How do I use the two creams together?

Start with the panthenol relief cream alone for a week or two, then add the retinal side on alternate nights. Once your skin tolerates it, layer the relief cream over the retinal cream, or mix a small amount of each in your hand.

Is 0.05% retinal strong enough to work?

Retinal is more potent than retinol, so 0.05% is a reasonable starting dose for fine lines and texture. People already using 0.1% retinal or prescription tretinoin will likely find it too mild.

Can I use it with other actives?

Avoid stacking it with strong acids, benzoyl peroxide or another retinoid in the same routine. Use it at night and wear sunscreen daily, since retinoids increase sun sensitivity.

Is it safe for sensitive skin?

It is fragrance free, hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested, and the separate panthenol cream helps buffer irritation. Patch test first and build up slowly, as retinal can still sting or flake at the start.

How does it compare with a retinol serum plus moisturizer?

It combines both steps in one package and adds peptides, which many serums lack. A dedicated serum lets you choose a higher retinoid strength, but you would need a separate moisturizer.

One dual-chamber jar of the Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream, 1.69 oz total, with the retinal and panthenol creams in separate chambers.

Where can I buy the Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream?

4 stores we checked sell it, including StyleVana, Ulta Beauty, Selfridges, asos.

Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Dual Cream Price History: $27.00

Q: Where is the Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream cheapest?

At StyleVana, for $27.00, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

From Ulta Beauty

Dual cream pairs a Retinal 0.05% & Matrixyl 3% lift formula with a Panthenol 5% relief cream
Targets visible signs of aging such as deep wrinkles, enlarged pores, and loss of elasticity with Retinal
Designed for gradual use, letting users start with low-irritation formulas and build tolerance
Retinal for improved stability and efficacy
Panthenol for hydration
Hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, fragrance free, suitable for all skin types

Sizes: 1.69 oz
Materials: Key ingredients: Retinal (Vitamin A, advanced retinol derivative), Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7), Niacinamide, Panthenol
Sizing: Designed for gradual use: start with low-irritation formulas and build tolerance with confidence
Care: If new to retinal, use every other evening for the first two weeks with a small pea-size amount; if irritation occurs, reduce amount and frequency; from week 3
In the box: The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream (1.69 oz)

About the Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream

Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream is a facial cream that combines two formulas in one product. One is a lift formula with Retinal 0.05% and Matrixyl 3%. The other is a relief cream with Panthenol 5%.

Retinal is an advanced retinol derivative of Vitamin A. It targets visible signs of aging such as deep wrinkles, enlarged pores, and loss of elasticity, and it offers improved stability and efficacy. Panthenol provides hydration. Other key ingredients include Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7) and Niacinamide.

The cream is designed for gradual use, so users can start with low-irritation formulas and build tolerance. It is hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, and fragrance free, and it is suitable for all skin types.

Texture: Cream
Size: 1.69 oz
Key ingredients: Retinal, Matrixyl, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Retinal: 0.05% in the lift formula
Matrixyl: 3% in the lift formula
Panthenol: 5% in the relief cream
Skin type: All skin types
Formula: Hypoallergenic, fragrance free, dermatologist tested
Usage: New to retinal: every other evening for the first two weeks, using a pea-size amount. If irritation occurs, reduce amount and frequency.
In the box: Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream (1.69 oz)