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AlphaRet Clearing Serum

The retinoid and salicylic acid serum for breakouts and pores.

Sale price$220.00

Skin type: Oily

Size:
  • Cruelty free
  • Fragrance free
  • Paraben free
  • Non-comedogenic

In stock on College St.

Usually ready within the hour.

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Clearing Serum

AlphaRet Clearing Serum

30ml

Pickup

780 College Street

780 College Street
Toronto ON M6G 1C6
Canada

Open Tuesday to Saturday
  • Tuesday10am – 7pm
  • Wednesday10am – 7pm
  • Thursday10am – 7pm
  • Friday10am – 6pm
  • Saturday10am – 4:30pm
  • Sunday & MondayClosed
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  2. Wait for our "ready" email.Usually within the hour. Head over once it arrives, not before.
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Description

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Clearing Serum is for oily, acne-prone skin with breakouts, visible pores and uneven texture.

AlphaRet, a patented retinoid and AHA, works with salicylic acid, zinc PCA and soothing botanicals to clear skin, reduce the look of pores and refine texture, gently enough for nightly use.

Suited to oily skin.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, PPG-3 Isostearyl Methyl Ether, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Steareth-2, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Salicylic Acid, Oligopeptide-10, Sodium Hyaluronate, Decylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Honey Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium EDTA, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate

Shipping, pickup & returns

Tracked shipping, 2 to 5 business days, free over $125. Pickup at 780 College St., usually ready within the hour. See our product policies for returns.

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet Clearing Serum
AlphaRet Clearing Serum Sale price$220.00

What's inside

The ingredients doing the work.

What's in AlphaRet Clearing Serum, and what each one does for your skin.

  • AlphaRet

    A retinoid and lactic acid in one.

  • Salicylic acid

    Clears pores.

  • Niacinamide and zinc PCA

    Balance oily skin.

How to use

Where it goes in your routine.

How to use AlphaRet Clearing Serum, step by step.

  1. Cleanse

    In the evening.

  2. One or two pumps

    All over the face, not the eye area.

  3. Morning

    Wear sunscreen the next day.

In the clinic

Pair it with treatments.

What we do in clinic for breakouts and congestion. Your products keep the results going at home.

Not sure it's right for you?

Ask the people who know it.

Our estheticians work with these brands in the treatment room. Book a free skin consultation or send us a question, and we'll tell you if it suits your skin.

Free 30-minute consultation,
with our skin analyzer.

Product FAQ

Before you buy it.

How to use AlphaRet Clearing Serum, what to pair it with, and when to check with us first.

Can I use it every night?

Yes. It is made for nightly use.

Can I use it around my eyes?

No. Use EyeMax AlphaRet for the eye area.

Can I use it while pregnant?

Check with your doctor first. Retinoids are generally avoided during pregnancy.

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  • Pickup on College St.
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