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RETINAL, REDEFINED. pro-revival retinal serum

Retinoids left your skin irritated? Our fast-acting retinal serum keeps your skin barrier calm and protected without compromising efficacy.

SGD $115  • 20ml • Made In Korea

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WHAT IS IN EVERY PUMP?

0.11%

ENCAPSULATED RETINAL

5

BARRIER REPAIR ACTIVES

1

conversion step closer to results than retinol

Boosts collagen production

Lightens pigmentation

Plumps and smooths fine lines

Barrier Strengthening

0.11% encapsulated retinal

Hormone-safe

Made In Korea

No filter, no edits.

REAL RESULTS

SOUNDS FAMILIAR?

Here is everything that makes you afraid of retinoids and what we did about it. 

SENSATION

"It stung, then my skin peeled for days."

Irritation is so common it has a nickname: the retinoid uglies. It usually happens when a retinoid works on your skin with nothing looking after your barrier. Our serum is formulated with five barrier-repair actives, including ceramides, ectoin and niacinamide, so your skin stays supported and calm while it renews. 

Colour

"It turned my skin yellow and stained my pillowcase."

Retinal is naturally yellow, and at higher strengths it can leave a tint on your skin and sheets that's hard to wash off. Ours sits at around 0.11%, with the retinal held inside a protective capsule so it sinks in fully without leaving colour behind. 

RESULTS

"I used it for weeks and saw nothing."

Most retinoids on the shelf are retinol, which your skin has to convert twice, losing strength at each step. Our serum uses retinal, which requires just one conversion step. It is also encapsulated, which keeps retinal at full strength in the bottle instead of slowly breaking down. 

ROUTINE

"I don't know what I can and can't use with it."

Layering retinoids with acids like vitamin C can tip skin into redness and peeling. The fix is simple: split them up. Vitamin C in the morning, retinal at night, and SPF every day as retinal makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. 

FIRST-TIMERS

"Isn't retinal only for people who've used retinoids before?"

Our serum is built for both first-timers and seasoned users. The barrier-supporting actives give new skin the support it needs to adjust, while retinal gives retinol users a real step up. If you've never used a retinoid, start every other night and build up to nightly from there.

BARRIER-FIRST RETINAL 

Fast-acting retinal, kept stable inside a protective capsule, paired with 5 barrier-repair actives. So your skin stays calm, hydrated, and resilient through every stage of renewal.

NIACINAMIDE

NIACINAMIDE

ADENOSINE

ADENOSINE

5 CERAMIDES COMPLEX

5 CERAMIDES COMPLEX

ECTOIN

ECTOIN

BETA GLUCAN

BETA GLUCAN

What our customers are saying...

Bella —

"I was nervous to try retinal because of peeling and redness, so I only started once I knew that this formula is gentle and barrier-supporting. After about 3 weeks, I noticed my sunscreen and foundation went on so smoothly. I used to think it was my makeup, but it was my skin texture all along. No peeling, no redness. For my late 40s, this routine really works: Vitamin C in the morning, retinal at night."

Si Ying —

"The retinal serum has a lovely texture. It slides on smoothly and absorbs into my skin quickly without feeling sticky. My skin texture looks and feel visibly smoother."

Pamela —

"I’ve been a B/SKIN customer since 2007. I decided to try the retinal serum because I have very sensitive skin and heard that it was not harsh like retinol. The difference in skin rejuvenation was stark. My skin became smoother, clearer and my sunspots looked lighter. Now, I use it for my neck as well!"

Retinal is powerful and works, but its not for everyone — until now.

The idea that you'd have to damage your barrier to improve it never sat right with me. So we built the Pro-Revival Retinal Serum around the opposite philosophy: retinal that works, wrapped in a formula that protects. Because your skin shouldn't have to choose between results and resilience.

Su-Mae
Founder, B/SKIN

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.

Retinal (retinaldehyde) is one conversion step closer to retinoic acid, the active form your skin actually benefits from. That means it works faster and at lower concentrations.

Because it’s often better tolerated than retinoid acid, it’s considered the smart option for those who want results without a harsh adjustment period.

Fewer steps, more efficient results.

That’s not artificial colouring. Retinal itself is bright yellow in its pure form. The pale golden colour you’ll see in the bottle is the ingredient doing its job.

No added dyes are used. This colour does not stain the skin, indicate oxidation, or reflect product strength.

Following B/SKIN’s philosophy, this product is formulated without harmful chemicals and is designed to be gentle, barrier-friendly, and suitable for long-term use.

It is suitable for normal, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin, as well as both first-time retinal users and existing retinol users seeking improved results.

It is not recommended for pregnant women, very sensitive or compromised skin (including active eczema or open wounds), or those using prescription retinoids without professional supervision.

Retinal works at night to support skin cell renewal, improve texture, and target acne. Vitamin C is best used in the morning to brighten the skin, provide antioxidant protection, and support collagen production. When used at different times of the day, both actives complement each other effectively — Vitamin C by day and Retinal by night.

This serum delivers approximately 0.11% pure retinal — which sits at the higher end of what's typically found in retinal products on the market (where concentrations commonly range from 0.025% to 0.1%.)

Our retinal is encapsulated for stability. Using cyclodextrin-based encapsulation technology, it's protected from degradation caused by light, heat, and oxygen.

Retinal helps boost skin cell turnover, so it’s best followed with a moisturiser to help lock in hydration. It can also increase skin sensitivity to UV exposure, making daily sunscreen essential to protect your skin and maintain your results.