Home / Shop / Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5%
Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5% | 50 mL
ZO Skin Health · Retinol

Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5%

Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5% uses high-potency retinol in a slow-release oleosome delivery to brighten and even skin tone and target visible discoloration. Bakuchiol is added to calm and soothe skin for a more comfortable experience.
$165.00 50 mL
In stock
4 interest-free payments of $41.25
Not sure it's the one?Compare with 3 similar products
You get $2.64 back in KSM Points, even with YEAREND20Sign up free at checkout and it's $12.64 (632 points).
Add $28 more and we'll add a free Mini Discovery SetIt goes into your cart automatically. Nothing to enter. Counted after your YEAREND20 discount.
Pick it up free in Kerrisdale
Free shipping in Canada on orders over $299 after discounts
Changed your mind? Send it back unopened within 30 days
Suits
All Skin Types
Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Bakuchiol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Lecithin, Polyisobutene, Alcohol, Glutathione, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Bisabolol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Polysorbate 80, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butylHydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, BHT, Gluconolactone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Soy Isoflavones, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Coumarin.
What you get
Size

50 mL / 1.7 fl oz
Key actives

0.5% retinol · bakuchiol
When to use

Start twice a week, build to daily as tolerated; AM or PM
Returns

Changed your mind? Unopened products can be returned within 30 days. Full return policy

Compare

Which Retinol Skin Brightener strength

Compare Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5% with

Which Retinol Skin Brightener strength
Detail Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5% This page Retinol Skin Brightener 0.25% Matches your skin Retinol Skin Brightener 0.3% ZO-RDS Matches your skin Retinol Skin Brightener 1% Matches your skin
Best for 0.5% retinol for discoloration and uneven tone 0.25% retinol for brighter, even skin tone Encapsulated retinol for discoloration and tone 1% retinol for stubborn discoloration
Skin type All Skin Types All Skin Types All Skin Types All Skin Types
Price $165.00 $145.00 $235.00 $190.00
Key actives 0.5% retinol · bakuchiol 0.25% retinol · ascorbic acid · glutathione 0.3% retinol · bakuchiol · bisabolol 1% retinol · bakuchiol
When Start twice a week, build to daily as tolerated; AM or PM — Once a day for the first week, then twice a day Start twice a week, build to daily as tolerated; AM or PM
Size 50 mL / 1.7 fl oz 50 mL 50 mL 50 mL / 1.7 fl oz
Buy Back to top Add to cart Add to cart Add to cart

Still deciding? We'll match one to your skin at a complimentary consultation.

What it is

A mid-strength 0.5% retinol for brighter, even tone

Targets discolouration, brightening and evening skin tone, sitting in the middle of ZO's brightening retinol range.

0.5% retinol
Oleosome delivery
Bakuchiol

What it does for your skin

Targets discolourationAims at visible discolouration
Brighter, even toneBrightens and helps even tone
Calming supportBakuchiol soothes and calms skin
Smoother skinPromotes exfoliation for smoother skin
Key ingredients

What’s in it

High-potency retinolImproves texture and dryness, clears visible discolouration
Oleosome deliveryTargeted, slow release of retinol to maximize brightening
BakuchiolSkin conditioner that soothes and calms skin
Brightening blendAdded support for a more even complexion
Directions

How to apply

1 · PrepCleanse and pat skin dry
2 · Twice a weekBuild to daily as tolerated
3 · SPF 30+Broad-spectrum, in the morning
Your questions

About the formula and use

Which strength should I choose?

0.5% is a middle step between ZO's gentler and stronger brightening retinols. Ask us which suits your skin.

Can I use it after a treatment?

Avoid applying it to irritated skin or right after a peel, laser or other aggressive treatment. Ask us when to restart.

Is it right for me?

If you're new to retinol, pregnant or breastfeeding, or using prescription skincare, ask us at checkout or book a complimentary consultation first.

Similar products to consider

Shop all products →
Radical Night Repair (1% Retinol) | 60 mL
ZO Skin Health Radical Night Repair (1% Retinol)

1% retinol night treatment for texture and tone

1% retinol
$240.0060 mL +
Retinol 0.5 | 30 mL
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5

Mid-strength retinol for multiple signs of aging

0.5% retinol Available on backorder
$120.0030 mL
Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment | 30 mL
SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment

Brightening moisturizer for dull, uneven skin

3% azelaic acid
$155.0030 mL +
Serum 10 AOX+ | 30 mL
SkinCeuticals Serum 10 AOX+

Gentle vitamin C serum, even for sensitive skin

10% vitamin C
$135.0030 mL +
New Growth Factor Serum | 30 mL
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum

Growth factor gel for aging skin, all skin types

Growth factors
$245.0030 mL +
Retinol 1.0 | 30 mL
SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0

Pure retinol for aging, pores and breakouts

Retinol
$130.0030 mL +

Reviews

Be the first to review it.

Once it arrives, a review from your account earns you $2.00 in KSM Points (100 points). Sign in →

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.