Chemist Confessions

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Skincare chemists Gloria & Victorias weekly conversation on all things skincare science.The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum thatll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.
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#172) THEY CLAIM THIS WILL WORK! Reviewing Retinal products!
Episode 172
Thursday, 9 April, 2026

In this episode, we are diving deep into the retinal (retinaldehyde) landscape to see how current market offerings stack up. Following our technical breakdown of retinol versus retinal, we shift our focus to real-world testing of popular formulations from Krave Beauty, Prequel, Celimax, and Medik8. We examine the scientific validity of concentration ranges—from the entry-level 0.05% to the more intense 0.24%—and discuss how different textures and price points impact the user experience for various skin types. Whether you are a retinoid rookie or a seasoned pro, we provide the detailed assessment on the data to find the right one for your particular skinario. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:18 - Product Aesthetics & Textures 08:35 - Krave Beauty 24 Retinal Decode 10:21 - Prequel Retinal Renewal Decode 15:48 - Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Decode 22:00 - Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 Decode 23:51 - Is Retinal 11x faster than Retinol? 28:39 - Chemists' Favorite Retinal (Personal favorites and usage recommendations) Products Mentioned: Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/4698294 PREQUEL | Retinal Renew Retinaldehyde Gel: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51236222 CELIMAX | The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51236269 KRAVEBEAUTY | 24 Carrot Retinal Gentle 0 05 Retinal Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51236391 MEDIK8 | Crystal Retinal 6 Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51236422 (use code: CHEMISTCONFESSIONS for 15% off) Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/chemistconfessions