Auteur

Definitive Retinol Serum

A skin-renewing overnight serum designed to accelerate cellular turnover and visibly improve the look of dark spots, lines, and dullness.

$340.00

30 ml

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Product details

Formulated to renew skin overnight, this next-generation serum resurfaces texture, improves tone, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and discoloration. A powerful pairing of encapsulated retinol and bakuchiol drives cellular turnover, supporting the skin’s natural regeneration process with less irritation than traditional retinoids.


Lactic and glycolic acids provide gentle exfoliation to smooth and brighten, while antioxidant-rich botanicals help neutralize free radical damage. A complex of ceramides and hyaluronic acid works to replenish moisture and reinforce the skin’s protective barrier, maintaining hydration throughout the night.


With continued use, skin appears clearer, firmer, and more luminous—restored to a healthier, more even complexion by morning.


INSIDE THE FORMULA

  • Encapsulated Retinol: Stabilized vitamin A promotes collagen synthesis and accelerates cell turnover for smoother, more radiant skin.
  • Bakuchiol: A gentle, plant-based retinol alternative that targets lines and pigmentation while calming inflammation.
  • Ceramide Complex: Strengthens the skin barrier and locks in moisture to reduce sensitivity and dryness.


CLINICAL RESULTS

  • 96% reported brighter, more radiant skin after 28 days
  • 92% of participants saw improved hyperpigmentation (13.5% average improvement)
  • 15% average reduction in wrinkle depth after 28 days
how to use

Apply 2–3 pumps across the face, neck, and décolleté. Follow with your preferred Auteur cream.

Use every other evening or 3 times weekly, alternating with a hydration-focused routine. Gradually increase frequency as skin builds tolerance. Avoid pairing with other retinol products or actives until compatibility is confirmed. Use SPF during the day.

ingredients

Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Panthenol, Glycolic Acid, Bakuchiol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Squalane, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Allantoin, Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Retinol, Pentylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Pantolactone, Silica, Plankton Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Arginine Ferulate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Epigallocatechin Gallate

Violet Code Approved

The Violet Code is a rigorous testing process by which our Committee of leading makeup artists, hairstylists, skin care experts, nail artists, and perfumers deem products best-in-class and therefore worthy of their kits, our SHELVES, and your vanity.

Editor's Note

Retinol often walks a fine line between results and irritation—but this one gets it right. Vitamin A with gentle plant-based boosters and hydration improve texture and tone while respecting sensitive skin.

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