The Some By MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum is a gentle anti-aging and skin-renewing serum designed especially for retinol beginners and sensitive skin types. It combines low-strength retinol with retinal and bakuchiol to improve wrinkles, texture, pores, and dullness while minimizing irritation through soothing and barrier-supporting ingredients.

Key Ingredients

• Retinol (0.1%) – helps improve fine lines, uneven texture, and skin firmness by boosting skin cell turnover.
• Retinal – a stronger vitamin A derivative that supports smoother, clearer-looking skin.
• Bakuchiol – a plant-based retinol alternative that helps firm and soothe the skin.
• Niacinamide – brightens uneven skin tone and helps reduce acne marks and excess oil.
• Panthenol & Beta-Glucan – help calm irritation and strengthen the skin barrier.
• Ceramide NP – supports moisture retention and barrier repair.
• Peptides – help improve elasticity and firmness.
• Centella Asiatica (Cica) – helps soothe redness and sensitivity.

Benefits

• Helps reduce fine lines and early wrinkles
• Improves rough or uneven skin texture
• Helps minimize the appearance of pores
• Brightens dull skin and post-acne marks
• Supports collagen production for firmer-looking skin
• Beginner-friendly retinol formula with lower irritation potential
• Helps strengthen and protect the skin barrier
• Lightweight texture absorbs quickly without heavy greasiness
• Suitable for combination, oily, and acne-prone skin types

Texture & Finish

This serum has a silky lightweight texture that spreads easily and absorbs quickly into the skin. It leaves a soft, smooth finish without feeling sticky or overly oily, making it comfortable for layering with moisturizers.

Best For

• Retinol beginners
• Fine lines and early signs of aging
• Uneven skin texture
• Enlarged pores
• Acne marks and dullness
• Combination and oily skin
• Sensitive skin wanting a gentler retinol option