Dermé Apex Retinol 1% 30mL

Advanced Slow-Release Retinol Renewal Cream

Transform your evening ritual with Dermé Apex Retinol 1%, a high-strength retinol cream designed to visibly refine fine lines, uneven texture and other signs of skin ageing.

Its slow-release delivery system is designed to release retinol gradually, supporting consistent overnight renewal while helping minimize the dryness and irritation commonly associated with high-strength retinol products.

Hydrolyzed rice protein, green tea extract, meadowfoam seed oil, castor-derived emollients and panthenol complement the retinol by hydrating, conditioning and supporting a smoother, more resilient-looking complexion.

Why You’ll Love It

Dermé Apex Retinol 1% combines advanced skin-renewing care with nourishing ingredients that help maintain comfort and hydration.

Its rich cream texture makes it a complete evening treatment for experienced retinol users seeking smoother texture, softened fine lines and a firmer, more refined-looking complexion.

Key Benefits

• Visibly softens fine lines and wrinkles
• Refines rough or uneven-looking skin texture
• Supports firmer and more resilient-looking skin
• Promotes a smoother, renewed-looking complexion
• Helps improve the appearance of dullness and visible ageing
• Nourishes the skin with conditioning oils and botanical antioxidants

Ingredient Science

Retinol

A well-established vitamin A derivative used in advanced cosmetic skincare to support natural surface renewal and visibly improve fine lines, uneven texture and other signs of skin ageing.

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Provides amino acids and conditioning support to help the skin feel smoother, hydrated and more resilient.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract provides antioxidant and soothing properties that help protect against visible environmental stress while supporting a calm, balanced-looking complexion.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

A conditioning botanical oil that helps soften the skin and reduce moisture loss without creating an excessively heavy finish.

Panthenol

Pro-vitamin B5 hydrates, comforts and supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Tocopherol

A form of vitamin E that provides antioxidant support and helps condition the skin.

Who It’s For

Dermé Apex Retinol 1% is recommended for experienced retinol users concerned with:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Uneven or rough skin texture
• Loss of firmness
• Dull or tired-looking skin
• Visible signs of ageing
• A lack of smoothness and refinement
• Maintaining a youthful-looking complexion

Because this is a high-strength formula, it may not be appropriate for highly sensitive, compromised or retinol-naïve skin without professional guidance.

Texture and Finish

A rich, slow-release retinol cream that conditions the skin and leaves it feeling smooth, nourished and comfortably moisturized.

How to Use

Use during your evening routine only.

1. Cleanse the face and pat the skin completely dry.
2. Apply moisturizer first if you are sensitive or new to stronger retinol products.
3. Apply a pea-sized amount or less in a thin layer across the entire face.
4. Avoid the eyelids, lips, corners of the nose and other sensitive areas.
5. Follow with moisturizer if additional comfort is needed.
6. Wash your hands after application.
7. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.

Begin once weekly. If the skin remains comfortable, gradually increase to twice weekly and then every other night. Do not apply more than once in the same evening.

Reduce the frequency or discontinue use if persistent redness, burning, swelling, cracking or excessive peeling occurs.

Complete Your Routine

Retinol Evening

1. Cleansers – Pravélune
2. Allow skin to dry completely
3. Dermé Apex Retinol 1% "Slow Release Retinol Night Cream" 30mL – Pravélune
4. VeriCalm B5 Cica "Tailored Specifically for Skin Recovery" 50mL – Pravélune or Aura Nexa Riche "The Ultimate Moisturizing Cream" 50mL – Pravélune

Recovery Evening

1. Cleansers – Pravélune Gentle Cleanser
2. Infini-Hydra Serum "Optimized Molecular Weight Hydrating Serum" 30mL – Pravélune
3. Segentis Peptide™ "Advanced Peptide & Amino Acid Face Serum" 30mL – Pravélune
4. VeriCalm B5 Cica "Tailored Specifically for Skin Recovery" 50mL – Pravélune or Aura Nexa Riche "The Ultimate Moisturizing Cream" 50mL – Pravélune
   

Do not use Dermé Apex Retinol 1% "Slow Release Retinol Night Cream" 30mL  on the same evening as L'Éclat de Daniel "Advanced AHA Exfoliating Toner" 50mL  or other exfoliating acids. Timotea Luminé "Powerful Vitamin C Brightening Serum" 30mL may be used in the morning if the skin tolerates both products, but introduce only one active product at a time.

Important Precautions

• For external use only.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• If breastfeeding, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
• Do not apply to broken, irritated, sunburned or recently treated skin.
• Avoid waxing and aggressive exfoliation on areas using retinol.
• Retinol may cause temporary dryness, flaking, redness or sensitivity.
• Use broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.
• Keep away from children.
• Discontinue and seek professional advice if a significant reaction develops.
• Professional guidance is recommended before using this high-strength formula.

Complete Ingredient List

Aqua, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lecithin, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, DL-Panthenol, PEG-40, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Melaleuca Alternifolia, Tocopherol, Linalool.

Product FAQs

What is Dermé Apex Retinol 1%?

It is a high-strength retinol night cream created to visibly improve fine lines, uneven texture, dullness and other signs of skin ageing.

Is this suitable for beginners?

A 1% retinol formula is generally better suited to experienced users. Beginners should introduce it very gradually and consider professional guidance.

How often should I use it?

Start once weekly. Increase to twice weekly and then every other night only if the skin remains comfortable.

How much should I apply?

Use a pea-sized amount or less for the entire face. Applying more will not improve results and may increase irritation.

Can I apply it around my eyes?

Avoid the eyelids and immediate eye area. Use Roséa Eye Cream for dedicated eye-area care.

Can I use it with vitamin C?

Timotea Luminé may be used in the morning and Dermé Apex Retinol at night if the skin tolerates both. Introduce them gradually rather than starting both together.

Can I use it with exfoliating acids?

Do not use L’Eclat de Daniel or other exfoliating acids on the same evening as Dermé Apex Retinol 1%.

Do I need sunscreen?

Yes. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning and limit unnecessary sun exposure.

The Pravélune™ Promise

At Pravélune™, regenerative skincare is intentionally crafted to support elevated skin health. Our formulas combine purposeful ingredients with a refined, science-led approach to help your skin look balanced, resilient and luminous. Every product is designed to transform your daily routine into an elevated ritual of care.

Made in Canada • Laboratory Formulated • Science-Backed • Cruelty-Free