Obagi® Retinol 0.5 % Cream – 28 g (Airless Pump)

Description

Obagi Retinol 0.5% Cream 28g is a highly effective entrapped retinol cream that gradually releases 0.5% retinol to renew the skin and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles — with minimal irritation. The Obagi Retinol 0.5% uses a unique microsponge delivery system that traps retinol and releases it slowly into the skin, making it the ideal introduction to medical-grade retinol for those new to vitamin A or with more sensitive skin. Furthermore, it is non-acnegenic and hypoallergenic, and enriched with soothing botanicals to support skin comfort throughout the renewal process.

Why Choose Obagi Retinol 0.5%

The Obagi Retinol 0.5% is the entry-level concentration in Obagi’s retinol range — ideal for retinol beginners or those with more reactive skin. As tolerance builds, step up to the Obagi Retinol 1.0%. Begin 2–3 nights per week and gradually increase to nightly use. Always follow with daily SPF. Shop the full Obagi Medical range at Aesthetic Cellology.

Obagi Retinol 0.5% Key Benefits

• Microsponge Entrapped Retinol Delivery — retinol is trapped in microsponges that gradually release into the skin, delivering results with minimal irritation.
• Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles — promotes skin cell turnover to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with consistent nightly use.
• Smooths Skin Texture — accelerates cell renewal to reveal smoother, more radiant skin over time.
• Non-Acnegenic and Hypoallergenic — will not clog pores; suitable for sensitive and blemish-prone skin types.
• Soothing Botanical Complex — calendula, green tea, chamomile and licorice root extract calm and protect the skin during the retinol renewal process.
• Ideal Starter Concentration — the 0.5% concentration is the recommended starting point for those new to medical-grade retinol.

Key Ingredients

• Retinol (0.5%) — vitamin A derivative that promotes cell turnover, supports collagen production and visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
• Microsponge Delivery System — gradually releases retinol into the skin to maximise results while minimising irritation.
• Sodium Hyaluronate — hydrates and plumps the skin to counteract any dryness during the retinol adjustment period.
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) — antioxidant that protects the skin and supports barrier function overnight.
• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice Root) — soothes and calms the skin during the retinol renewal process.

Free From

• Non-Acnegenic
• Hypoallergenic
• Suitable for Sensitive Skin
• Not for use during pregnancy or nursing

How to Use

For evening use only. Begin 2–3 nights per week. Apply one pump to the face and gently smooth until absorbed. Progressively build to nightly use as tolerated. Always use SPF 30 or higher the following morning. Do not use during pregnancy or nursing. Some redness, peeling or skin irritation may occur during the adjustment period.

Ingredients (INCI)

Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Retinol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Ascorbic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, BHT, Phenoxyethanol.

Available from Aesthetic Cellology. Authorised Obagi Medical stockists at 118 Baker Street, London W1U 6TT.