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Affordable Indonesian Retinol Serum under $15

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QUICK DISCLAIMER: make sure you already have a solid basic skincare routine before jumping into retinol. Retinol can be amazing, but if your skin barrier isn’t in a good condition, it can end up causing more problems than benefits. So be wise and don...
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Beginner

the product i added to this list contains encapsulated retinol (just ask chatgpt why this ingredients is beginner-friendly 🫣)
 
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on of the biggest Indonesia skincare local brand, you should try on of their product, and you will know why they are legit. I’ve already finished a whole bottle and ofc i repurchased it ✨🫶 this one is super-beginner friendly. It feels really hydrati...
SOMETHINC Level 1% Encapsulated Retinol Serum
 
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Another skincare local brand legit, even though this brand is relatively new than the first list, their products are actually legit and definitely worth considering 😎 i’ve tried their exfoliating toner and it, actually really good
TAVI 1% Encapsulated Retinol + Peptide Slow Aging Signs Serum ...
 
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Another legit brand, and their retinol serum is a must try
Jual For Skin's Sake FSS Retinol Serum 0.15% with Ceramide III ...
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Last recommend product, …. Actually it’s a lie 🤭 i’ve so many products to add on the list. And pratista serum definitely worth checking out
Pratista - Retinol Renewal Serum
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Advanced

Advanced user only 👀 Don’t just buy it and slap it on your face without doing your own research first
 
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I know this product price is more than $15 but i recommend this product because it is the first advanced retinol product that i will always tell to my friend is bhumi, why? Because they are the first brand the use granactive retinoid (HPR) in indones...
Bhumi HPR Retinol Serum
 
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Here's another HPR serum option, and the best part? It's way cheaper if you grab the bundle package. 😭💸✨
TRUEVE HPR Retinoid Serum
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never sleep on Elsheskin ✨🙂‍↕️ Just take a deep dive into the reviews for this product and you’ll quickly see why people love it. And ofc, i’ll tell you why too.

This serum contains pure retinol, so you can generally expect results to show up faster compared to the beginner-friendly options I mentioned earlier. 👀✨ If you're ready to level up from beginner retinol and move into something more advanced, this i...
Elsheskin Retinal Advance Serum
 
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Their marketing campaign is 🚀 to the moon. But their quality comes with the best result. Also their often gift bundling package 💕🥰
Finally Found You! The Ultimate Concentrate Retinal
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So once you've finished the beginner version and your skin has built up some tolerance, you can easily level up to this one without having to switch brands. 😌🫶 It's basically the next step in your retinol journey. 👀✨
For Skin's Sake FSS Retinal Serum 0.15% with Samphira Oil
 
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This product first blew up because of its adorable packaging. 😭✨ Indonesian netizens even nicknamed it the "egg serum" because it literally looks like an egg. But the cute packaging isn't the only reason it went viral. 👀 The ingredient list is what...
SKINMURCH MATC BOOSTING Retinal Chroma Version