Celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream

• Helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Supports firmer, more elastic-looking skin
• Helps refine the appearance of enlarged pores
• Improves rough and uneven-looking texture
• Contains 0.05% Retinal
• Contains 3% Matrixyl® 3000 peptide complex
• Provides soothing care with 5% Panthenol
• Helps support the skin's moisture barrier
• Combines treatment and moisturizer in one convenient product
• Excellent option for customers transitioning from basic anti-aging skincare to a retinoid

Retinal 0.05%

A vitamin A derivative used to target the appearance of wrinkles, uneven texture and enlarged-looking pores. The yellow formula contains 0.05% retinal. TikTok Shop

Matrixyl 3000 — 3%

A peptide combination featuring Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, designed to support a firmer, smoother-looking complexion. Ulta Beauty

Panthenol — 5%

The key ingredient in the blue soothing cream, helping provide hydration and support the skin barrier. TikTok Shop

Niacinamide

Present in both formulas and provides moisturizing, skin-conditioning and tone-care benefits.

Guaiazulene

Included in the blue formula for soothing-focused skincare.

Adenosine

Included in both formulas and commonly used in Korean skincare for wrinkle-care formulations.

Yellow – Tightening Cream

The treatment side contains:

0.05% Retinal + 3% Matrixyl® 3000

It focuses primarily on:

Fine Lines • Wrinkles • Pores • Texture • Firmness • Elasticity

Blue – Relief Cream

The soothing side contains:

5% Panthenol + Guaiazulene

It focuses on:

Hydration • Soothing • Barrier Support • Skin Comfort

The two formulas are dispensed together, giving customers the benefits of a retinal treatment without making barrier care an afterthought.

0.05% Retinal

Retinaldehyde is a potent Vitamin A derivative used to improve visible signs of skin aging.

It helps target:

• Fine lines
• Wrinkles
• Uneven texture
• Enlarged-looking pores
• Loss of firmness
• Dull, less-refined skin

Retinal requires only one conversion step to retinoic acid, while retinol requires two. This doesn't mean every retinal product is automatically stronger than every retinol product, but retinal can be an efficient Vitamin A option.

3% Matrixyl® 3000

A peptide complex containing Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7.

It complements retinal by supporting a smoother, firmer and more elastic-looking complexion.

5% Panthenol

Provitamin B5 provides hydration and soothing barrier support.

Its inclusion at 5% is particularly relevant because dryness and irritation are common concerns when introducing retinoids.

Guaiazulene

A soothing ingredient that gives the relief cream its characteristic blue appearance and helps comfort stressed-looking skin.

Niacinamide

Supports the moisture barrier while helping improve the appearance of dullness and uneven tone.

Adenosine

Complements the formula's wrinkle-care focus and supports smoother-looking skin.

PM Routine

Cleanser → Hydrating Toner/Serum → celimax Retinal Dual Cream

• Dispense a small amount of both formulas.
• Mix the yellow and blue creams together during application.
• Apply evenly over the face.
• Avoid the immediate eye and lip area.
• Follow with another moisturizer only if additional moisture is needed.

If You're New to Retinal

Start 2–3 nights per week.

If your skin remains comfortable, gradually increase the frequency.

More product does not mean faster results. A small, consistent amount is preferable to overusing retinal and damaging the skin barrier.

Daily sunscreen is essential.

Best for:

• Fine lines
• Early wrinkles
• Enlarged-looking pores
• Uneven texture
• Loss of firmness
• Loss of elasticity
• Mature skin
• Dull-looking skin
• Customers beginning retinal
• Previous retinol users ready to try retinal
• Customers wanting anti-aging treatment + moisturizer in one

Introduce carefully if you have:

• Very sensitive skin
• A damaged skin barrier
• Active peeling or irritation
• Eczema-prone or highly reactive skin
• An existing prescription retinoid routine
• Frequent strong-acid exfoliation

Avoid stacking it with another retinol or retinal product in the same routine.

For beginners, I would also avoid using strong AHA/BHA exfoliants on the same night until you know how well your skin tolerates retinal.

Topical retinoids are generally avoided during pregnancy; customers who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or under medical treatment should discuss retinoid use with their healthcare professional.

Beginner Retinal Routine

Cleanser: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Gentle Cleansing Milk
Toner: Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Treatment + Cream: celimax THE VITA-A Retinal Shot Tightening Dual Cream

If extra moisture is needed:

celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream

Next Morning

Gentle Cleanser → Hydrating Serum → Moisturizer → SPF50+