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Skincare chemists Gloria & Victoria’s weekly conversation on all things skincare science.
The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum that’ll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.
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Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
In this episode, we are diving deep into the retinal (retinaldehyde) landscape to see how current market offerings stack up. Following our technical breakdown of retinol versus retinal, we shift our focus to real-world testing of popular formulations from Krave Beauty, Prequel, Celimax, and Medik8. We examine the scientific validity of concentration ranges—from the entry-level 0.05% to the more intense 0.24%—and discuss how different textures and price points impact the user experience for various skin types. Whether you are a retinoid rookie or a seasoned pro, we provide the detailed assessment on the data to find the right one for your particular skinario.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Product Aesthetics & Textures
08:35 - Krave Beauty 24 Retinal Decode
10:21 - Prequel Retinal Renewal Decode
15:48 - Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Decode
22:00 - Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 Decode
23:51 - Is Retinal 11x faster than Retinol?
28:39 - Chemists' Favorite Retinal (Personal favorites and usage recommendations)
Products Mentioned: Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/4698294 PREQUEL | Retinal Renew Retinaldehyde Gel: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51236222 CELIMAX | The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51236269 KRAVEBEAUTY | 24 Carrot Retinal Gentle 0 05 Retinal Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51236391 MEDIK8 | Crystal Retinal 6 Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51236422 (use code: CHEMISTCONFESSIONS for 15% off) Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/chemistconfessions
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