Retinol Concentrate 1%

Intensively Refines Skin Texture
1% Retinol supports cell turnover to help smooth rough, thickened or uneven skin and improve overall skin texture.

Helps Decongest Stubborn Skin
Supports clearer pores and helps reduce the build-up that contributes to congestion and mild breakouts.

Regulates Excess Oil
Helps balance excessive oil production, particularly when a lower-strength Retinol hasn't provided enough support.

Supports Collagen & Firmness
Retinol and peptides support collagen and elasticity, helping improve the appearance of fine lines and visible signs of ageing.

Helps Improve Pigmentation & Sun Damage
Supports skin renewal to help improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, uneven tone and thickened sun-damaged skin.

Encapsulated Retinol 1%
A high-strength form of Vitamin A that supports cell turnover, collagen production, clearer pores and more even skin tone and texture.

Vitamin E
Provides antioxidant support while helping maintain moisture and support the skin barrier.

Hyaluronic Acid
Helps bind water to the skin to support hydration, softness and suppleness.

SymRelief®
A soothing complex that helps calm the appearance of irritation and redness.

Core Four: V8 Peptide Complex®, SNAP-8, Niacinamide + Proteolea®
A combination of peptides and skin-supporting actives that help support collagen, soften the appearance of expression lines, strengthen the barrier and support overall skin function.

• True oily or excessively oily skin

• Stubborn congestion and blocked pores

• Mild breakouts

• Rough, thickened or uneven texture

• Fine lines and visible signs of ageing

• Pigmentation and uneven tone

• Thickened, sun-damaged skin

• Skin ready to progress from Potent Retinol Serum 0.5%

How to Use

Introduce after completing a course of Potent Retinol Serum 0.5%.

Start every second to third evening, even if your skin is already accustomed to the 0.5% Retinol.

Mix ½–1 pump into your O COSMEDICS Hydrator and apply over the face, avoiding the eye area.

Gradually increase to every second evening and eventually nightly if appropriate for your skin.

Do not apply neat over the entire face. It may be applied neat when specifically spot-treating dark pigmented areas with professional guidance.

Always wear SPF during the day.

Important

This is O COSMEDICS' highest-strength Retinol serum and isn't designed as a starting point for Vitamin A.

Some dryness can be normal when increasing Retinol strength, but redness, burning, persistent stinging or inflammation isn't something you need to push through.

If this occurs, stop using the product until your skin has settled before slowly reintroducing it. If the reaction returns, your skin may be better suited to the lower-strength Potent Retinol Serum or another form of Vitamin A.

Serums are designed to deliver concentrated active ingredients to the skin to target specific concerns. While your cleanser and moisturiser support the overall health and function of your skin, a serum can add a more targeted step to your routine.

Depending on the ingredients, serums can help address concerns such as dehydration, pigmentation, breakouts, redness, oiliness and visible signs of ageing. They can also support the skin barrier and provide antioxidant protection.

Because serums are usually lightweight and formulated with a higher concentration of specific active ingredients, they can be an effective way to personalise your skincare routine around what your skin needs.

You don't necessarily need lots of serums either. The right one or two, chosen for your skin and concerns, can make a meaningful difference as part of a consistent routine.

Think of your serum as the targeted treatment step in your skincare routine — chosen to support your specific skin goals.

Professional Australian-made skincare focused on skin health, corrective care and long-term skin function.

O COSMEDICS combines skin science with functional active ingredients to create high-performance skincare designed to address a wide range of skin concerns while supporting the health of the skin barrier.

Skin First Philosophy

O COSMEDICS follows the principles of Corneotherapy, a skin treatment philosophy centred around protecting, repairing and maintaining the skin's outermost layer — the stratum corneum.

Rather than taking an aggressive approach to skincare, the range focuses on working with the skin's natural biology and supporting healthy skin function. Active ingredients and corrective treatments can then be introduced according to what the skin needs and can tolerate.

Functional Actives

O COSMEDICS products are formulated with functional doses of active ingredients selected for their ability to support specific skin functions and concerns.

These actives are used across the range to target concerns including pigmentation, acne, congestion, dehydration, inflammation, redness, loss of firmness and visible signs of ageing.

Science & Skin Health

O COSMEDICS takes a skin-health approach that considers more than just the visible appearance of the skin.

Its formulations are designed around key factors that influence skin ageing and function, including collagen breakdown, inflammation, glycation, photo damage and oxidation.

The range also incorporates biomimetic ingredients — ingredients designed to work in harmony with the skin's natural structure and processes — alongside O COSMEDICS' V8 Peptide Complex®.

Australian Made & Woman Owned

O COSMEDICS is proudly Australian made, with its products manufactured at its Sydney-based facility.

The brand was developed in Australia with the unique skin challenges of the Australian environment and climate in mind. O COSMEDICS was founded by Australian skin and beauty therapist Maria Enna-Cocciolone.

Professional Skincare

O COSMEDICS is used by professional skin therapists and clinics in Australia and internationally.

The range includes everyday skincare as well as more targeted corrective products, allowing routines to be tailored to different skin types, concerns and stages of skin health.

The goal is simple: support healthy skin, address individual concerns and achieve visible results without losing sight of the skin's long-term health.

• Free from parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals and mineral oils

• Free from artificial colours and harsh preservatives

• Free from harsh synthetic fragrances

• Vegan-friendly, gluten-free and cruelty-free

• Emulsifier-free

• Formulated with biomimetic ingredients designed to work in harmony with the skin's natural physiology

Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Thermus Thermophilus Ferment, Niacinamide, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Polymethyl Methacrylate Bht, Tricaprylin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80.