One of the main reasons why so many of us tend to avoid retinol is that while the popular ingredient may be a holy grail when it comes to reversing signs of aging, not all skin responds well to such a powerful vitamin. Caudalie’s newest serum is made with everyone in mind. It is formulated with resveratrol as a powerful retinol alternative. “The patented combination of resveratrol, microhyaluronic acid and novel vegan collagen 1 works synergistically to deliver the best results,” says Kwitman. Resveratrol and retinol may work in a similar way, but in an in vitro ingredient association test, one is much more versatile than the other.
But what is resveratrol? According to Kwitman, it is extracted from the stem of the vine and works to increase activity in anti-aging cells. The Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum is made from 98% natural ingredients and is also vegan, recyclable and gentle, making it an effective alternative to retinol. “The serum is clinically proven to be three times more effective than retinol at firming and lifting,” she says. “This is critical because by the time you are 40 years old, you have lost almost 50% of your collagen and 40% of your hyaluronic acid.” In other words, the older you get, the more changes you will notice in the skin. Using Caudalie’s patented resveratrol formula can help pump up the breaks.