Vichy Liftactiv 0.2% Pure Retinol Specialist Deep Wrinkles Serum 30mL

how to use Vichy LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum  All Skin Types & Tones

🌙 Night-Time Application Routine

1. Cleanse gently, then pat your face completely dry—retinol works best on dry skin and reduces irritation risk (Vichy Laboratoires).
2. Dispense the serum: flip the bottle and squeeze the base for a precise dose (3–5 drops or pea-sized) .
3. Apply evenly across face and neck using your fingertips—avoid delicate eye and lip areas  Moisturizer follows: use after the serum (or both before and after in sensitive skin’s “retinol sandwich” method) to maintain hydration

🗓️ Gradual Introduction: Build Tolerance

• Week 1: 1x every 3 nights (2 times total)
• Week 2: Every other night
• Week 3 onward: Nightly as tolerated
  Adjust frequency if irritation occurs—skip nights or reduce use (Vichy Laboratoires, e-cosmetorium).

🌞 Daytime Essentials

• Always apply SPF 30+ each morning—retinol increases sun sensitivity .
• Dress the ritual with sunscreen & gentle moisturizer to protect and support the skin barrier.

⚠️ Pro Tips & Common Missteps

• Do not apply on damp skin—retinol penetrates too strongly, increasing irritation
• Use only in the evening—retinol breaks down in sunlight and loses effectiveness
• Pea-sized is enough—more product doesn’t yield better results and may cause irritation .
• Don’t combine with strong actives in the same evening (e.g., AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C)—alternate nights to minimize irritation
• Be consistent and patient—expect some dryness initially (“retinization”), but visible benefits come in 6 weeks–6 months

🛠️ Step-by-Step Summary

• Use your retinol only at night, starting a few times a week and gradually building up.
• Always protect your skin during the day with broad-spectrum SPF.
• If needed, buffer with moisturizer before and after, particularly in early weeks (Vichy Laboratoires).

✅ Final Takeaway

Start slow—twice a week in the first week, increase gradually. Apply on clean, dry skin at night, follow with moisturizer, and always use SPF during the day. Avoid applying on damp skin, mixing with strong actives, and maintain consistency. With patience, you’ll see smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin.

Let me know if you’d like help layering it with other products or addressing any specific concerns!