We recommend using Retinol Youth Renewal Serum at night to optimize skin’s receptivity and retinol’s potency.

Yes, you can! This is an incredible skincare duo: Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum helps target dark spots and uneven skin tone, while Retinol Youth Renewal Serum helps firm and smooth the skin. We recommend using Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum during the day to correct dark spots and optimise antioxidant defense against skin damage, and using Retinol Youth Renewal Serum at night. Always follow with an SPF during the day.

Yes, you can. We recommend using vitamin C products during the day, and retinal/retinol products at night. Always follow with an SPF during the day.

No: This product contains vitamin A. We do not recommend using this product if you are pregnant or lactating. We always advise our clients to speak with their doctor about their skincare regimen and product ingredients during their pregnancy.  

Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is formulated to be gentle. However, if you have reactive skin, perform a patch test and introduce the product gradually or use with a buffering moisturiser. You can also mix equal parts of the serum with your moisturiser to buffer the retinoids and reduce the chance of irritation.

Retinol and retinal are both vitamin A derivatives that help improve visible signs of ageing. Retinal is considered more potent and works faster because it requires fewer conversion steps within the skin. Retinol is often preferred for those looking for effective anti-ageing benefits with a gentler introduction to vitamin A skincare.

Retinol can help improve the appearance of sagging skin by supporting skin renewal and improving the look of firmness and elasticity over time. Consistent use may help skin appear smoother, firmer and more lifted. If you are experiencing advanced signs of ageing it is recommended to use Retinal.

Yes. Retinol can be especially beneficial during perimenopause, when declining estrogen levels can contribute to increased dryness, fine lines, loss of firmness and uneven texture. Retinol Youth Renewal Serum helps support smoother, firmer, more youthful-looking skin while remaining gentle enough for hormonally ageing skin.

During menopause, collagen production naturally declines as estrogen levels decrease. Skin can become thinner, drier and less elastic, making wrinkles and sagging appear more noticeable. Retinol helps support skin renewal and improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin firmness over time.

Most people can begin using retinoids in their mid-twenties. This is when early changes in texture, tone, and collagen naturally start to show on the skin, making it the ideal time to build retinoids into a preventative, results-driven routine.

Murad conducts its own objective and subjective testing with a panel of consumers. 30 clinical trial participants reported that using Retinol Youth Renewal Serum made their skin looked 2.5 years younger.

Murad develops formulas with proof, not percentages in mind. We start with clinically proven ingredients, then develop innovative technologies to enhance their efficacy. Our multi-action formulas do not just consider the symptom or target a skin concern, rather, we address the entire health of the skin.  

Yes, this formula is slightly stronger than the previous formula. However, it was formulated with various types of retinoids for potent-yet-gentle results, as well as hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acids of different molecular weights and collagen amino acids, to help replenish and lock in skin's moisture. Keeping skin hydrated during retinoid use can help offset the potential for irritation and redness. If you used the previous formula and are concerned about sensitivity or an adjustment period, we recommend doing a patch test and introducing the serum gradually or use with a buffering moisturiser.

While retinoids can be drying for some users, we intentionally formulated Retinol Youth Renewal Serum with hydrating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acids of different molecular weights and collagen amino acids, to help replenish and lock in skin's moisture. Keeping skin hydrated during retinoid use can help offset the potential for irritation and redness.

If you're concerned about dryness, we recommend applying a moisturiser over the top of the serum. You can also introduce retinol slowly to your routine, using 2-3 nights a week on alternating nights, until your skin adjusts. 

When used as directed, Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is clinically proven to show results on skin as early as 7 days, with results continuing to improve over the next 28 days. Please note that results may vary.

Yes, you can, To reduce the potential for irritation, especially during the first few days or weeks, introduce other retinoids or strong actives slowly and consider alternating nights or using buffering steps in your routine.

4x Active Retinoid Technology: A powerful complex of retinoids that supports gentle yet accelerated surface renewal
4 collagen amino acids and antioxidants: Syncs with hyaluronic acid to maximise hydration, while helping to protect skin's natural collagen for firmer, radiant, youthful-looking skin
4 types of hyaluronic acid: Small-to-large weights work on different levels to lock in and reinforce skin-plumping hydration, while offsetting potential dryness 

Yes. The formula includes added fragrance (parfum) and fragrance components.

Apply to clean, dry skin at night. Follow with a moisturiser. Always use sunscreen during the day when using retinol products.

1) an encapsulated retinol for quick, deep, stable and targeted delivery
2) a gentle yet fast-acting retinol
3) a stabilised retinoid with barrier-nourishing omega-6
4) a soothing, nourishing bio-retinoid booster to offset retinol's potential for irritation

Our previous, award-winning formula was powered by 3 retinoid technologies (Retinol Tri-Active Technology). New Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is now powered by 4x Active Retinoid Technology to address the visible signs of early skin ageing.

Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is a nighttime serum formulated to target visible signs of ageing, like fine lines and wrinkles. It helps improve skin texture, firmness, and tone, while delivering retinoid actives and hydrating ingredients.