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RetinGold
Retinol that's actually gentle enough to stick with.
Gold-protected retinol night serum for acne + anti-aging.
Gold-bound retinol
Nightly correction
Acne + anti-aging
Beginner-friendly
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Dermatologically approved
- Made in Germany
- Vegan & Cruelty-Free
Description
A powerful — yet surprisingly gentle — night serum with gold-bound retinol. The gold protects the retinol from oxidising on your skin's surface, so it reaches the dermis intact. Less retinol, better results, far less irritation.
Treats all four root causes of acne (inflammation, sebum, clogged pores, bacteria) while delivering anti-aging cell renewal. The retinol serum your sensitive skin has been waiting for.
Format: 30 ml glass bottle · 5 ml trial size also available.
Made in Germany · Physician formulated · Dermatologically approved · Vegan & cruelty-free.
Key Ingredients & Full INCI
Gold-bound Retinol + Karnaubawachs encapsulation: Gold protects retinol from oxidising on the skin surface — less of it reaches further (into the dermis) for better cell renewal with far less irritation.
5% Azelaic Acid: Clinical concentration — anti-acne, anti-PIH, gentle exfoliation, anti-bacterial.
Niacinamide + Tranexamic Acid + Vitamin C (gold-bound) + Glutathione: A 4-active brightening + pigment-correction system. Fades acne marks while you sleep.
Willow Bark + Lichen + Cucumber + Zinc PCA: Four-way anti-bacterial / sebum-regulating support. Targets all four causes of acne at once.
Sodium Hyaluronate + Panthenol + Allantoin + Ectoin + Aloe: A deep hydration + calm-and-heal complex — so the retinol can do its work without barrier damage.
Full INCI: Aqua, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethylsulfone, Panthenol, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Retinol, Ectoin, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Sorbitol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Caprylate, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Gold, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Cocoamphoacetat.
36 targeted actives. Vegan · Cruelty-free · Fragrance-free · No parabens, no silicones, no harsh alcohols.
How to Use
Evening only.
1. Start with clean, dry skin — no toner needed.
2. Press 2–3 drops between your palms, then gently pat onto face and neck.
3. Beginners: start with 2–3 evenings per week, then ramp up as your skin adapts.
4. Next morning: SPF is non-negotiable. Use GlowScreen SPF50+ — your skin is more photosensitive on retinol nights.
A mild flush or tingle in week 1 is normal. If purging occurs (1–2 weeks of breakouts), that's the cell turnover accelerating — it passes.
Free-From & Certifications
- ✓ Vegan
- ✓ Cruelty-free
- ✓ Fragrance-free
- ✓ Paraben-free
- ✓ Silicone-free
- ✓ Sulfate-free
- ✓ No harsh alcohols
- ✓ Allergen-free
- ✓ BPA-free amber glass packaging (UVA/UVB protection for retinol stability)
- ✓ Plastic-free & recyclable
- ✓ Made in Germany — Physician formulated — Dermatologically approved
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping on EU orders over €100. Standard delivery 3–5 business days. International shipping available.
30-day money-back guarantee — if your skin doesn't love it, email us within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
AS SEEN IN
[Klarskin is] the place to go after you've tried everything else for acne.
This supplement delivers the minerals your skin needs to protect cells from oxidative stress.
Among the best dietary supplements on the market today.
Originally developed with acne-prone skin in mind, Klarskin's Radiance Powder is the first part in a three-part routine designed to help your complexion glow.
Winner of the Douglas #FORWARDBEAUTYChallenge 2018.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Retinol that finisheswhat it starts.
Most retinol products either don't work or make you stop. RetinGold uses gold-bound delivery so it's potent where it should be — the dermis — and gentle where it shouldn't be — the surface.
Gold-protected delivery
Most retinol oxidises on the skin surface before it reaches the dermis. The gold binding protects it — less wasted, less irritation, more of it working where it matters.
Less retinol. Better results. The opposite of what your skin learned to fear.
Targets all 4 causes of acne
Inflammation, sebum, clogged pores, bacteria. Most acne products treat one. RetinGold uses 5% azelaic acid, zinc PCA, willow bark, lichen, and cucumber to hit all four at once.
Skinmade-identical formula. €48 here vs €69 there.
Anti-aging + anti-acne, together
The retinol stimulates cell turnover for smoother texture. The brightening complex (niacinamide + tranexamic + vitamin C + glutathione) fades acne marks while you sleep.
One serum. Two long jobs. While you sleep.
Sensitive-skin friendly
Allantoin, panthenol, ectoin, and aloe form a calming layer. The gold-delivery means dramatically less of the typical retinol burn — even retinol beginners report no peeling.
“Perfect for retinol beginners — no irritation.” — 234+ reviews say it.
HOW IT WORKS · WHAT IT DOES
Four mechanisms.Every night, in the dermis.
RetinGold is engineered around a single insight: deliver the actives where the skin actually rebuilds itself, not where it gets irritated. Four pillars, 36 actives, one nightly correction.
THE FORMULA PILLARS
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Gold-Retinol Complex
Retinol bound to gold + encapsulated in carnauba wax. Protects from surface oxidation, releases controlled in the dermis. Ferulic acid + Vitamin E stabilise the formula.
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4-Way Anti-Acne
5% azelaic acid + zinc PCA + willow bark + lichen + cucumber extract. Inflammation, sebum, hyperkeratosis, bacteria — all four root drivers of acne, addressed at once.
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Brightening + Pigment
Niacinamide + tranexamic acid + gold-bound vitamin C + glutathione. A clinical-grade complex for fading PIH (post-acne marks) and evening skin tone.
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Hydration + Calm
Sodium hyaluronate + panthenol + allantoin + ectoin + aloe. Protects the barrier so the actives can do their work without leaving your skin reactive.
THE PROOF
36
Targeted actives
5%
Clinical azelaic acid
★4.8
234+ verified reviews
0
Typical retinol burn
*Physician formulated. Dermatologically approved. Made in Germany. Identical formula to Skinmade Problem Solver Serum.
VS THE ALTERNATIVES
Retinol you can actuallystay on long enough to work.
Most people quit retinol within a month because of the burn. RetinGold's gold-delivery means you can stay on the active ingredient long enough to actually see the result.
OTC Retinol
Prescription Tretinoin
Luxury Anti-Age
★ BESTRetinGold
Reaches the dermis without surface oxidation
Reaches the dermis without surface oxidation
Reaches the dermis without surface oxidation
Reaches the dermis without surface oxidation
Reaches the dermis without surface oxidation
Won't trigger peeling or burning
Won't trigger peeling or burning
Won't trigger peeling or burning
Won't trigger peeling or burning
Won't trigger peeling or burning
Treats acne AND anti-ages
Treats acne AND anti-ages
Treats acne AND anti-ages
Treats acne AND anti-ages
Treats acne AND anti-ages
5% Azelaic acid included
5% Azelaic acid included
5% Azelaic acid included
5% Azelaic acid included
5% Azelaic acid included
Fades PIH (post-acne marks)
Fades PIH (post-acne marks)
Fades PIH (post-acne marks)
Fades PIH (post-acne marks)
Fades PIH (post-acne marks)
Safe for sensitive skin
Safe for sensitive skin
Safe for sensitive skin
Safe for sensitive skin
Safe for sensitive skin
Fragrance-free
Fragrance-free
Fragrance-free
Fragrance-free
Fragrance-free
Under €50 / month
Under €50 / month
Under €50 / month
Under €50 / month
Under €50 / month
THE FOUNDER
I created RetinGold because every retinol I triedeither didn't work — or punished me for trying.
I have hormonal adult acne. So when I started looking at retinol — for the anti-aging, the brightening, the acne benefits — every option came with the same trade-off: peel, burn, breakouts, give up.
So we worked with the same German pharmacist team behind Radiance Powder to find a better delivery. Gold-bound retinol protects the active from oxidising on the skin surface — it reaches the dermis intact, you use less of it, and your skin doesn't pay the price.
It's the retinol that actually lets you stay on it long enough to see the results.
— Antoneta, Founder of klarskin
THE ACTIVES
36 ingredients.Every one has a job.
RetinGold has the longest INCI in the klarskin range — because it does the most. Each of the 36 actives belongs to one of four pillars: delivery, anti-acne, brightening, calm-and-repair.
The delivery system, explained
Standard retinol oxidises on the skin surface before reaching the dermis. RetinGold binds it to gold + encapsulates it in carnauba wax — protected delivery, controlled release.
Retinol
Pure Vitamin A1
Stimulates cell turnover + collagen synthesis at the dermal level.
Gold
Au — carrier
Protects retinol from surface oxidation. Less retinol needed, less irritation.
Carnauba Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Biocompatible micro-encapsulation. Controlled release in the dermis.
Ferulic Acid
Plant antioxidant
Stabilises retinol + amplifies Vitamin C. Prevents formula oxidation.
Hits all four root drivers of acne
Inflammation, excess sebum, hyperkeratosis (clogged pores), bacterial proliferation. Most acne products handle one — RetinGold handles all four.
Azelaic Acid 5%
Clinical concentration
Anti-inflammatory + anti-PIH + gentle exfoliant + antibacterial.
Zinc PCA
Zinc + NMF
Sebum regulator + antimicrobial + skin-immune support.
Willow Bark
Salix Alba Bark
Natural salicylates — antimicrobial + clears blackheads/pimples.
Lichen
Usnea Barbata
Usnic acid — strong natural antibacterial.
A 4-active pigment-correction system
Acne marks (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) take months to fade. This stacks four brighteners that work in different pathways to accelerate it.
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3
Blocks melanin transfer to skin cells. Tones pigment + reduces pores.
Tranexamic Acid
Pigment-blocker
Fades acne marks + redness. Targets persistent pigmentation.
Vitamin C (gold-bound)
L-Ascorbic Acid + Gold
Gold-stabilised — won't oxidise. Brightens + boosts collagen.
Glutathione
Master antioxidant
Cellular-level brightening. Inhibits tyrosinase + neutralises radicals.
So the actives don't damage the barrier
Retinol works on the cell turnover side. These actives make sure your barrier survives it — calm, hydrated, and resilient.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid salt
Multi-layer water binding. Plumps + hydrates the skin matrix.
Panthenol
Pro-Vitamin B5
Medical-grade barrier repair. Speeds healing, calms irritation.
Allantoin
Calming agent
Wound-healing + soothing for reactive skin.
Ectoin
Cell osmolyte
Protects cells from environmental stress + dehydration.
REAL RESULTS
234+ women trust RetinGold.Including retinol beginners.
234+
Verified reviews
★ 4.8
Average rating
0
Typical-retinol-burn complaints
YOUR NIGHTLY RITUAL
Three drops.Eight hours of correction.
RetinGold goes on last — and your skin spends the night repairing, renewing, fading marks. By the next morning, you've made tomorrow's skin a little better than today's.
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Evening only — cleanse first
RetinGold is a night serum. Start with clean, dry skin. No toner needed. Wait until your skin is completely dry before applying — damp skin amplifies retinol penetration and irritation.
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2–3 drops, gently press in
Press 2–3 drops between your palms. Gently pat into face and neck — don't rub. Beginners: start with 2–3 nights per week, then increase frequency as your skin builds tolerance.
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AM: GlowScreen is mandatory
Your skin is more photosensitive on retinol nights. The next morning, GlowScreen SPF50+ is non-negotiable — it locks in the work RetinGold did overnight.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Week 1–2
Initial adjustment. Mild tingle or flush is normal. Some users see a brief purge — the cell turnover accelerating.
Week 3–6
Texture refines. Active breakouts reduce. Skin starts looking calmer + smoother day-by-day.
Month 3+
PIH (post-acne marks) visibly fading. Fine lines softer. Pores tighter. Skin tone evening out.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions, answered.
Is RetinGold safe for retinol beginners?
Yes — that's specifically who it's designed for. The gold-binding means dramatically less surface irritation than typical retinol products. Most reviewers describe themselves as 'retinol beginners with no peeling'. Start with 2–3 nights per week and ramp up.
How often should I use it?
Evenings only. Beginners: 2–3 nights per week for the first 2–4 weeks. Then increase to every other night, then nightly as your skin tolerates. Always pair with GlowScreen SPF50+ during the day.
Can I use it during pregnancy?
No — retinol is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor about safe alternatives. We don't recommend RetinGold while pregnant or nursing.
I'm getting breakouts — is this purging?
Possibly yes — temporary breakouts in the first 1–2 weeks are a sign the cell turnover is accelerating (purging existing congestion). It passes. If breakouts persist beyond 4 weeks, reduce frequency or pause.
Can I use it with my niacinamide / Vitamin C / AHA?
Yes — RetinGold itself already contains niacinamide, Vitamin C (gold-bound) and lactic acid. So you don't need to layer them. If you use them in separate products, apply RetinGold last (PM) and your other actives at different times.
Can I use it with MasterCell?
Yes — that's the recommended pairing. MasterCell in the morning (barrier, brightening, prep), RetinGold at night (correction, renewal). The 24/7 anti-aging + anti-acne duo.
Why is it gold-coloured?
The gold isn't decorative — it's the carrier. Retinol is bound to a gold atom which protects it from oxidising on your skin's surface. Less retinol gets destroyed, more reaches the dermis. The colour is the active.
What if it doesn't work for me?
30-day money-back guarantee. If your skin doesn't love it within 30 days, email us — we'll refund your first order in full. No questions asked.
COMPLETE THE ROUTINE
AM, PM, inside-out.The 24/7 anti-aging duo.
RetinGold corrects overnight. MasterCell protects during the day. GlowScreen seals it all under SPF. Radiance Powder works from within.
Configure a routine collection or add products via the Customizer.