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Refining Crème
Evens tone and keeps a dewy glow all day
$39.95
Derm Tested
94% Results
Cruelty Free
All Skin Types
Uneven tone makes makeup look patchy. Dark marks show through no matter how much you blend. You can be dressed, hair done, and everything on point, and still feel like your face doesn't match your energy. The wrong brightening product can also irritate you and make the marks look even more stubborn. Refining Crème is professional-strength morning tone support with SPF built in, made for skin that wants to look smooth, even, and put together. Retinol (vitamin A) supports renewal, so dark marks look less obvious over time. The SPF matters just as much, because sun exposure can deepen discoloration and undo your progress. This is the morning step that keeps your routine from wasting its own work. Dermatologist-tested. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use it every morning; it pairs with one nighttime retinoid as long as you leave at least 8 hours between applications.
AM: Apply 4 pumps to clean face and neck and massage gently until absorbed. It's designed to be your everyday morning step, including on nights you also use Resurfacing Crème or Spot Treatment. Safety: Leave at least 8 hours before your night retinoid, and never pair with prescription tretinoin the same day. Mild dryness or light flaking in the first weeks is normal. Learn what's normal → or read the full Retinol Rules → This size is designed to last about 60 days with daily morning use.
Purified Water (Aqua); Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride; Isopropyl Palmitate; Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Distearate; Stearic Acid; Cetyl Alcohol; Octyl Methoxycinnamate; Sorbitan Monostearate; Magnesium Aluminum Silicate; Citric Acid; Sodium Sulfite; Sodium Metabisulfite; Hydroxyethyl Cellulose; Hydroxypropyl Cellulose; Phenoxyethanol; Tetrasodium EDTA; Retinoic Acid (Vitamin A Acid)
Weight:
2.96 oz
Dimensions:
4.9 × 1.55 × 1.4 in
Size:
50ml (1.69 fl oz)
Why You'll Love It
Uneven tone makes makeup look patchy. Dark marks show through no matter how much you blend. You can be dressed, hair done, and everything on point, and still feel like your face doesn't match your energy. The wrong brightening product can also irritate you and make the marks look even more stubborn. Refining Crème is professional-strength morning tone support with SPF built in, made for skin that wants to look smooth, even, and put together. Retinol (vitamin A) supports renewal, so dark marks look less obvious over time. The SPF matters just as much, because sun exposure can deepen discoloration and undo your progress. This is the morning step that keeps your routine from wasting its own work. Dermatologist-tested. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use it every morning; it pairs with one nighttime retinoid as long as you leave at least 8 hours between applications.
Glow Guide
AM: Apply 4 pumps to clean face and neck and massage gently until absorbed. It's designed to be your everyday morning step, including on nights you also use Resurfacing Crème or Spot Treatment. Safety: Leave at least 8 hours before your night retinoid, and never pair with prescription tretinoin the same day. Mild dryness or light flaking in the first weeks is normal. Learn what's normal → or read the full Retinol Rules → This size is designed to last about 60 days with daily morning use.
What's Inside
Purified Water (Aqua); Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride; Isopropyl Palmitate; Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Distearate; Stearic Acid; Cetyl Alcohol; Octyl Methoxycinnamate; Sorbitan Monostearate; Magnesium Aluminum Silicate; Citric Acid; Sodium Sulfite; Sodium Metabisulfite; Hydroxyethyl Cellulose; Hydroxypropyl Cellulose; Phenoxyethanol; Tetrasodium EDTA; Retinoic Acid (Vitamin A Acid)
Need-to-Know
Weight:
2.96 oz
Dimensions:
4.9 × 1.55 × 1.4 in
Size:
50ml (1.69 fl oz)
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94% results in 30 days
Black-owned since 1980
SPF Built-In
Retinol Morning
Melanin Safe
Under Makeup
Vitamin A + C
No White Cast
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Build a routine around Refining Crème
How To Use
Three steps. Simple and consistent.
Works on its own. Works in a routine. Works with other brands. Consistency is the only rule.
01
AM only — after cleansing
Apply to clean skin each morning. It works as your treatment and SPF step in one — no separate sunscreen needed over it.
02
Apply 4 pumps, massage gently
Cover face and neck until absorbed. It layers well after a toner or serum, or works solo as your only morning step after cleansing.
03
Never layer with another retinoid the same day
Safe on its own every morning. If you are also using Resurfacing Crème at night, keep them on separate days. Read the Retinol Rules to make sure you are covered.
Contains retinol. Read the Retinol Rules before starting — especially if you use prescription tretinoin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is a morning tone-support step with SPF built in. It helps your skin look smoother and more even, while protecting your progress from the sun.
It contains sun protection, but if you are outdoors a lot, sweating, or in strong sun, you should still use a dedicated broad-spectrum sunscreen and reapply as needed.
No. This is a daytime product. Also, do not use it at night on the same day as any other retinoid product.
Some people see light flaking when they start, especially if there is existing buildup. If you feel irritation, use less often and focus on moisturizing.
Yes. It is a popular makeup sits better step because it helps create a smoother-looking base.
This product accumulation usually means more product is on your skin that can absorb (maximum absorption level). Gently pat those areas with a damp paper towel to remove the excess.
Yes, the Refining Crème can still be used and changes color due to the parabens and natural formulation of the product. Always store in a cool area to prevent color changes.
We do not recommend constantly mixing vitamin A with ingredients such as vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, and AHA/BHA acids within the same skin regimen due to the fantastic naturally exfoliating properties in vitamin A.
To have complete control over your initial skin journey, we recommend you not mix this product with other brands unless tested together on the forearm prior.
The Refining Crème is safe to use daily. It is excellent at maintaining flawless skin daily.
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