Mary Kay Clinical Solutions® Retinol 0.5 Set

Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5 Set

Amplify your age-fighting power to new levels. Maximize results with Mary Kay Clinical Solutions™ Retinol 0.5 while minimizing discomfort with the expertly formulated Mary Kay Clinical Solutions™ Calm + Restore Facial Milk.

• Fragrance-free.
• Dermatologist-tested.
• Non-comedogenic.

The next-level dermocosmetic solutions in this set combined with Mary Kay’s unique retinization process delivers proven results. Add this power pair developed by the Mary Kay Research and Innovation Team to your current skin care regimen to experience a superstar ingredient with a soothing counterpart.

“Retinol is considered the foundation of youthful skin. Three decades of clinical research demonstrate its efficacy. We all want skin that looks good. More importantly, we all need healthy, resilient skin that can protect us beautifully throughout our lifetime.”

Application Tips

When using a high-concentration retinol product, it is important to gradually establish skin tolerance, also referred to as "retinization," before advancing to more frequent usage. If you are a first-time user of pure retinol,* Mary Kay’s gentle retinization process (below) is recommended for you.

During the retinization process, Mary Kay recommends avoiding physical and chemical exfoliation products, acne products and products with high concentrations of vitamin C since they may contribute to temporary dryness or irritation.

WEEKS 1 2

Apply Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5 1x per week on the same night, diluted with Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Calm + Restore Facial Milk.

Directions: In the evening, cleanse skin and wait approximately five to ten minutes. Mix a pea-sized amount (one pump) of Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5 with one pump of Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Calm + Restore Facial Milk. Apply mixture to forehead, cheeks, nose and chin in an upward, outward motion, avoiding the eye area. Allow for full absorption before applying other skin care products. Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Calm Restore Facial Milk can also be used throughout the day and week as needed to relieve skin. Use sunscreen during the day.

WEEKS 3 4

Apply Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5 1x per week on the same night, followed by Mary Kay Clinical Solutions™ Calm + Restore Facial Milk.

WEEKS 5 6

Apply Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5 2x per week, followed by Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Calm Restore Facial Milk, as needed.

WEEKS 7 8

Apply Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5 3x – 5x per week, followed by Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Calm Restore Facial Milk, as needed.

WEEKS 9

Continued benefits come with continued usage. Usage frequency of Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5 is based on skin tolerance. Once skin is retinized, product may be used as often as every evening, followed by Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Calm + Restore Facial Milk as needed.

*TimeWise Repair^® products do not contain pure retinol. TimeWise Repair^® products contain an encapsulated, controlled-release retinol that’s not designed to retinize your skin. If TimeWise Repair^® products are your only source for retinol, Mary Kay recommends following the retinization process to help skin adjust to the potency of the high concentration retinol found in Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5.

Key Ingredients

MARY KAY CLINICAL SOLUTIONS^® RETINOL 0.5

Retinol (Vitamin A)

• Stimulates surface skin cell renewal, so skin appears as it did when you were younger.
• Supports natural collagen and elastin, improving the appearance of collagen-depleted skin.

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Glycerin

A well-known humectant that attracts and retains water to help boost moisture levels. It is naturally occurring in skin. It not only helps condition skin but also helps give skin a soft, smooth feel.

Plant Oils

Coconut, jojoba seed, safflower and olive oils deliver a power shot of rich fatty acids to nourish and soothe skin.

Squalane

Squalane (-lane) is a hydrogenated form of squalene (-lene), which makes it stable in formula. Squalene and squalane are natural emollients derived from plants, and our products contain squalane. It is an excellent moisturizer to help support the skin barrier and reduce dryness. Renowned for its lightweight, silky texture, it’s absorbed easily by skin. In fact, skin’s own natural oil is partially comprised of squalane, making it a perfect complement for your skin to embrace the benefits. It helps minimize moisture loss and gives a soft, supple feel to skin.

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Claims and Benefits

• 100% of women experienced improvement in skin smoothness.**
• 100% of women experienced improvement in skin radiance.**

In addition, panelists experienced visible improvement in:

• Wrinkles
• Firmness
• Skin tone evenness

In clinical testing of Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Calm + Restore Facial Milk, this fluid formula was shown to:

• Calm irritated skin.^†
• Deliver instant hydration.†

**Results based on an independent expert evaluator assessing 22 women during an eight-week clinical study in which women used Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Retinol 0.5 every other night for the first two weeks, then applied nightly weeks 3–8. Data reflects the percentage of panelists who showed improvement or the percentage of improvement for an attribute compared to baseline measurements taken at the beginning of the study.
^†Results based on two independent clinical studies in which women used the Mary Kay Clinical Solutions^® Calm + Restore Facial Milk
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