The following products are—at the time of the latest update—fully available in the UK and France but only partially available elsewhere. Where appropriate we have selected and linked to regional alternatives. ***As of the current update, we have only been focussing on the USA, France and the UK. As the name suggests, this formula is potent, so let's break it down: this serum has a 6.5 percent dose of retinol, which is made up of a 5 percent retinoid ester blend (a gentle derivative of retinol), 1 percent liposomal-encapsulated retinol blend (which essentially means the retinol is in a "shell", allowing it to penetrate deeper into the skin), and 0.5% blue-algae (a brightening component). But don't let this serum's potency scare you. It's filled with soothing ingredients like Hawaiian honey to keep your complexion comfortable while you remove wrinkles. The A313 is a Cult French Vitamin A product that is shrouded in mystery. It works phenomenally but nobody is actually sure why. I have fallen down a bit of a rabbit hole with this one, and whilst I do not have ALL the answers, I have made some interesting discoveries along the way. Read on for a review of the A313 and a bit of insight as to why it works so well. When it comes to retinol, slow and steady truly wins the race. Zaborowski recommends starting with a retinol product one to two times per week, then working your way up to three to four times a week, and applying it at night. "When you apply it at night this allows your skin to repair itself overnight and avoids direct sun exposure which can cause increased irritation," she explains. Most importantly, don't skip out on SPF during the day. "Always wear SPF during the day and don't forget to reapply," Zaborowski warns. "Retinol, especially at the beginning, can make your skin more sensitive and likely to burn."

The cream form, with its more fluid texture, is better suited to skin irritations with a larger surface area and is more easily absorbed by the skin. This moisturizer is concentrated with pro-retinol (a milder pre-cursor to retinol) to visibly reduce wrinkles, firm and brighten skin in just one week of use. It is also formulated with two of the uppermost dermatologist-recommended ingredients: hyaluronic acid, a potent hydration-attracting molecule, and vitamin C, a vital antioxidant naturally found in skin, known to boost radiance. Immediately after application, your skin will feel delightfully soft, smoothe, plumped and hydrated.This oily (pommade means ointment) contains 0.12% of the mildest forms of vitamin A, called retinol esters. From her first appearance alongside boyfriend Prince Harry in 2017 to the present day, these are Meghan Markle's fashion favorites. Excellent avibon alternative. vitamin a retinol cream. Top ten best selling beauty product in france loved the world over. A sought after product, loved by the most beautiful women. In case you’re wondering how A313’s ingredients differ from Avibon’s, here’s the scoop. While A313 has 200,000 IU of vitamin A, Avibon had five times that amount: 1,000,000 IU. Avibon also contained three retinyl esters (acetate, propionate and palmitate) instead of just retinyl palmitate.

Chorilli, M., Prestes, P. S., Rigon, R. B., Leonardi, G. R., Chiavacci, L. A., Sarmento, V. H. V., Oliveira, A. G. & Scarpa, M. V. (2011). Structural characterization and in vivo evaluation of retinyl palmitate in non-ionic lamellar liquid crystalline system. Colloids and Surfaces. 2011 Jul 1; 85(2): 182-8. This ingredient comes in a variety of forms. The weakest form being Retinyl Palmitate, the strongest form being retinoic acid. I tried it again a few nights later, still unable to believe the A313 with its very limited Vitamin A content could provide such results, and awoke to the same soft and plump skin. I looked so healthy and youthful. Watson, R. E. B., Long, S. P., Bowden, J. J., Bastrilles, J. Y., Barton, S. P. & Griffiths, C. E. M. (2008). Repair of photoaged dermal matrix by topical application of a cosmetic 'antiageing' product. The British Journal of Dermatology. 2008 Mar; 158(3): 472-7.

So they kind of leave you on your own, but not to worry—I’ve got some tips: 1. Apply at Night to Clean, Dry Skin Soma, Y., Kashima, M., Imaizumi, A., Takahama, H., Kawakami, T. & Mizoguchi, M. (2005). Moisturizing effects of topical nicotinamide on atopic dry skin. International Journal of Dermatology. 2005 Mar; 44(3): 197-202. Since it takes about four to six weeks to get through the retinoid adjustment period (also known as “retinization”), it’s normally recommended to start slowly. Farooq, U., Mahmood, T., Shahzad, Y., Yousaf, A. M. & Akhtar, N. (2018). Comparative efficacy of two anti-aging products containing retinyl palmitate in healthy human volunteers. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2018 Jun; 17(3): 454-460.