Obagi
Obagi 0.5 Smoothing Retinol
- Helps to resurface skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Effective with minimal irritation
- Readers' Choice Awards - Favorite Retinol Cream by New Beauty
- 2025
Medically Verified Stockist
Formulations on Cosmedic Online are vetted and approved by our medical board, directed by Dr. Martyn King (GMC Registered) and Sharon King (RN NIP).
Contents
Clinical Details
Obagi 0.5 Smoothing Retinol is a cream-based formula designed to renew your skin effectively. This potent yet gentle retinol helps to resurface the skin, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while promoting skin turnover. Ideal for normal to oily, normal to dry, and combination skin types.
Evidence-Based Efficacy
Research supports the efficacy of retinol in promoting skin renewal and reducing signs of aging. For more information, see the following studies: Retinol and Skin Aging, Effects of Retinol on Skin.
Active Ingredients
Full Ingredients List
water (aqua), caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, stearic acid, polysorbate 60, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, cyclohexasiloxane, dimethicone, retinol, calendula officinalis flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, sodium hyaluronate, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, ascorbic acid, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, sorbitol, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, polysorbate 20, carbomer, disodium EDTA, triethanolamine, BHT, phenoxyethanol
Directions for Use
Uncap the airless pump and apply 1 pump, or a pearl-sized amount to your face. Massage until fully absorbed. Use once daily in the evenings.
Safety Information
When using this product, you may experience mild redness, peeling, or skin irritation. These are normal, temporary indications the product is working. If irritation occurs, limit use to every other night, or as tolerated. Daily use of a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is highly recommended.
