Where to Start Regimen

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Where to Start Regimen

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Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
Improving skin brightness, repairing redness, overall tone and texture as a result of free radical damage from environmental and intrinsic stressors.

1.0 fl. oz. (30 ml)

Quantity : 1
AlphaRet Overnight Cream
Photodamage, lines, wrinkles, uneven tone and texture.

1.0 fl. oz. (30 ml)

Quantity : 1

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Daily application of a topical antioxidant and a nightly retinoid are essential to any effective skincare regimen. If you’re ready for a professional skincare regimen, this award-winning duo of Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum and AlphaRet Overnight Cream is the best first step in your journey to your best skin.

Why You'll Love It: With the Where to Start Regimen, aged-looking skin across a spectrum of skin tones can experience visible improvement in the overall appearance of the skin, including an improved glow and texture.

All skinbetter science products are dermatologist tested, paraben free, fragrance free, dye free, and cruelty free.

FOUNDATIONAL FAVORITES | Where to Start Regimen

Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
Powered by the combination of 2 proprietary technologies, this super-potent antioxidant serum provides advanced and comprehensive antioxidant protection and repairs signs of aging due to environmental and internal oxidative stress.

Why You'll Love It: Helps improve the appearance of skin dullness, redness and overall tone and texture, for brighter, more radiant-looking skin.

AlphaRet Overnight Cream
AlphaRet is the latest innovation in retinoid renewal delivering remarkable results, with little-to-no irritation often experienced with retinols and other retinoid-based products.

WHERE TO START REGIMEN
The regimen is built around the clinically tested product pairing of Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum and AlphaRet Overnight Cream. Study participants also used supporting skinbetter products to cleanse, moisturize and protect the skin.

AM:

Cleansing Gel
Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
sunbetter SHEER SPF 56 Sunscreen Stick

PM:

Cleansing Gel
Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
AlphaRet Overnight Cream

Sunburn Alert: AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards. Caution: AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains retinoid in a topical form. If you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant, consult a physician before use. If using more than one exfoliating product, irritation may occur.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Allyl Ester (Allyl PQQ): Patented, orange-red, super-potent antioxidant technology that effectively neutralizes free radicals produced by the body’s natural intrinsic processes.
Plankton Extract: Contains an enzyme that supports and helps rejuvenate the appearance of photodamage.
Micrococcus Lysate: Contains an enzyme that supports the skin’s natural recovery following sun exposure damage.
Proprietary Botanical Antioxidant Blend: Synergistic blend of antioxidant-rich plant extracts.
Vitamin C (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate) & Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate): Neutralize free radicals induced by sun exposure and other environmental aggressors
Blend of Coffee, Saffron, Superoxide Dismutase and Ergothioneine: Enhances radiance.
Bisabolol (and) Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract: Synergistic soothing complex. Helps visibly reduce redness and provides comfort to the skin.
Niacinamide: Form of Vitamin B3 helps improve moisture and the appearance of skin clarity.
Licorice Extract: Brightens skin’s appearance.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1: A peptide that helps support visibly firmer and smoother complexion.

AlphaRet Overnight Cream

AlphaRet: a unique combination of a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid).
Glycolic Acid: helps retexturize and enhances performance of AlphaRet.
Targeted Peptide Blend: helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles, skin firmness and resiliency.
Ultra Hydrating Blend of Ceramides, Squalane, Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid: Helps to counteract dryness, providing hydration and moisture.
Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Bisabolol, and Green Tea Extract: ingredients with calming properties that also help reduce the appearance of redness.
Vitamins C & E and CoEnzyme Q10: provide antioxidant protection.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST

Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
2076511 5 – Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chlorogenic Acids, Niacinamide, Lauryl Lactate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Allyl Ester, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract/Licorice Root Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ergothioneine, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract - Dandelion Rhizome/Root Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Carnosine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract/Grape Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract/Cocoa Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract/Turmeric Root Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract/Olive Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract/Coffee Seed Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Ubiquinone, Plankton Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Arginine, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract/Ginger Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera/Sunflower Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera/Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate, Polyglycerin-3, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Diisostearyl Malate, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-2, Acacia Senegal Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Ricinoleth-40, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tribehenin, N70044495/2.

AlphaRet Overnight Cream
Aqua/Water, Sodium Glycolate, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Ceresin, Glycol Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Superoxide Dismutase, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Linolenic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-2, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Hydrated Silica, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Please refer to the ingredient list on the product packaging for the most updated list of ingredients. Due to variability in photography, monitors, lighting and printing, the actual color of the product you have at home may differ from that featured in digital or print marketing materials.

Results

BEFORE / AFTER
4 WEEKS

BEFORE / AFTER
12 WEEKS

BEFORE / AFTER
8 WEEKS

BEFORE / AFTER
12 WEEKS

Results from a 12-week study evaluating the efficacy and tolerability of Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum (AM / PM), in combination with AlphaRet Overnight Cream (PM only) from baseline in 22 patients with Fitzpatrick Skin Types (FST) IV-V and mild-to-moderate facial photodamage. Unretouched clinical photography on clean, product-free skin.

BETTER PACKAGING

skinbetter science packaging is thoughtfully designed to fully dispense from the inner bottle, giving you access to as much product as possible. This product features an airless container to help maintain the benefits of our proprietary formulations over the course of their shelf life. Our twist-up pumps control the amount of product dispensed and prevent leakage during travel and storage. And speaking of travel, this product is air travel friendly!