Antipodes Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum — A Double-Dose Botanical Retinol for Visibly Smoother, Younger-Looking Skin
Fine lines and a loss of radiance signal slowing cell turnover and declining collagen — this serum answers both with botanical precision. A synergistic pairing of cacay oil, a natural source of vitamin A, and bakuchiol, the clinically recognised plant-based retinol alternative, work overnight to accelerate renewal and stimulate collagen production, with prickly pear oil reinforcing elasticity and defending against environmental oxidative stress. The result is a silky, light oil that absorbs without heaviness, leaving skin measurably smoother within four weeks — and a complexion that looks, and feels, reset by morning.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacay Oil | Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil | High | Bio-retinol / Emollient | Delivers natural vitamin A to boost collagen synthesis and accelerate epidermal cell regeneration |
| Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol (from Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract) | High | Retinol Alternative / Antioxidant | Upregulates collagen type I production and promotes cell turnover without retinol-associated irritation |
| Prickly Pear Oil | Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil | Mid | Emollient / Antioxidant | Improves skin elasticity and provides antioxidant protection against environmental pollutants and oxidative damage |
Cacay oil supplies a concentrated natural form of vitamin A, which binds to retinoid receptors in skin fibroblasts to upregulate collagen type I production and accelerate epidermal cell turnover, softening the appearance of fine lines with continued use. Bakuchiol independently activates many of the same retinoid-response pathways through a distinct mechanism, making the two ingredients powerfully complementary rather than redundant — effectively delivering a double retinol signal without the photosensitivity or barrier disruption associated with synthetic retinoids. Prickly pear oil contributes a high concentration of linoleic acid and vitamin E, reinforcing the skin's lipid matrix, preserving elasticity, and neutralising free radicals generated by daily pollution exposure. Together, the formula is clinically shown in vitro to stimulate collagen production by 55%, with 97% of participants reporting smoother skin after four weeks of nightly use. ---
- Use this anti-ageing serum every evening for maximum benefits.
- Apply a few drops of Eve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Serum to cleansed skin.
- Those seeking a retinol-equivalent anti-ageing treatment without the irritation, dryness, or sun-sensitivity risk of synthetic retinol
- Mature, fatigued, or dull skin in need of overnight cell renewal and collagen support
- Sensitive or reactive skin types transitioning into an active anti-ageing routine for the first time
