Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum 30 ml

The Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum by Leahlani combines Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate - HPR for short - with ceramides, nourishing plant oils, and an exceptional complex of tropical and marine plant extracts. This vitamin A derivative supports skin renewal and helps improve the appearance of fine lines, unevenness, and blemishes. With regular use, skin appears smoother, clearer, and more even.

• Product type: active-rich retinoid serum for the evening routine
• Skin types: suitable for all skin types; ideal for fine lines, uneven skin texture, dull complexion, and blemish-prone skin
• Retinoid: 0.2% active Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR)
• Effect: supports skin renewal and helps lines, unevenness, and blemishes appear visibly reduced
• Complexion: promotes smoother, clearer, more even-looking skin with enhanced radiance
• Skin barrier: ceramides and skin-conditioning lipids support suppleness and resilience
• Key actives: HPR, ceramides, Kakadu plum oil, plant extracts, spirulina, and Green Caviar
• Quality: made in small batches on Kauaʻi, cruelty-free, and free from synthetic colors and fragrances

With 0.2% active HPR, Aqua A uses a modern retinoid form known for its good tolerability. Ceramides support the skin barrier, while Kakadu plum oil, green tea, goji, açaí, spirulina, and Green Caviar provide antioxidant plant compounds. The result is an active-rich evening treatment that focuses equally on skin texture and radiance.

Blue Spirulina, Blue Tansy, and Rainforest Blue give the serum its distinctive blue color while also bringing Leahlani's sensuous botanical character to the formula - an active retinoid serum with unmistakable Hawaiian DNA.

Key actives

• Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is a modern vitamin A derivative and the key active in Aqua A. The formula contains 0.2% active HPR. It supports natural skin renewal and helps visibly improve fine lines, uneven skin texture, blemishes, and dull complexion. HPR is considered a well-tolerated retinoid form and is also suitable for those who find traditional retinol products too intense.
• Ceramides are important components of the natural skin barrier. They help support the skin's lipid structure, retain moisture, and promote a smooth, resilient skin feel - a beneficial complement to an active retinoid.
• Kakadu plum oil is obtained from the seeds of the Australian Kakadu plum and is rich in conditioning fatty acids and antioxidant plant compounds. It supports skin suppleness, strengthens the serum's lipid-rich conditioning base, and helps dry or rough areas appear softer.
• Squalane, sunflower, and açaí oils complement the formula with lightweight, skin-compatible lipids. Squalane enhances a smooth, silky skin feel and helps retain moisture in the skin. Sunflower oil provides linoleic acid, among other nutrients, and supports the skin's natural barrier function, while açaí oil contributes essential fatty acids and antioxidant plant compounds for a supple, vital-looking complexion.
• Green tea, goji, dragon fruit, elderberry, and chia form a versatile antioxidant plant complex. Green tea is rich in polyphenols, while goji, dragon fruit, and elderberry provide natural plant pigments and antioxidant compounds. Together, they help protect the skin from oxidative stress and support a fresher, more balanced complexion.
• Spirulina and Green Caviar complement the formula with amino acids, minerals, and skin-conditioning lipids. Spirulina supports a vital, fresh-looking complexion, while Green Caviar - a nutrient-rich marine algae - helps the skin appear supple and well cared for. Both are an ideal match for Aqua A's glow focus and support a smooth, lively radiance.

How to use

• In the evening, apply one pump to cleansed, dry skin on the face, neck, and décolleté. Avoid the eye area.
• Follow with a facial oil, cream, or Leahlani Bless Beauty Balm as needed.
• When using retinoids for the first time, begin with every other evening and slowly increase frequency to daily use according to your skin's tolerance.
• During use, do not combine with other retinoid products containing retinol, retinal, or retinoic acid.
• During the day, consistently use an appropriate sunscreen.
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using a topical retinoid.

Ingredients

*Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Seed Oil, *Anacamptis Morio (Orchid) Flower Oil, *Squalane (Olive) Oil, Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Stem Cell Extract, Argania Spinosa Sprout (Argan) Stem Cell Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera (Green Caviar), Sambucas Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Extract, Salvia Hispanica (Chia Seed) Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lipids, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (Retinoid), Ceramide NP (Ceramide 3), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Fruit) Extract, **Dysoxylum Fraserianum (Rainforest Blue) Essential Oil, **Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Oil, *Rosa Centifolia Flower (Rose) Oil, *Reticulata Blanco (Hawaiian Red Mandarin) Oil, *Spirulina Platensis (Blue Spirulina) Extract

* from organic cultivation
** wild-harvested

FAQ

What is HPR and how does it differ from retinol?
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, or HPR for short, belongs to the family of vitamin A derivatives. It does not require the same conversion steps as retinol and is often used for its combination of efficacy and good skin tolerability.

What is the retinoid concentration in Aqua A?
Leahlani uses a 2% retinoid complex that consists of 10% active ingredient. This corresponds to 0.2% active HPR in the product.

Does Aqua A help with fine lines and wrinkles?
Yes. HPR supports skin renewal and, with regular use, can improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin texture. Skin may appear smoother and more even.

Is Aqua A also suitable for blemishes?
Yes. Retinoids support an even skin renewal process and can therefore also be beneficial for skin prone to blemishes and clogged pores.

Can I use Aqua A every evening?
Yes, if well tolerated. Those new to retinoids should start every other evening and gradually increase use.

Can I combine vitamin C and Aqua A?
Yes. An uncomplicated combination is vitamin C in the morning and Aqua A in the evening.

Why should Aqua A only be used in the evening?
Retinoids are preferably used in the evening routine. During the day, the skin should be consistently protected with a sufficiently high sun protection factor.

Can I use Aqua A during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Leahlani recommends consulting a doctor before using a topical retinoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

About Leahlani

Leahlani develops and produces its skincare on Kauaʻi, Hawaii. High-quality plant oils, tropical botanicals, and sensuous textures meet modern cosmetic actives. Aqua A showcases this connection particularly clearly: effective vitamin A skincare with the colorful, botanical signature of the Hawaiian brand.

Discover more skincare from Kauaʻi in our Leahlani Collection.