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Combining slow-release retinol with gentle polyhydroxy acid (PHA), this advanced night cream resurfaces the skin while maintaining hydration and barrier comfort. The result is smoother, clearer and more radiant skin with improved tone and texture.
Clinical studies show the formula can improve skin smoothness by 29% and enhance tone evenness by 10% after 8 weeks, while remaining well-tolerated by most skin types.
Refines uneven skin texture and visible pores
Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Helps reduce the look of blemishes and congestion
Improves overall skin tone and radiance
Provides gentle overnight exfoliation without excessive irritation
Hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier
This multitasking formula works overnight to reveal visibly smoother, clearer and more refined skin in as little as four weeks.
Retinol is widely considered the gold-standard ingredient for skin renewal. In this formula, retinol is delivered using a slow-release encapsulated system that gradually penetrates the skin for improved stability and reduced irritation.
Retinol helps to:
Accelerate skin cell turnover
Unclog pores and reduce excess oil
Improve rough texture and uneven tone
Support smoother, brighter-looking skin
Encapsulation technology protects retinol from light and oxygen while ensuring controlled release into deeper layers of the skin.
PHA is a next-generation exfoliating acid known for delivering gentle resurfacing with less irritation than traditional AHAs.
Benefits include:
Removing dull surface cells
Smoothing rough skin texture
Improving skin tone clarity
Supporting hydration
PHAs also attract moisture to the skin, helping maintain hydration while exfoliating.
The formula also contains dermatologist-recognised moisturising and antioxidant ingredients to support skin comfort and resilience.
Key supportive ingredients include:
Sodium Hyaluronate – deeply hydrates and plumps skin
Squalane – reinforces the skin barrier and improves softness
Vitamin E – protects against oxidative stress
Glycerin – helps maintain optimal moisture levels
Together, these ingredients help counterbalance the effects of active exfoliation while keeping skin hydrated and comfortable.
Obagi Retinol + PHA is ideal for:
Dull or uneven skin tone
Rough or textured skin
Visible pores
Fine lines and early signs of ageing
Blemish-prone or congested skin
The slow-release retinol delivery system makes this formula suitable for many skin types, including those newer to retinoids.
Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin in the evening.
Avoid the eye area.
Begin using 2–3 nights per week, gradually increasing as tolerated.
Always apply broad-spectrum SPF during the day, as retinol can increase sun sensitivity.
Dermatologist-developed formulation
Combines retinol resurfacing with gentle PHA exfoliation
Clinically tested results for smoother, more even skin
Hydrating ingredients reduce irritation associated with retinoids
Suitable for improving texture, tone and visible signs of ageing
✔ Size: 50ml
✔ Use: Evening treatment
✔ Skin Types: Normal, combination, blemish-prone, textured skin