Shani Darden Skin Care
It All Starts with Retinol: Shani’s Starter Set
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Highlights
Good for: Pores
Vegan
Good for: Anti-Aging
allure 2020 Best of Beauty Award Winner
Best for Dry, Combo, Normal Skin
RetinolAbout the Product
Item 2643278
Only at Sephora
What it is: A trio of nighttime essentials to visibly smooth fine lines, fade dark spots, refine pores, and remove makeup while nourishing your skin barrier.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Encapsulated Retinol (Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum): Is a non-irritating form of retinol that improves the look of fine lines and texture.
- Lactic Acid 9% (Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum): Reveals a smoother, brighter, more glowing complexion.
- Oat Bran Extract (Cleansing Serum): Nurtures the skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: The most effective visibly age-defying ingredient, retinol is the foundation to any great skincare routine. Start fresh with the Cleansing Serum, then alternate between the Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum and Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum to visibly smooth fine lines, brighten dark spots, refine pores, and retexturize for a youthful, glowing complexion.
The Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner.
This Set Contains:
- 0.3 oz/ 10 mL Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum
- 0.3 oz/ 10 mL Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Cleansing Serum
Clinical Results: Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum:
In a 12-week clinical study conducted on 35 women (ages 25 to 50) via visual evaluation and instrumental measurement:
- 93% saw an improvement in texture
- 90% reported more even skin tone
- 83% said their skin looked brighter
Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum:
In a 4-week clinical study with 35 subjects (ages 23 to 75):
- 100% said their skin looked brighter and more glowy overnight
- 100% experienced less-noticeable pores
- 96% said their skin felt smoother
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Encapsulated Retinol (Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum): Is a non-irritating form of retinol that improves the look of fine lines and texture.
- Lactic Acid 9% (Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum): Reveals a smoother, brighter, more glowing complexion.
- Oat Bran Extract (Cleansing Serum): Nurtures the skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: The most effective visibly age-defying ingredient, retinol is the foundation to any great skincare routine. Start fresh with the Cleansing Serum, then alternate between the Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum and Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum to visibly smooth fine lines, brighten dark spots, refine pores, and retexturize for a youthful, glowing complexion.
The Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner.
This Set Contains:
- 0.3 oz/ 10 mL Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum
- 0.3 oz/ 10 mL Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Cleansing Serum
Clinical Results: Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum:
In a 12-week clinical study conducted on 35 women (ages 25 to 50) via visual evaluation and instrumental measurement:
- 93% saw an improvement in texture
- 90% reported more even skin tone
- 83% said their skin looked brighter
Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum:
In a 4-week clinical study with 35 subjects (ages 23 to 75):
- 100% said their skin looked brighter and more glowy overnight
- 100% experienced less-noticeable pores
- 96% said their skin felt smoother
-Encapsulated Retinol (Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum): Is a non-irritating form of retinol that improves the look of fine lines and texture.
-Lactic Acid 9% (Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum): Reveals a smoother, brighter, more glowing complexion.
-Oat Bran Extract (Cleansing Serum): Nurtures the skin barrier.
Cleansing Serum:
Aqua (Water, Eau), C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Cocamidopropyl Hydrosylsultaine, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol.
Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum:
Aqua (Water, Eau), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cire de Carnauba), Glucosamine HCl, Plankton Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Phospholipids, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Tocopherol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba, (Guar) Gum, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, BHT, BHA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol.
Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycolic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Gluconolactone, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
-Lactic Acid 9% (Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum): Reveals a smoother, brighter, more glowing complexion.
-Oat Bran Extract (Cleansing Serum): Nurtures the skin barrier.
Cleansing Serum:
Aqua (Water, Eau), C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Cocamidopropyl Hydrosylsultaine, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol.
Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum:
Aqua (Water, Eau), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cire de Carnauba), Glucosamine HCl, Plankton Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Phospholipids, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Tocopherol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba, (Guar) Gum, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, BHT, BHA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol.
Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycolic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Gluconolactone, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
Suggested Usage:
Cleansing Serum:
-Use morning and night.
-Wet hands and apply two to three pumps to face.
-Rinse with lukewarm water, then pat dry.
Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum:
-In the evening, smooth one to two pumps onto clean, dry skin.
-Begin by using one to two nights a week, adding a night each week to build up to as often as your skin can tolerate.
-Follow with moisturizer and sun protection in the morning.
-Avoid using other AHA products on the same night.
-Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum:
-On nights when not using Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum, smooth one to two pumps onto clean, dry skin.
-For best results, wait five minutes before applying moisturizer.
-In the morning, cleanse skin and use sun protection.
-Avoid using other AHA products or retinoids on the same night.
Cleansing Serum:
-Use morning and night.
-Wet hands and apply two to three pumps to face.
-Rinse with lukewarm water, then pat dry.
Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum:
-In the evening, smooth one to two pumps onto clean, dry skin.
-Begin by using one to two nights a week, adding a night each week to build up to as often as your skin can tolerate.
-Follow with moisturizer and sun protection in the morning.
-Avoid using other AHA products on the same night.
-Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Lactic Acid AHA Exfoliating Serum:
-On nights when not using Retinol Reform® Treatment Serum, smooth one to two pumps onto clean, dry skin.
-For best results, wait five minutes before applying moisturizer.
-In the morning, cleanse skin and use sun protection.
-Avoid using other AHA products or retinoids on the same night.
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Shani Darden is one of the top estheticians in Los Angeles, trusted by discerning A-list faces to keep their skin fresh, flawless, and glowing. Shani’s simple yet seriously effective skin care line—starring her cult-favorite Retinol Reform™ serum—features high performance formulas that deliver real results. Once available only through her LA studio, Shani is now sharing her proven formulas and trusted expertise so people everywhere can achieve their best skin.