Type | Night treatment emulsion | Night treatment cream | Night serum | Body cream | Night serum |
Size / Price | 1 oz / 30 ml / $135 | 1.7 oz / 50 ml / $200 | 1 oz / 30 ml / $115 | 3.4 oz / 100 ml / $89 | 1 oz / 30 ml / $48 |
Suitable For | All skin types incl. mature, dry, sensitive, rosacea | All skin types, fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, dark spots, UV damage | All skin types, mature, blemish-prone | All skin types | All skin types, sensitive skin |
Retinoid Strength / User Level | Combination of 3 retinoids (encapsulated retinol, retinyl sunflowerseedate, bakuchiol) | 0.2% Retinaldehyde, intermediate - advanced retinoid user | Retinol (gentle), suitable for sensitive skin | 0.2% Bio-Tech Retinol (next-gen retinol) | Bio-retinoid complex with retinal, for sensitive skin |
Key Ingredients | Encapsulated Retinol, Retinyl Sunflowerseedate, Bakuchiol | 0.2% Retinaldehyde, Glutaminated Peptides, Azelaic Acid, Fulvic Acid | Retinol, L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Vitamin E, photoaging repair complex, sodium salicylate, ceramide complex, coenzyme Q | Vitamin A (Bio-Retinol 0.2%), Polyglutamic Acid, Honeybush & Rooibos extracts, Allantoin, Aloe Ferox, Centella Asiatica, Marula Oil, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter | Retinal, Micro-algae extract, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Pre-probiotics |
Benefits | Comprehensive age delay, microbiome-friendly, reduces irritation, hydrates, smooths fine lines | Accelerates cell renewal, regenerates, improves uneven tone, reduces wrinkles and blemishes | Reduces visible signs of aging, boosts collagen, smooths fine lines, controls breakouts | Boosts collagen, improves skin elasticity, firms, corrects uneven texture and tone | Firms and tightens skin, reduces wrinkles, soothes redness, brightens, resurfaces, reduces pores |
Formulation Features | Fragrance & essential oil free, microbiome-friendly, no harsh preservatives | Cruelty Free, Vegan, Gluten Free, Fragrance Free, Alcohol Free, Sustainable Packaging | Cruelty Free, Sustainable Packaging, microbiome-friendly | Vegan, Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Alcohol Free, Sustainable Packaging | Cruelty Free, Vegan, Gluten Free, Alcohol Free, Sustainable Packaging, Synthetic fragrance free |
Usage | PM only, pea-sized amount on face/neck/chest, start 1-2x/week if sensitive | PM only, start 2x/week first 2 weeks, then every other night, then nightly | PM only, 1-2 pumps on face/neck/chest | Apply thin layer at night on body, targeted treatment for crepiness, sagging, hyperpigmentation | PM only, 2-3 pumps on face/neck/chest, start 3x/week, build to daily |
Irritation Potential | Low irritation due to synergistic retinoids and soothing ingredients | Intermediate to advanced retinoid user, gradual phasing recommended | Low irritation, delivers retinol benefits without Retin-A level irritation | Moderate, formulated for body skin, gentle acids included | Low irritation, designed for sensitive skin |
Fragrance | Fragrance free | Fragrance free | Not specified | Woody, herbaceous (Petitgrain, Bergamot, Rosemary, Frankincense) | Naturally derived fragrance free |
Packaging | Sustainable packaging | Sustainable packaging, glass packaging | Sustainable packaging | Sustainable packaging, PCR packaging | Sustainable packaging, glass packaging |
Brand | Marie Veronique | African Botanics | Marie Veronique | African Botanics | Kinship |
Additional Notes | First clean, microbiome-friendly alternative to conventional retinoids | Multi-tasking cream with peptides and acids for regeneration | Combines retinol with Vitamins C & E for enhanced effect | Body-specific retinol treatment with firming and brightening benefits | Clinically shown to reduce wrinkle depth by 20% in 56 days |