MyChelle Dermaceuticals 37 Night Cream

Overview

MyChelle's 37 Night Cream is a retinal-based cream packaged in a 1.2 ounce jar, formulated for all skin types and made in the United States.

Retinal, also called retinaldehyde, is a step closer to active retinoic acid than standard retinol, converting in fewer steps and often working faster, though also more likely to cause initial irritation. MyChelle pairs it with hydrating and revitalizing aims and keeps the formula petroleum free and paraben free. It is vegan and cruelty free, and made in the US, details that matter to buyers filtering by those criteria.

• 1.2 fl oz jar
• Retinal (vitamin A) active
• Petroleum free, paraben free
• Vegan, cruelty free, made in USA

Who it's for

Works for people already comfortable with retinoid-family ingredients looking for a night cream rather than a serum. Newcomers to retinoids may want to patch test given retinal's faster, more potent action compared to retinol.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Retinal converts to retinoic acid in one enzymatic step, compared to the two steps standard retinol requires, which is why it is often marketed as faster acting. The tradeoff is a higher chance of redness or peeling during the first weeks of use, so nightly frequency is usually built up gradually.

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