ZO Skin Health's Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5% is perfect for those looking to slowly increase their use of active Retinol on the skin. This serum will brighten and even skin tone, break up existing pigmentation and even help to increase cell regeneration and turnover, so you can achieve results at a faster pace. 
 
 
You're Almost There - Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5%
Starting retinol for most people
Bakuchiol amplifies brightening + skin tone evening with calming properties to fit most lifestyles
Targets skin discoloration
Antioxidant protection and helps support natural skin rejuvenation
Step up to 1% after the first bottle
 
 
DESCRIPTION
Reveal your glow with ZO Retinol Skin Brightener—a powerful yet customizable retinol formula that targets uneven skin tone, dullness, and texture. Whether you're just starting with retinol or ready for the next level, this brightening treatment helps clarify, smooth, and refresh your complexion for radiant, healthy-looking skin.
 
***If you're new to ZO retinol, start at the lower concentration and start slowly to build up a tolerance.
 

BENEFITS
Breaks up existing pigmentation and rapidly brightens skin tone
Helps inhibit new melanin
Serves as non-hydroquinone alternative or maintenance following Rx treatment (prescription/clinic treatments)
Promotes exfoliation to eliminate uneven skin tone and improve skin smoothness
Supports skin’s resiliency against future discoloration aggressors
Specially encapsulated to deliver a targeted, controlled release of retinol for maximized brightening
Contains calming + soothing properties for an improved product experience
 
 
HOW TO USE
Directions PM
Use 4 pumps evenly on face and other areas twice a day. Use less frequently to build tolerance if a burning sensation occurs. You can start with 2-3 applications per week, then gradually increase to daily usage.
 
***If you are new to ZO Retinol, we recommend starting with the 0.25% Retinol and slowly building up a tolerance.
 
Step By Step Guide
Take a small amount of the skin brightener and apply it evenly over your face and neck.
Use gentle, circular motions to massage the brightener into your skin until it is fully absorbed.
Avoid rubbing or pulling on the skin, as this can cause irritation.
Use the skin brightener once or twice daily for best results.
 

ADVANCED INFORMATION
 
Key Ingredients:
High-potency retinol: Improves skin texture + dryness and eliminates visible discoloration for brighter + smoother looking skin
Oleosome delivery: Targeted + slow release of retinol to maximize brightening benefits
Bakuchiol: Proven skin conditioner that soothes and calms skin to improve the product experience. It also amplifies brightening and skin tone evening without added irritation, even at low retinol concentrations. Bakuchiol also complements retinol and normalizes pigment deposits into skin cells, while its soothing properties calm redness.
Brightening blend: Provides added support for complexion normalization
 
ZO 0.5% Retinol Skin Brightener Ingredients:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Bakuchiol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Lecithin, Polyisobutene, Alcohol, Glutathione, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Polysorbate 80, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butylHydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, BHT, Gluconolactone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Soy Isoflavones, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Coumarin.