm and smooth the skin.
- NovoRetin™: An innovative ingredient derived from Mastic Gum that inhibits the enzyme that degrades retinoic acid in the skin.
- Anti-Pollution Shield: Elecampane Extract (IBR-UrBioTect®) to protect against blue light and pollutants.
- Antioxidants: Vitamin E and Tomato Fruit Extract (IBR-TCLC®) to neutralise free radicals.
Full ingredients list: Aqua (Water), Polysorbate 80, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinyl Propionate, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Inula Helenium (Elecampane) Extract, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sun
The Science
The Science
The Science The Retinol Serum Forte utilises NovoRetin™ technology, which represents a breakthrough in vitamin A science. Rather than just adding more retinol, NovoRetin™ works by inhibiting the specific enzymes that break down the skin’s own naturally occurring retinoic acid. This results in a "retinol-like effect" that increases the skin's internal vitamin A activity.
When combined with Revinage®, a plant-based retinoid alternative, the formula delivers significant improvements in biomechanical markers—specifically firmness and elastic recovery—without triggering the inflammatory response often associated with traditional high-dose retinol.
Safety Warning
Safety Warning
If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Consult a skincare professional and/or physician if the irritation persists.
Avoid contact with the eyes. If accidental contact occurs, rinse carefully with tepid water.
Do not use on damaged or sensitive skin.
Sunburn Alert: This product does not contain a sunscreen. Environ recommends sensible sun practice and protection at all times.
Contains vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use.
Clinical Studies
Clinical Studies
Retinol Serum Forte (at 4–8 weeks)
- Wrinkle Volume: 5.5% reduction in wrinkle volume.
- Smoothness: 10% reduction in surface roughness.
- Elasticity: Improvement in elastic recovery and overall firmness.

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it works well vith avst 5
So delighted with these quality products. Highly recommend
Love this Serum and fast efficient ordering & delivery.
Dry happy with this new improved formula. Has had a great effect on the tone and texture of my skin
Improves skin immensely (tone and texture) alongside AVST and the longer use by date and larger size are a bonus!