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Retinol Alternative Serum
Skincare

Retinol Alternative Serum

€29.99 incl. VAT
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A gentle natural anti-aging serum with 2% Bidens Pilosa — a plant-based retinol alternative — plus hyaluronic acid. Visibly refines skin texture and softens fine lines and dark spots, without irritation. COSMOS Natural, vegan, for all skin types.

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Ingredients (INCI)

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice*, Glycerin**, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Parfum/Fragrance, Cellulose, Aqua/Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract*, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa (Rose Myrtle) Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Geraniol***, Citronellol***, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool***, Citral***. *from organic farming **made using organic ingredients ***from natural essential oils · 99% natural origin · 24% organic · COSMOS Natural certified by ECOCERT Greenlife. About our ingredients →

How to use

Cleanse your face and pat dry. Apply a few drops to face and neck and massage in gently. Use morning and/or evening, before moisturiser; avoid the eye area.

Shipping

Free, climate-neutral shipping across the EU on every order — same price, no delivery fee. Dispatched from the EU, typically 3–7 working days.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a real retinol?

No — it's a gentle, plant-based retinol alternative built on 2% Bidens Pilosa, giving retinol-like smoothing benefits without the irritation, so it suits sensitive and all skin types.

How and when do I use the serum?

Apply a few drops to clean skin morning and/or evening, before your moisturiser, and massage in gently. Avoid the eye area.

Is it vegan and certified?

Yes — 100% vegan and COSMOS Natural certified by ECOCERT Greenlife, with 99% natural-origin ingredients and hyaluronic acid for hydration.

From the Journal

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Hyaluronic Acid in Skincare: What It Does and How to Use It

Hyaluronic acid is in almost every serum on the shelf — but it only works if you use it right. Here's what it does and how to get plump, hydrated-looking skin from it.

Retinol Alternative for Sensitive Skin: Fine Lines & Dark Spots, Gently

Want smoother texture and softer fine lines but retinol leaves you red and flaky? Here's how to target the signs of ageing gently — and what a retinol alternative actually does.

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