What do you use a retinal serum for?
A retinal serum is usually chosen to make the skin look smoother and more even. Many people use it for visible signs of skin aging, dull skin, uneven texture, or more noticeable pores. If you want to specifically target pores, choose targeted pore-refining products from Medik8.
How do you choose the right serum?
In this category, you should mainly look at two things: your experience with retinoids and how sensitive your skin reacts to active skincare. Beginners usually choose a gentler entry level. Those already accustomed to Medik8 vitamin A can build up more precisely within a stronger level. If your skin is more sensitive or you want a milder entry, consider a retinol cream. New to vitamin A? Read Retinol for beginnersfor practical tips on building up and frequency.
- For beginners: choose a lower entry level and build up slowly.
- For experienced users: choose a higher strength only if your skin tolerates previous retinoids well.
- For the eye contour: use a serum specifically developed for the sensitive skin around the eyes.
- If in doubt: seek advice, so that your product and usage time are well coordinated.
Our offer within this category
At SieroSanto, within this category you will find selected retinal and retinoid serums, such as variants from the Medik8 Crystal Retinal line and IOAN Fill me up more. In addition, there is also a specific retinoid eye serum option for the eye contour. If you want an advanced vitamin A option with higher tolerance, check out r‑Retinoate: advanced vitamin A.
How to use a retinal serum wisely
Retinoids are typically used in the evening routine. Start a few times a week rather than daily right away, and give your skin time to adjust. During the day, good sun protection is a logical addition to any routine with vitamin A. For example, choose Sun protection SPF (Medik8). If you want to know how to combine vitamin C and SPF during the day with vitamin A in the evening, read the Medik8 CSA‑philosophy.If you notice your skin feels tight, sensitive, or drier, building up more slowly is usually wiser than going faster. A consistent, tailored routine often works better than trying to do too much at once.
Why choose SieroSanto?
We combine a premium webshop with personal, honest guidance based on our expertise in skincare. This means you don't just choose a product, but also a routine that better suits your skin, goals, and comfort.Whether you order from Belgium, the Netherlands, or the region around Ypres: we believe that healthy skin starts with the right guidance. Shop your retinal serum online or let us advise you for a choice that truly suits you.
