How is Powerful Retin Oil different from traditional retinol serums?

Powerful RetinOil distinguishes itself from classic retinol serums in that it contains 1% granactive retinoid (HPR) — a modern stable form of retinoid that does not require conversion to retinoic acid, acts without irritation, and is suitable even for sensitive skin. Thanks to the combination of bakuchiol, algae extract, raspberry stem cells, and a complex of healing oils, the product provides a comprehensive anti-aging and regenerative effect that is comfortable for the skin. The oil intensively moisturizes and nourishes the skin and is suitable for both the face and body.

Is Powerful Retin Oil suitable for dry or dehydrated skin?

Yes, Powerful RetinOil is ideal for dry and dehydrated skin, as the combination of 15 healing oils, vitamin E, and bisabolol intensively nourishes, restores the barrier, and provides long-lasting hydration without a greasy shine.

Can retinol oil be used daily, or should it be introduced gradually?

Powerful RetinOil is suitable for daily use thanks to the high stability of its active ingredients, but if you are using retinol products for the first time, we recommend starting with twice a week and gradually increasing the frequency to daily use.

Powerful RetinOil

Name: Powerful RetinOil
Brand: Instytutum
SKU: INS0034
Price: 85 EUR
Availability: InStock

Concentrated oil with retinoid

Elasticity

Texture improvement

Nourishment & hydration

This powerful oil delivers exceptional results, addressing multiple skin concerns at once. It instantly leaves the skin smoother, hydrated, and radiant, while visibly minimizing pores and reducing dark spots. Thanks to 1% next-generation Granactive Retinoid, the oil helps diminish wrinkles, correct imperfections, and revive dull, fatigued skin.

Algae extract works as an anti-aging progerin regulator, helping reduce wrinkles, restore firmness, and improve skin tone. It reactivates the metabolism of age-affected cells and provides reliable protection against toxins, pollution, and photoaging. This ingredient also helps refine texture and supports the skin’s balance under daily stressors.

A blend of 15 restorative oils intensely moisturizes, nourishes, softens, and replenishes the skin, enriching it with essential micronutrients. Bakuchiol and patented raspberry stem cells help reduce the depth and visibility of wrinkles, increase elasticity, and support collagen synthesis. These ingredients help maintain hydration and suppleness, boost hyaluronic acid levels, and promote long-lasting firmness.

This powerful oil delivers exceptional results, addressing multiple skin concerns at once. It instantly leaves the skin smoother, hydrated, and radiant, while visibly minimizing pores and reducing dark spots. Thanks to 1% next-generation Granactive Retinoid, the oil helps diminish wrinkles, correct imperfections, and revive dull, fatigued skin.

Algae extract works as an anti-aging progerin regulator, helping reduce wrinkles, restore firmness, and improve skin tone. It reactivates the metabolism of age-affected cells and provides reliable protection against toxins, pollution, and photoaging. This ingredient also helps refine texture and supports the skin’s balance under daily stressors.

A blend of 15 restorative oils intensely moisturizes, nourishes, softens, and replenishes the skin, enriching it with essential micronutrients. Bakuchiol and patented raspberry stem cells help reduce the depth and visibility of wrinkles, increase elasticity, and support collagen synthesis. These ingredients help maintain hydration and suppleness, boost hyaluronic acid levels, and promote long-lasting firmness.

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In the evening, warm 2–3 drops of the oil in your palms and gently massage onto the cleansed skin of the face, neck, and decollete. The oil can be used on its own or mixed with a few drops into your moisturizer. It is suitable for short facial massages (up to 10 minutes).

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After the oil, apply HydraFusion Hydrating Gel Cream or SuperBiotic Regenerating Cream. If the skin feels sufficiently hydrated after the oil, it is not necessary to apply an additional cream.

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In the morning, always follow with SPF50.

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In the evening, warm 2–3 drops of the oil in your palms and gently massage onto the cleansed skin of the face, neck, and decollete. The oil can be used on its own or mixed with a few drops into your moisturizer. It is suitable for short facial massages (up to 10 minutes).

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After the oil, apply HydraFusion Hydrating Gel Cream or SuperBiotic Regenerating Cream. If the skin feels sufficiently hydrated after the oil, it is not necessary to apply an additional cream.

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In the morning, always follow with SPF50.

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If you are new to retinol, start with 2 times per week and gradually increase to daily use. If your skin is already accustomed to retinol, the oil can be used every evening or alternated with X-Strength Retinol Serum.

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For sensitive skin, do not combine with acids in the same routine to avoid irritation. For adapted, resilient skin, the oil can be combined with acid-based products to enhance retinol effects.

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Products containing retinol or retinoids must not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or when planning pregnancy. Consult your doctor before use.

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Store the product at room temperature (up to +25 °C) in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight.

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Avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes. Do not apply retinoid products to the mobile eyelid.

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Products containing retinol or retinoids must not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or when planning pregnancy. Consult your doctor before use.

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Store the product at room temperature (up to +25 °C) in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight.

3

Avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes. Do not apply retinoid products to the mobile eyelid.

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To support skin recovery after retinoid use, apply SuperBiotic Regenerating Cream or HydraFusion Hydrating Gel Cream. These products help maintain balance, reduce irritation risk, and enhance retinoid efficacy. After using retinoids in your morning or daytime routine, always apply sunscreen SPF 50.

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Products containing acids and retinoids may cause temporary redness or irritation — this is an individual skin response.

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INSTYTUTUM formulas contain a high concentration of active ingredients. To minimize the risk of irritation, introduce new products gradually, starting with 2–3 times per week.

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Recommendations are based on the use of products within the INSTYTUTUM range. Combining with products from other brands may increase sensitivity and lead to unpredictable reactions.

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If you plan to use acids and retinol together, start with acids 2–3 times per week, and after 10–14 days, if no irritation occurs, add retinoid-based products; in case of an adverse reaction, discontinue use of the active product for 2–5 days and then reintroduce it gradually.

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When starting products with active ingredients (retinol, acids, vitamin C), the skin may temporarily react with breakouts, flaking, or irritation — this is a purging phase that indicates the activation of cellular renewal and detoxification; it usually appears 2–3 weeks after beginning active ingredients and can last up to 9–10 weeks, and during this time it’s important not to drastically change your routine and allow the skin to adapt, but if the condition worsens significantly or the reaction does not subside, consult a dermatologist or skincare professional.

Components

1% Granactive Retinoid (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, HPR) — a next-generation stable retinoid that directly activates retinoic acid receptors (RAR) in the skin. Potently stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis, smooths wrinkles, increases firmness and density, and reduces pigmentation and inflammation without irritation.

1% Bakuchiol — a natural retinoid-like ingredient that enhances HPR action, reduces pigmentation, improves skin texture, and stimulates collagen types I, II, and IV.

1% Blue-green algae extract — activates cellular metabolism, reduces signs of photoaging, and improves skin turgor and density.

Patented raspberry stem cells — increase ceramide and hyaluronic acid levels in the dermis and epidermis, supporting barrier restoration.

15 Healing oils (almond, jojoba, rosehip, macadamia, etc.) — rich in omegas, antioxidants, and vitamins; deeply nourish, soften, restore, and add radiance without a greasy finish.

Bisabolol and vitamin E — intensely soothe, repair, and provide antioxidant protection.

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, BAKUCHIOL, GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) SEED OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, BISABOLOL, CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER OIL, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM (JASMINE) FLOWER EXTRACT, LINALOOL, ALGAE EXTRACT, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS (RAPESEED) SEED OIL, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE, FARNESOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, GERANIOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOEUGENOL, RUBUS IDAEUS LEAF CELL CULTURE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL.

Components

1% Granactive Retinoid (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, HPR) — a next-generation stable retinoid that directly activates retinoic acid receptors (RAR) in the skin. Potently stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis, smooths wrinkles, increases firmness and density, and reduces pigmentation and inflammation without irritation.

1% Bakuchiol — a natural retinoid-like ingredient that enhances HPR action, reduces pigmentation, improves skin texture, and stimulates collagen types I, II, and IV.

1% Blue-green algae extract — activates cellular metabolism, reduces signs of photoaging, and improves skin turgor and density.

Patented raspberry stem cells — increase ceramide and hyaluronic acid levels in the dermis and epidermis, supporting barrier restoration.

15 Healing oils (almond, jojoba, rosehip, macadamia, etc.) — rich in omegas, antioxidants, and vitamins; deeply nourish, soften, restore, and add radiance without a greasy finish.

Bisabolol and vitamin E — intensely soothe, repair, and provide antioxidant protection.

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, BAKUCHIOL, GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) SEED OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, BISABOLOL, CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER OIL, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM (JASMINE) FLOWER EXTRACT, LINALOOL, ALGAE EXTRACT, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS (RAPESEED) SEED OIL, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE, FARNESOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, GERANIOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOEUGENOL, RUBUS IDAEUS LEAF CELL CULTURE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL.