SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight Cream for Smoother, More Radiant Skin
SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight Cream is an advanced nighttime treatment designed to visibly improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone, and texture. This innovative formula combines a retinoid with an alpha hydroxy acid in a single step, helping to deliver skin renewal benefits with enhanced tolerability compared to traditional retinoids.
The silky, lightweight texture absorbs easily into the skin, delivering hydration while supporting smoother, firmer-looking skin over time. This multi-functional cream also includes peptides, antioxidants, and calming ingredients to help balance performance with comfort, making it suitable for a wide range of skin types.
Ideal for those looking to address early to advanced signs of aging, SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight Cream supports a more refined, radiant complexion while maintaining skin hydration and barrier health.
Why You'll Like It
- Combines a retinoid and AHA for visible skin renewal
- Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Improves skin texture and tone for a smoother look
- Supports hydration with ceramides, squalane, and hyaluronic acid
- Includes soothing ingredients to help reduce visible redness
- Antioxidants help defend against environmental stressors
Who Is It For
- Those concerned with fine lines, wrinkles, and aging skin
- Individuals looking to improve uneven tone and texture
- Users who want retinoid benefits with enhanced tolerability
- Normal, dry, combination, and mature skin types
- Anyone seeking a comprehensive overnight renewal treatment
Elevate your nighttime routine with a formula designed to deliver visible results while maintaining skin comfort.
Benefits
- Visibly smooths fine lines and wrinkles
- Refines skin texture and enhances radiance
- Improves the appearance of uneven skin tone
- Provides hydration to support the skin barrier
- Helps reduce the look of redness and irritation
- Supports firmer, more resilient-looking skin
- Enhances overall skin clarity and brightness
- Delivers multi-level antioxidant protection
If you are looking for a single product that targets multiple signs of aging while maintaining skin comfort, SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight Cream offers a science-backed solution designed to support healthier-looking skin over time.
This product is part of the SkinBetter skincare collection, a professional skincare line designed to support healthier-looking skin through advanced formulations and targeted treatment solutions.
How to Use
- Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin in the evening
- Use consistently as part of your nighttime skincare routine
- Follow with moisturizer as needed and use sunscreen during the day
- Protect with a SunBetter sunscreen during the day for additional skincare benefits.
Consistent use helps reveal smoother, more radiant-looking skin over time.
Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
Caution: This product contains retinoid in a topical form. If you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant, consult a physician before use. If using more than one exfoliating product, irritation may occur.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients:
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AlphaRet: A proprietary blend that pairs a retinoid with lactic acid to support skin renewal and improve the appearance of aging skin.
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Glycolic Acid: Helps refine skin texture while enhancing the effectiveness of the AlphaRet complex.
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Targeted Peptide Blend: Supports smoother-looking skin while improving the appearance of firmness and elasticity.
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Hydrating Complex with Ceramides, Squalane, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid: Helps replenish moisture and support the skin barrier to reduce dryness.
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Allantoin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Bisabolol, and Green Tea Extract: Help soothe the skin and minimize the look of redness.
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Vitamins C & E and Coenzyme Q10: Help defend against environmental stressors with antioxidant support.
Full Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Sodium Glycolate, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Ceresin, Glycol Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Superoxide Dismutase, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Linolenic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-2, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Hydrated Silica, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Ingredients may change. Please check the packaging for the most current list.
Thoughtfully formulated with advanced ingredients, this serum reflects the science-driven approach of professional skincare.
Awards
2016 ALLURE Best of Beauty Breakthrough
2018 & 2019 lnStyle Best Beauty Buys - Best Wrinkle Cream
2019 Cosmopolitan Skin Award - Best Retinol
2020 & 2021 InStyle Best Beauty Buys - Best Night Cream
2020 Shape Skin Award - Best Retinol
2021 NewBeauty Award - Best Retinol Night Cream
2021 Reader's Digest Editor's Choice Award - Best Moisturizer for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
2021 Harper's Bazaar UK Beauty Award - Best Retinol for Sensitive Skin
2022 VOGUE - Best Wrinkle Cream
2022 Shape Beauty Award - Best Night Cream
2023 Good Housekeeping Best Beauty Award - Best Retinol
2023 Byrdie Skin Award - Best Retinol
2023 Shape Skin Award - Best Retinol
2024 Prevention Healthy Skin Award - Best Anti-aging Cream for Normal Skin
FAQ
What does SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight Cream do?
It helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture while supporting smoother, more radiant skin. The combination of retinoid and AHA works to enhance skin renewal.
What is the difference between AlphaRet Overnight Cream and Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream?
AlphaRet Overnight Cream is designed to address moderate signs of aging, helping improve the look of uneven texture, tone, and early fine lines. Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains a higher concentration of glycolic acid, offering a more advanced level of exfoliation for enhanced retexturizing and more visible skin renewal. If you are unsure which option is best for your skin, consulting a skincare professional can help guide your choice.
How does it work to improve the skin?
SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight Cream uses a patented combination of a retinoid and lactic acid in one step, allowing the skin to renew more efficiently while minimizing irritation. This dual-action approach helps improve texture and tone while hydrating and supporting the skin barrier, creating visible results with better comfort than traditional retinoids.
Is this suitable for sensitive skin?
The formula is designed to offer improved tolerability compared to traditional retinoids. Many users find it gentle enough for regular use, though gradual introduction is recommended.
When should I use this product?
It is best used in the evening as part of your nighttime skincare routine. Always follow with sunscreen during the day.
Can I use it with other active ingredients?
Yes, but it is best to avoid layering with strong exfoliants or additional retinoids in the same routine. Pairing with hydrating and soothing products is recommended.
How long before I see results?
Many users notice smoother texture within a few weeks, with continued improvement in tone and fine lines over time.
Will it dry out my skin?
The formula includes hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients to help minimize dryness often associated with retinoid use.
SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight Cream delivers a refined approach to skin renewal by combining proven ingredients into one elegant formula. It helps smooth, hydrate, and visibly improve skin without the harshness often associated with traditional retinoids.
