I’m a big fan of OZ Naturals, and I recently had a chance to try OZ Naturals Pro-Retaxinol 2.5 Serum. Actually, I had been on the hunt for a serum with retinol and also with hyaluronic acid, so I was thrilled when I heard about the OZ Naturals Pro-Retaxinol 2.5 Serum.
OZ Naturals Pro-Retaxinol 2.5 has an impressive ingredient list. Not only does OZ Naturals Pro-Retaxinol 2.5 Serum have retinol among its key ingredients, but retinol is the third ingredient in the list after water and xanthan gum which is added to skincare products to thicken, add texture and stabilize the emulsion so the ingredients don’t separate. The hero ingredient, retinol at 2.5%, is clinical strength retinol, the highest concentration available without a prescription. In addition to hyaluronic acid that helps attract and maintain moisture within the skin, the serum also contains astaxanthin and Vitamin E, antioxidants that activate collagen and elastin production. Astaxanthin has been shown in dermatological studies to decrease wrinkles, improve elasticity and fade age spots.
The serum comes in a brown glass bottle to protect the efficacy of the ingredients. It arrived in a box and the bottle was sealed. I opened the cap and replaced it with the pump that came along with it.
The serum itself is a light amber color, and is a lightweight serum – not watery but not thick either. Two pumps cover my entire face and neck. It dries quickly upon application.
I apply it twice a day after cleansing. For me, it is my first serum, and I apply another serum over it with different ingredients and benefits. Then I apply my moisturizer. It is important to wear sunscreen during the day when using retinol because it increases the danger of sunburn and sun damage.
Since adding OZ Naturals Pro-Retaxinol 2.5 serum to my regimen about three weeks ago, the moisture level in my skin has improved markedly. I hadn’t been using HA lately, and my skin really missed it. Although I have a couple of other skincare products with retinol in them, the OZ Naturals retinol percentage is higher and, frankly, it is easier to apply this lightweight serum twice a day to get the benefits of retinol.
OZ Naturals Pro-Retaxinol 2.5 is 99.9% natural, and the retinol is 72% organic. It is cruelty-free, and it’s made in the US. No alcohol, parabens or sulfates.
OZ Naturals makes Super Youth retinol moisturizer with similar ingredients to double down on the ingredients. I noticed online that they suggest pairing their Pro-Retaxinol 2.5 serum with OZ Naturals Vitamin C 20% serum that also contains HA, vitamin E and astaxathin for even faster results. Hmmm. I may need to try that one too.
I really like and recommend this serum. Check out the OZ Naturals website for more information. OZ Naturals Pro-Retaxinol 2.5 serum is affordable, on sale at Amazon for $24.99. If you’re looking for a retinol serum, definitely look into OZ Naturals Pro-Retaxinol 2.5!
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum, Retinol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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I love that retinol is so high up the ingredient list!
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It’s the highest percentage of retinol allowed in a skincare product in the US without a prescription. I need the heavy-duty stuff like this 😉
Interesting brand! I like that the retinol is higher than the 1% you find in most over the counter products.
Monica.
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That reason, coupled with the HA & other ingredient in the formula that starts with an A whose name I can never remember are the reason I was so happy to try it. It’s a very good serum
I’ve been using and liking this serum as well. I haven’t been using it daily, for fear of over drying but if you can do it twice a day maybe I should up my usage! I also want to try the Vitamin C serum from OZ. The glycolic peel looks pretty good too… 😉
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I haven’t had any dryness problems using the serum twice a day, Amber. I think the HA helps along with my moisturizer. Frankly, I do better with this serum than with my Paula’s Choice retinol products.
This product sounds amazing, I have a few Oz Naturals products that I love!
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It has just about everything I was looking for except niacinamide, but that’s OK.
This product sounds like a winner. What a great combination of ingredients to improve the health and appearance of the skin.
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It really does. I was looking for a serum with a higher percentage of retinol so I was thrilled to find this one.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about this brand. I really like the spray style applicator!
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It’s actually just a pump applicator, but the bottle arrives sealed and you install the pump afterwards. Not sure if that’s necessary, but it kept everything sealed very well in transit. It’s a terrific serum.
WOW! This sounds really interesting, but I wonder how this percentage of retinol would work with my finicky skin. I love that there is a Retinol paired with HA!!!
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Gee, I wish I could say, Christine. My skin, I think, is quite different from yours: dry, sensitive, older, but I have no problem using it at all. It’s as if the HA balanced out the potential dryness of the retinol, for me at least!
This serum sounds great, I love that they mixed the retinol with HA. That probably helps minimize the harsh effects of the retinol, and both ingredients are so amazing for the skin!
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Right! And there are even more goodies in there too. I think I found a long-term winner in this serum 🙂
I like finding high percentage retinol products like this. I often use RoC because it too uses the max allowed. So many products don’t.
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I didn’t realize that the RoC retinol products used 2.5 too. I definitely will add one of the RoC products back into my regimen!
OZ Naturals is one of my fave brands – natural, cruelty free, with products that work and are affordable! Both my husband and I use Retinol serums, so we’ll have to give this one a try!
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I think you’ll both like it!
I’m definitely interested in this considering the ingredients list AND that it’s so natural and the retinol is 72% organic at that!
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It really is a very well made serum. Not sure that at your age you need the clinical strength retinol yet, lol, but it’s a good one for me 🙂
I would definitely try this! Sounds like I would benefit from it!
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It’s a really good serum because it’s got so much good stuff in it: clinical strength retinol, HA, vitamin E and the long ingredient that begins with A, lol
I hear so many great things about OZ Naturals. One of these days I’ll have to explore it.
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OZ Naturals is definitely worth a look 🙂
That is impressive with the ingredient list to see Retinol instead middle or next to last in some products!! Enjoyed reading the results of this product!
Ursula
It’s clinical strength retinol so instead of the usual 1% it’s got 2.5%, very good!
What a fabulous product! It’s very impressive that it’s 99.9% natural!
Yes, and the fact that it has clinical strength retinol!
Love the ingredients in this serum!
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Yes, me too especially the clinical strength retinol and the HA
I have used Oz Naturals products before, but not this specific one. I have liked what I have used before and I think that this may be something that I wouldn’t mind checking out.
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I know you have sensitive skin, Honey, but I’ve done well with this serum even though it has clinical strength retinol
Gimme all the serums… serum junkie here! This looks promising
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It has great ingredients, and for a retinol lover like me, it’s fab!
I’m using their vitamin C serum and really enjoy it. This sounds like a great option too. It might be my replacement… 😀
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OZ Naturals actually suggests using both serums together 😉
Hylauronic acid is such a must have ingredient, especially during the dry months.
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HA certainly is!
I’ve heard great things about OZ Naturals! Looks like a really solid brand.
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It definitely is, Brianna: natural, much organic, lots of the best ingredients, affordable!
What a great list of ingredients! I love that it has the highest concentration of retinol without a prescription! I need to try this!
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It’s a great serum for serious serum lovers!
I’ve heard good things about this brand. The serum sounds nice for those who need it. I’m staying away from retinols for now.
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You probably don’t need retinol at this stage of the game, Kim. Surprisingly, this clinical strength retinol is not irritating at all which is good for me since I do need it!
I have this serum and I am enjoying it. It’s effective and gentle. And I love how affordable it is. OZ Naturals is such a good brand.
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I agree completely!
Sounds like a wonderful serum that I need to check out!
It is a really good one, and the clinical strength retinol is amazing but gentle 🙂
This stuff sounds amazing! 😀
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It’s good stuff! Love that retinol!
Great to hear that this has improved the moisture in your skin, especially with the colder weather coming up, hydration is so important! xxx
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Yes, me to, Laura. I don’t know if OZ Naturals sells internationally, but it really is a terrific natural/organic and affordable skincare brand!
It’s definitely affordable!
OZ Naturals is always a great value which is amazing for what you get: great ingredients, natural, often organic. I love this brand!
You had me at retinol. I’ve never tried OZ Naturals!
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And clinical strength retinol, at that! OZ Naturals really is a good skincare brand. Natural, often organic ingredients and good prices, I like the brand a lot.
That’s awesome that you can already tell a difference in your skin!! This brand is totally new to me, so I’ll have to look into them 🙂
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Hyaluronic acid makes a big and almost immediate difference for me in my skin, and I hadn’t been using an HA serum in a while so I can tell the difference. Hope the retinol starts doing its thing soon! OZ Naturals really is a brand worth checking out: natural, often organic ingredients, high quality ingredients, affordable!