Brickell Retinol Face Serum (30ml)

A retinol serum sits underneath your moisturizer and delivers a more concentrated dose of Vitamin A directly to the skin before the protective layer goes on top. Brickell's Retinol Face Serum is the more targeted option in their retinol lineup - lighter in texture than the Retinol Face Moisturizer Cream, designed to penetrate first, and formulated for men who want more control over how much retinol they're using and when.

The serum format means it absorbs faster and sits closer to the skin, with the moisturizer acting as a buffer that helps control the pace of delivery. This layering approach is well-established in clinical dermatology - it lets you dial up retinol use as your skin adapts, without committing to a single-step product at full concentration from day one. Supporting ingredients - jojoba, green tea, gotu kola, horsetail - protect the barrier while the retinol does its work.

Who's It For

Men who want more precise control over their retinol routine, or who already use a separate moisturizer and want to add a dedicated retinol treatment underneath. Also suited to men who have already been using the Retinol Face Moisturizer Cream and want to step up the treatment intensity.

Key Benefits

• Concentrated Retinol Delivery - Applied under moisturiser, the serum format places retinol in direct contact with the skin for faster, more targeted cell turnover stimulation.
• Layering Flexibility - Using a separate serum and moisturiser allows you to adjust retinol frequency independently from your hydration routine — skip a night of serum without changing your moisturiser.
• Botanical Hyaluronic Acid - Cassia Angustifolia seed polysaccharide provides a plant-derived hyaluronic acid base that hydrates while the retinol works.
• Barrier-Supporting Botanicals - Gotu kola, horsetail, and geranium protect and support the skin barrier during the retinol process.
• Jojoba Conditioning - Helps prevent dryness and flaking by keeping the skin's lipid barrier intact through the treatment cycle. 

Key Ingredients

• Retinol (Vitamin A) - Accelerates cell turnover and collagen production, reducing visible fine lines and improving skin texture with consistent use.
• Botanical Hyaluronic Acid (Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide) - Plant-derived hyaluronic acid that hydrates and plumps the skin throughout the treatment process.
• Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)* - Restores moisture balance and prevents barrier disruption during retinol use.
• Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis)* - Antioxidant that supports collagen preservation and protects against environmental skin damage.
• Gotu Kola Extract (Centella Asiatica)* - Calming and barrier-supportive botanical that reduces retinol-related irritation.
• Horsetail Extract (Equisetum Arvense) - Rich in silica, it supports skin tone and firmness alongside the retinol's collagen-stimulating action.

How To Use

Apply to clean, dry skin as the first treatment step of your evening routine - before moisturiser. Dispense 2-3 drops and press gently into the face and neck. Follow immediately with your regular night moisturiser or the Brickell Retinol Face Moisturizer Cream. Start by using every other night for the first 2-4 weeks, building to nightly as tolerated. Do not use in the morning. Always apply SPF the following day.

Why MASC Recommends This

The Retinol Face Serum is the right choice for men who want a layered, flexible approach to retinol - or who are ready to step up from the all-in-one Retinol Moisturizer. Layering it under the Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream creates a powerful nightly stack: retinol for cell turnover, DMAE for firming, hyaluronic acid for overnight hydration.