How often should a first-time retinol user apply it?

Use it every other night for the first two weeks, applying a small amount to targeted areas. Once your skin has adjusted, the directions allow use every evening.

How should I apply it, and what should I do the following morning?

During introduction, apply a small amount to targeted areas and massage until fully absorbed. The following morning, finish your skincare routine with sunscreen.

What should I do if irritation develops?

Reduce both the amount and frequency. The directions also recommend using a moisturizer containing soothing ingredients.

Is a slight tingling sensation expected?

Yes. CELIMAX says slight tingling can occur during use and advises sensitive-skin users to patch test first.

Does the serum feel heavy or sticky?

It is described as lightweight and fast-absorbing, with little sticky or greasy residue.

Which skin types is it for?

CELIMAX labels the serum for all skin types and also calls out dry skin, wrinkles and pores.

Does the published ingredient list name fragrance or essential oils?

No Parfum, Fragrance or essential oil is named in the published ingredient list. This is an ingredient-list observation, not a fragrance-free certification.

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CELIMAX

The Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum

What it is: A lightweight evening serum with 0.1% pure retinol for the look of fine lines, uneven texture and visible pores.

0.1% Pure Retinol
Lightweight, Fast-Absorbing
1% Panthenol Support
Refines Visible Pores

Net weight: 30 ml

The Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum

30ml ·$17.99 USD

0.1% Pure Retinol

Lightweight, Fast-Absorbing

1% Panthenol Support

Refines Visible Pores

Main active: No primary active
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Meet a focused evening serum for skin that looks less smooth than you’d like. At its center, 0.1% pure retinol helps soften the look of fine lines and uneven texture, while the formula is also made for enlarged-looking pores.

The serum has a lightweight, fast-absorbing feel without heaviness. A slight tingling sensation can occur during use, giving this nightly step a more noticeable feel than its light texture might suggest.

Alongside retinol, 1% panthenol supports a softer, more comfortably hydrated feel. The ingredient declaration also names nine peptides for smoother-looking, conditioned support, with benefits that depend on the exact peptides and finished formula.

The A-Shot™ system is a branded design using 162,000 refined microparticles intended to enhance active-ingredient absorption. CELIMAX labels the serum for all skin types and specifically calls out dry skin, wrinkles and pores.

Learn more

GOES WELL WITH

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$8.09 USD

1025 Dokdo Eye Cream$22.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack$15.99 USD

2-Step Propolis Energy Active Ampule Mask$15.99 USD

360º Shot PDRN Lifting Eye Cream$22.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Cream$24.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Pad$20.99 USD

30 Seconds Quick Bubble Mask Clear$28.99 USD

A focused blend of retinol and supporting ingredients for smoother-looking lines, texture and pores.

Softens the look of fine lines
Smooths uneven-looking texture
Refines the look of visible pores

Key Ingredients

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Retinol

May help soften the look of fine lines and uneven texture with consistent, carefully introduced leave-on use.

Panthenol

Pro-vitamin B5 that helps skin hold moisture and feel softer and more comfortable.

A blush paper ribbon curves across an ivory platform with a pale lavender panel behind.

Peptides

Some exact peptide forms may support smoother, firmer-looking skin; evidence varies by peptide and formula.

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Hydrolyzed Sponge Spicules

Microscopic sponge-derived spicules that create a noticeable, stimulating feel in cosmetic formulas.

Real Results

43.9%Average reduction in pore volume after two weeks¹
41.9%Average reduction in pore area after two weeks¹
15.6%Average improvement in forehead wrinkles after two weeks¹
13.6%Average improvement in nasolabial folds after two weeks¹

View all 8 real results

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Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Fine Lines Wrinkles
Fine lines are becoming more noticeable when your face is at rest.
2
Uneven Texture
Your skin looks or feels uneven when you want a smoother finish.

How To Use

1If your skin is sensitive, patch test the serum before full use.
2If you are new to retinol or retinal, use the serum every other night for the first two weeks.
3During this introduction period, apply a small amount to targeted areas and gently massage until fully absorbed.
4Once your skin has adjusted, use the serum every evening and massage it over your face until fully absorbed.
5If irritation occurs, reduce both the amount and frequency, and use a moisturizer containing soothing ingredients.
6The following morning, apply sunscreen as the final step in your skincare routine.

Frequently asked questions

Is this serum made with retinol or retinal?

It is made with 0.1% pure retinol, not retinal.

Keep learning

Customer reviews

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CELIMAX The Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum

CELIMAX

The Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum

What it is: A lightweight evening serum with 0.1% pure retinol for the look of fine lines, uneven texture and visible pores.

0.1% Pure Retinol
Lightweight, Fast-Absorbing
1% Panthenol Support
Refines Visible Pores

Net weight: 30 ml

The Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum

30ml ·$17.99 USD

0.1% Pure Retinol

Lightweight, Fast-Absorbing

1% Panthenol Support

Refines Visible Pores

Main active: No primary active
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Learn more

GOES WELL WITH

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$8.09 USD

1025 Dokdo Eye Cream$22.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack$15.99 USD

2-Step Propolis Energy Active Ampule Mask$15.99 USD

360º Shot PDRN Lifting Eye Cream$22.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Cream$24.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Pad$20.99 USD

30 Seconds Quick Bubble Mask Clear$28.99 USD

A focused blend of retinol and supporting ingredients for smoother-looking lines, texture and pores.

Softens the look of fine lines
Smooths uneven-looking texture
Refines the look of visible pores

Key Ingredients

Hydrolyzed Sponge Spicules

Microscopic sponge-derived spicules that create a noticeable, stimulating feel in cosmetic formulas.

Real Results

43.9%Average reduction in pore volume after two weeks¹
41.9%Average reduction in pore area after two weeks¹
15.6%Average improvement in forehead wrinkles after two weeks¹
13.6%Average improvement in nasolabial folds after two weeks¹

View all 8 real results

Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Fine Lines Wrinkles
Fine lines are becoming more noticeable when your face is at rest.
2
Uneven Texture
Your skin looks or feels uneven when you want a smoother finish.

How To Use

1If your skin is sensitive, patch test the serum before full use.
2If you are new to retinol or retinal, use the serum every other night for the first two weeks.
3During this introduction period, apply a small amount to targeted areas and gently massage until fully absorbed.
4Once your skin has adjusted, use the serum every evening and massage it over your face until fully absorbed.
5If irritation occurs, reduce both the amount and frequency, and use a moisturizer containing soothing ingredients.
6The following morning, apply sunscreen as the final step in your skincare routine.

Frequently asked questions

Is this serum made with retinol or retinal?

It is made with 0.1% pure retinol, not retinal.

Keep learning

Customer reviews

Frequently Bought Together

Buy these products together

This itemThe Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum$17.99 USD

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$8.09 USD

1025 Dokdo Eye Cream$22.99 USD

Total price: $49.07 USD

This itemThe Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum$17.99 USD

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$8.09 USD

1025 Dokdo Eye Cream$22.99 USD

Total price: $49.07 USD

VT COSMETICS

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch

A travel-size evening booster for smoother-feeling, more refined-looking skin.

2 mL × 10$8.09 USD

ROUND LAB

1025 Dokdo Eye Cream

Lightweight daily eye care for hydration, brightness and smoother-looking fine lines.

30 ml / 1.01 fl oz$22.99 USD

ROUND LAB

1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack

A lightweight, unscented overnight gel for hydration and smoother-feeling skin.

100 ml$15.99 USD

CNP Laboratory

2-Step Propolis Energy Active Ampule Mask

A two-step ampule and sheet mask for lasting moisture and a dewy, brighter-looking finish.

5 two-step sets$15.99 USD

Centellian24

360º Shot PDRN Lifting Eye Cream

A rich, close-fitting eye cream for firmer, smoother and brighter-looking contours.

30 ml$22.99 USD

ROUND LAB

1025 Dokdo Cream

A rich, unscented balm moisturizer for lasting hydration and a soft, cushioned feel.

80 ml$24.99 USD

ROUND LAB

1025 Dokdo Pad

Two-sided toner care for tidier texture and balanced moisture.

70 pads / 120 g$20.99 USD

Menokin

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A quick, leave-on microbubble mask for soothing moisture and a fresh, soft finish.

95 ml / 3.21 oz$28.99 USD