Hale & Hush Rare Retinal Serum
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Vendor:Hale & Hush

Rare Retinal Serum

$62.00
Sensitive-skin-friendly serum for texture, acne, and signs of aging.

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Results Without Irritation or Downtime

Hale and Hush Rare Retinal Serum is a vitamin A serum formulated for sensitive skin, including skin that has not tolerated retinol before. It uses retinaldehyde, a form of vitamin A one step closer to the form skin can use, which lets it work at a lower concentration with less likelihood of irritation or peeling. It helps soften fine lines and support collagen.

Laziza S

"If you want the benefits of vitamin A but your skin usually cannot tolerate retinoids, Rare Retinal Serum gives visible results without making the skin feel sensitive, reactive, or easily irritated. Our reactive clients are often surprised that they can use this serum consistently without going through intense peeling, redness, or downtime."

Laziza S
Head Esthetician & Founder
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What Makes Retinaldehyde Different From Retinol

Not all vitamin A is the same. Retinol must be converted twice before skin can use it. Retinaldehyde requires only one conversion, which means it works faster and at a lower concentration, and some people find it causes less irritation. For sensitive skin, this makes consistent vitamin A use more achievable, especially if retinol has not suited you before.

Retinaldehyde

A highly effective form of vitamin A that supports skin renewal and reduces visible aging.

Niacinamide

Helps improve skin tone, reduce redness, and support barrier function.

Carnosine Benfotiamine

Helps reduce glycation and protect collagen integrity.
Laziza from LAZ Skincare holding a bottle of Hale & Hush Rare Retinal Serum up to her face

Reduces Fine Lines and Supports Collagen

Vitamin A is one of the most well-researched anti-aging ingredients available because it directly stimulates collagen production and accelerates cell turnover. Rare Retinal delivers these benefits through stabilized retinaldehyde that signals the skin to renew itself and produce new collagen. Fine lines become less visible, skin feels firmer, and elasticity improves with consistent nightly use over several weeks.

Laziza from LAZ Skincare demonstrating the texture and application of Hale & Hush Rare Retinal Serum on her hand

Calms Redness and Evens Skin Tone

Redness, uneven tone, and dullness are often byproducts of chronic low-grade inflammation and accumulated environmental damage. Rare Retinal addresses these concerns through anti-glycation actives that protect the skin's structural proteins, a plant stem cell extract that reduces micro-inflammation and evens out tone, and botanical brighteners that restore radiance. Skin looks calmer, more even, and more luminous with consistent use.

Products To Pair With Rare Retinal Serum

Hale & Hush Rare C Serum

Hale & Hush

Rare C Serum
Gentle vitamin C serum for reactive skin that helps dullness, uneven tone, redness, and aging.
$64.00
Laziza S
“Retinal at night, vitamin C in the morning. Rare C protects the new skin the retinal is making, and keeping them in separate routines is much easier on sensitive skin.”
Laziza S
Founder & Head Esthetician

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Hale & Hush Soothe Essence Serum

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Soothe Essence Serum
Calms redness, irritation, and reactive skin while supporting long-term barrier health.
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$52.00
Laziza S
“Soothe Essence goes underneath to calm and support the barrier while the Rare Retinal Serum renews. Together they make retinal a comfortable, easy part of your nightly routine.”
Laziza S
Founder & Head Esthetician

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Ingredient Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this if I have rosacea or reactive skin?

Yes. Rare Retinal Serum is a Hale and Hush product formulated specifically for sensitive and reactive skin. The formula actively reduces redness and micro-inflammation rather than aggravating it. Start with 2 to 3 times per week and allow skin to adjust before using nightly.

Will this cause purging, peeling, or redness?

Hale & Hush Rare Retinal Serum is formulated to avoid exactly these side effects. The stabilized retinaldehyde works at a lower concentration than retinol and the supporting formula includes anti-inflammatory and barrier-supporting actives. Very sensitive skin should start with 2 to 3 applications per week and build up gradually. Most clients do not experience the adjustment period associated with traditional retinoids.

Can I use Rare Retinal Serum around my eyes?

Test for sensitivity before applying around the eye area. The skin there is more delicate and may need time to adjust. Start with application to the rest of the face only for the first few weeks before introducing it carefully around the eyes.

What kind of results should I expect from the Rare Retinal Serum first?

Early improvements often include smoother texture and increased radiance, followed by gradual improvements in fine lines, tone, and elasticity.

Is this something I use long-term or as a short treatment?

Hale & Hush Rare Retinal Serum is designed for ongoing use to maintain improvements in skin quality, firmness, and overall appearance.

Authentic Products

We are proud to be an Authorized Hale & Hush Retailer. Every product you receive is 100% authentic and factory-sealed. All items are shipped directly from our environmentally controlled space to preserve their quality and efficacy. 

How to Use Rare Retinal Serum

Apply 1 to 2 pumps to clean skin in the evening only. Smooth gently over the face avoiding the eye area. Follow with your moisturizer. Very sensitive skin can start with 2 to 3 times per week and build up gradually to nightly use.

Full Ingredients List

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Glycerin* , Cyclodextrin, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Retinal (Retinaldehyde), Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract, Carnosine (L) Benfotiamine, Carnitine (L), Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloud Berry) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Bisabolol (L-alpha), Tocopherol (D-alpha), Tocotrienols, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate. *organic

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