24 Carrot Retinal

Gentle 0.05% Retinal Serum

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
63 Reviews
KraveBeauty 24 Carrot Retinal Gentle Retinal Serum
24 Carrot Retinal is formulated with non-drying barrier first ingredients. 0.05% oil-entrapped retinal, upcycled carrot extract, and torula oil
Unretouched customer photos before and after using 24 Carrot Retinal
Before and after customer use 24 Carrot Retinal
Based on a consumer study of 44 participants after 8 weeks of use. 91% agreed their skin looks better, 89% agreed their skin looked more radiant, and 89% agreed it improved their skin texture.
0.05% stabilized oil-entrapped retinal, helps improve skin texture, tone, & fine lines. Effective, gentle, & sustainable. Enriched with antioxidants and lipids.
Beginner friendly retinal, suitable for all skin types
24 Carrot Retinal has a barrier-first hydrating formula, stabilized & potent retinal, and sustainable ingredients.
24 Carrot Retinal sustainability guide. Carton: 100% recycled FSC paper + soy based ink. Cap: 100% PCR PP [5]. Pump: mixed material [7]. Bottle: 100% PCR PP [5]. PCR= post consumer recycled. Bottle & cap recyclable via Pact Collective (only available in some countries so please check your local recycling facilities) or check if your local recycling program accept these plastic type by the number. Carton can be curbside recycled.
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KraveBeauty 24 Carrot Retinal Gentle Retinal Serum
24 Carrot Retinal is formulated with non-drying barrier first ingredients. 0.05% oil-entrapped retinal, upcycled carrot extract, and torula oil
Unretouched customer photos before and after using 24 Carrot Retinal
Before and after customer use 24 Carrot Retinal
Based on a consumer study of 44 participants after 8 weeks of use. 91% agreed their skin looks better, 89% agreed their skin looked more radiant, and 89% agreed it improved their skin texture.
0.05% stabilized oil-entrapped retinal, helps improve skin texture, tone, & fine lines. Effective, gentle, & sustainable. Enriched with antioxidants and lipids.
Beginner friendly retinal, suitable for all skin types
24 Carrot Retinal has a barrier-first hydrating formula, stabilized & potent retinal, and sustainable ingredients.
24 Carrot Retinal sustainability guide. Carton: 100% recycled FSC paper + soy based ink. Cap: 100% PCR PP [5]. Pump: mixed material [7]. Bottle: 100% PCR PP [5]. PCR= post consumer recycled. Bottle & cap recyclable via Pact Collective (only available in some countries so please check your local recycling facilities) or check if your local recycling program accept these plastic type by the number. Carton can be curbside recycled.

Upcycled Carrot Extract

Helps soothe stressed skin & provide antioxidant defense. Made from rescued "ugly" carrots that would otherwise be discarded.

24 Carrot Retinal

Gentle 0.05% Retinal Serum

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
63 Reviews

Gentle retinal. Rescued carrots. Maximum results. It’s the New Gold Standard: effective, gentle, and sustainable. Powered by oil-entrapped retinal, antioxidant-rich upcycled “ugly” carrot extract, and barrier-supporting torula oil, this multi-benefit liquid gold promotes cell turnover while improving uneven tone, texture, and fine lines—without the irritation drama.

Vegan Cruelty Free

Vegan & Cruelty-Free

Essential Oil and Fragrance Free

Essential Oil & Fragrance Free

Upcycled Ingredients

Dermatologist Tested

Clinically Tested

Clinically Tested

For Sensitive Skin

Good for Sensitive Skin

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No more pushing through the “flaky phase.” Just a retinal that respects your skin and the planet. 

  • Why is it different: Our oil-entrapped Retinal keeps the formula stable & potent until it’s released upon application. Suspended in a hydrating serum base that reinforces your skin barrier for results—minus *the* irritation.
  • The Upcycled Carrot Extract that provides powerful antioxidant benefits is rescued and repurposed from "ugly" carrots that are rejected and would have been discarded for being the wrong shape. 
  • Helps with: Dark spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and uneven texture.
  • Made for: All skin types but especially sensitive skin or beginner Retinol/Retinal users.
  • Consumer Study:
    • 91% agreed their skin looked better.
    • 89% agreed their skin looked more radiant.
    • 89% agreed it improved their rough skin texture.
    • 89% agreed it was gentle on their skin.
    • Based on a consumer study on 44 participants over an 8-week period.
  • Bonus:
    • Our airless pump keeps the formula stabilized for maximum effectiveness & allows you to use up every last drop!

Key Ingredients:

  • 0.05% Oil-Entrapped Retinal: Helps improve uneven tone, texture & fine lines. Oil-entrapped for maximum stability & freshness.
  • Upcycled Carrot Extract: Helps soothe stressed skin & provide antioxidant defense. Made from rescued "ugly" carrots.
  • Torula Oil: Helps retain moisture & support skin barrier. Bio-fermented & palm-free to use less resources.

  • Full Ingredients:

    Water (Aqua/Eau), Ethyl Oleate, Propanediol, Linoleic/Oleic/Palmitic Triglyceride, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ethyl Ferulate, Caprylyl Glycol, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Retinal, Carrageenan, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol

Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++

Retinal can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays. Be sure to apply sunscreen in the morning!

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Great Barrier Relief

Pair with this reparative, skin-soothing serum to keep your barrier calm & nourished.

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Materials Used:

  • Bottle & Cap: 100% PCR PP [5]
  • Pump: Mixed material, mostly PP [7].
  • Box: 100% Recycled FSC Paper.

Sustainable Ingredients:

  • 0.05% Oil-Entrapped Retinal: Made through bio-fermentation so it requires less material inputs to produce.
  • 1% Upcycled "Ugly" Carrot Extract: Millions of perfectly edible carrots are tossed for being "ugly". We rescued & upcycled these carrots into a powerful, antioxidant rich ingredients to help calm & care for stressed skin.
  • 5% Torula Oil: An innovative emollient that is manufactured using biofermentation. This means rather than pressing an oil from a tree nut or fruit, we produce this oil in a bioreactor, which takes up less land and resources than traditional seed oils or palm oils.

Sandwich with Great Barrier Relief for extra barrier support.

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What’s the difference between Retinal and Retinol?

Retinal & retinol are both retinoids, but retinal is more efficient —  it needs fewer conversion steps for your skin to use. Even a lower dose (think 0.05%–0.1%) can stack up to the results you’d expect from 1% retinol.

What’s special about these droplets?

Retinal is a sensitive girl — it reacts easily to light, oxygen, heat, and water. To keep it stable and gentle, we suspend it in tiny oil droplets within an ultra-hydrating serum. When you rub it in, the beads break, releasing retinal that’s fresh, stable, and potent.

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What’s the difference between Retinal and Retinol?

Retinal & retinol are both retinoids, but retinal is more efficient —  it needs fewer conversion steps for your skin to use. Even a lower dose (think 0.05%–0.1%) can stack up to the results you’d expect from 1% retinol.

What are “ugly” carrots?

Did you know 1 in 5 carrots get rejected just for being the “wrong” shape? That’s millions of perfectly edible carrots tossed for being “ugly.” We rescued and upcycled these carrots into a powerful, antioxidant-rich ingredient to help calm & care for stressed skin. Good for your skin, good for the planet — a true win-win.

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What can I not use when using 24 Carrot Retinal?

When you first start using 24 Carrot Retinal, go low and slow. Skip other actives (Vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs) at first. They can overwork your skin & cause irritations. Once your skin adjusts, you can slowly reintroduce other actives on alternating nights.

Our Philosophy

BARRIER-FIRST FORMULAS

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Products that work with your skin, not against it.

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Kind to your skin and our planet, always.

The New Gold Standard

Press Reset On Retinal Regret

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 63 reviews
92%would recommend these products
Total 5 star reviews: 42 Total 4 star reviews: 16 Total 3 star reviews: 4 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
63 reviews
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    M.T.
    Verified Buyer
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    24 Carrot Retinal
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Unfortunately it didn't work out...

    I bought this to try because of the gentle formula. I am sad to say it didn't work out for my skin. I have used other brands of retinol, usually gentle and low % retinol. I eased my way to using this. Being this is a new product, I started with once a week to once every other day. I love the feel of this formula. It didn't leave my skin feeling greasy, sticky, it absorbed really well into my skin. When I was using it every other day, I would wake up to more radiant looking skin. I haven't experienced any peeling or drying out of skin. Once I finally feel comfortable enough, I started to use it in closer intervals, my face started feeling really itchy. I stopped using most products and just used cleanser, moisturizer and SPF in the morning. I redo this whole process again, 3x, but still feel itchy each time. I even tried using it after moisturizer, as a buffer, but it would still make me itchy.

    Needless to say, I'm really sad. I really enjoyed this product in the beginning but unfortunately for me, it just didn't work out. I wished my skin agrees with this.

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    KraveBeauty
    6 days ago

    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’ll make sure to pass your review along to our team. Kindly keep an eye on your inbox—our Customer Care Team will be reaching out to you shortly. 💚

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    Loretta
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    24 Carrot Retinal
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    5 Stars

    Love all these products. First time trying retinal and cant wait to see results.

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    Olimpia
    Reviewing
    24 Carrot Retinal
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    5 Stars

    Luv it

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    Natalie
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    24 Carrot Retinal
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Loooove this product!

    I live in Colorado so it’s a very dry environment and other retinal have really dried out my skin and made it extremely dehydrated. This product is somehow hydrating while still doing what a retinal should do. I went to a wedding 3/4 weeks after I started using this product and had so many people tell me my skin was glowing.

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    Ruth (.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    24 Carrot Retinal
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Immediate Glow; Okay with Sensitive Skin

    As someone with slightly sensitive skin, I am not very experimental with skincare routine. The only vit A derivate products I've used are Jordan Samuel Skin Retinol Treatment Oil (0.2% retinol only accdg to Google; was too oily for humid Philippines & personally did not notice extraordinary results) and Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal (0.02% pure retinal only accdg to Google -- I still use this product to this day).

    While I understand that 24 Carrot Retinal only has 0.05% retinal, somehow, it gives me immediately better-looking skin the day after. Maybe it's in the formula and how easily it gets absorbed in the skin? I've only been using it 1-2x a week, and because I'm still scared of getting sensitized, I apply it on top of GBR and I apply Oat So Simple moisturizer on top.

    This is just my first bottle, and I'm only on my 2nd week. But I think it will be another routine staple for me.

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