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Active-A Renewal Serum 0.25%

30mL
$99.00
$99.00
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  • Retinal works faster than Retinol.
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines, uneven skin tone, and signs of skin ageing. 
  • Deeply hydrates with dual forms of hyaluronic acid.
  • Niacinamide refines 'open pores' & antioxidant L-Glutathione helps protect against free radical damage.
  • A perfect anti-ageing partner with Dr Mayson's 3-Phase Skin Rejuvenation Program.
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Why you'll love it

Powerhouse Formulation
Retinal, Niacinamide and other key actives provide a powerful complex to reduce the visible signs of skin ageing.

Easy to Apply
The lightweight formula glides on easily and absorbs quickly.

Impressive Results
Leaves skin looking plump, hydrated, and radiant. Reduces the appearance of fine lines with continued use.

Powerhouse Formulation
Retinal, Niacinamide and other key actives provide a powerful complex to reduce the visible signs of skin ageing.

Easy to Apply
The lightweight formula glides on easily and absorbs quickly.

Impressive Results
Leaves skin looking plump, hydrated, and radiant. Reduces the appearance of fine lines with continued use.

Key Actives

Retinaldehyde

Antioxidants

L-Carnitine

L-Glutathione

Squalane

Retinaldehyde

Retinaldehyde, commonly shortened to Retinal, is an advanced Vitamin A derivative that sits closer than Retinol to the skin’s natural chemical pathway to active vitamin A. As Retinal is only one conversion step away from active Vitamin A compared to two for Retinol, Retinal is known for its faster-acting performance.

Retinal helps visibly improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven skin tone, texture irregularities and other signs of skin ageing — while remaining suitable for a well-formulated, gentle skincare routine.

Dr Mayson’s three Retinal Serums are:

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are one of the most valuable ingredient families in modern skincare because they help defend the skin against the visible effects of daily environmental stress.

UV exposure, pollution and other external aggressors can generate free radicals, which contribute to dullness, uneven tone, loss of radiance and premature-looking skin ageing.

Many Dr Mayson’s products are formulated with antioxidant-rich ingredients to help support fresher, brighter, healthier-looking skin — reinforcing the brand’s philosophy of protecting, refining and visibly improving the skin every day.

L-Carnitine

A naturally occurring amino-acid with sebum-regulating properties, it helps to improve skin barrier function and promote skin hydration.

L-Glutathione

L-Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free-radical damage caused by daily environmental stressors, including UV exposure and pollution.

In skincare, it is valued for helping promote a brighter, more even-looking complexion by supporting the visible appearance of tone, clarity and radiance.

Squalane

Squalane is a lightweight emollient that mimics the feel of the skin’s natural oils. It helps soften, smooth and hydrate the skin while supporting the moisture barrier and reducing water loss — without leaving a greasy feel and helping the complexion look plumper, calmer, more supple and more comfortably hydrated.

Dr Mayson’s Squalane-containing products include:

How it works

How to use

How it works

Retinaldehyde is a form of vitamin A known to combat the visible signs of skin ageing including fine lines, wrinkles, skin dullness, and uneven skin tone. Our Retinaldehyde 0.25% serum is our introductory strength of serum designed for those new to retinoids or those with sensitive skin.

I chose Retinal over Retinol because it works closer to the skin’s vitamin A pathway. This serum has been designed to visibly smooth, brighten, and refine the skin — without the harshness often associated with stronger vitamin A formulas.

— Dr Mayson

How it works

Retinaldehyde is a form of vitamin A known to combat the visible signs of skin ageing including fine lines, wrinkles, skin dullness, and uneven skin tone. Our Retinaldehyde 0.25% serum is our introductory strength of serum designed for those new to retinoids or those with sensitive skin.

I chose Retinal over Retinol because it works closer to the skin’s vitamin A pathway. This serum has been designed to visibly smooth, brighten, and refine the skin — without the harshness often associated with stronger vitamin A formulas.

— Dr Mayson

How to use

Pat 2-3 pea size amounts onto skin of face and neck after cleansing.

Avoid getting into eyes.

IMPORTANT: Do not apply in the evenings if using Dr Mayson's Skin Rejuvenation Formula at bedtime as the serum will block its absorption. Instead, apply in the mornings after cleanser and before moisturiser.

How to use

Pat 2-3 pea size amounts onto skin of face and neck after cleansing.

Avoid getting into eyes.

IMPORTANT: Do not apply in the evenings if using Dr Mayson's Skin Rejuvenation Formula at bedtime as the serum will block its absorption. Instead, apply in the mornings after cleanser and before moisturiser.

Ingredients

Storage

Ingredients

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polysorbate-80, Retinaldehyde, L-Glutathione, L-Carnitine, Tetrapeptide-30, L-Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Polysorbate-20, Sodium PCA, D-alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E) Alpha Bisabolol Squalane, Salix Alba Bark (White Willow) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid, D-Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose)Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Avena Sativa (Colloidal Oatmeal), Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit Seed) Extract, L-Ascorbic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond Sweet) Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Retinyl (Vitamin A) Palmitate, Ubiquinone, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Michelia Champaca Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Hyaluronic Acid (M-H MW), Hyaluronic Acid (LMW) Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Sucrose Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1.2-Hexanediol.

Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polysorbate-80, Retinaldehyde, L-Glutathione, L-Carnitine, Tetrapeptide-30, L-Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Polysorbate-20, Sodium PCA, D-alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E) Alpha Bisabolol Squalane, Salix Alba Bark (White Willow) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid, D-Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose)Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Avena Sativa (Colloidal Oatmeal), Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit Seed) Extract, L-Ascorbic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond Sweet) Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Retinyl (Vitamin A) Palmitate, Ubiquinone, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Michelia Champaca Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Hyaluronic Acid (M-H MW), Hyaluronic Acid (LMW) Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Sucrose Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1.2-Hexanediol.

Storage

Storage

Store Below 40°C/104°F. Keep out of sunlight.

Store Below 40°C/104°F. Keep out of sunlight.