Nimue · Serum

Retinal Power+ Serum 7.3 / 10

Name: Retinal Power+ Serum
Brand: Nimue

Reviewed by Michael C.

Retinaldehyde has strong evidence and acts faster than retinol — a genuinely premium option for those who want clinician-guided regimens.

Efficacy8.5

Value for money5.5

Texture7.5

SA climate fit7.5

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Retinaldehyde has strong evidence and acts faster than retinol — a genuinely premium option for those who want clinician-guided regimens.

Ingredient breakdown

Retinaldehyde
Moderate evidence
Commonly used to help improve the appearance of photoaged skin, fine lines and texture with fewer adverse effects than more aggressive treatments. A randomized controlled study found a retinaldehyde-based cream performed comparably to glycolic acid peel sessions on wrinkle and texture measures, with 12x fewer adverse events, and a separate RCT found a retinaldehyde-containing antioxidant blend improved in situ antioxidant activity in photoaged skin.

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Mature, Resilient

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