
Celimax The Vita A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum
Celimax Retinol Shot Tightening Serum contains 0.1% retinol, a 9-peptide complex, and 1% panthenol, which effectively firm the skin, improve its elasticity, and increase density.
Key Active Ingredients
1. Retinol (0.1%)
Retinol is the primary anti-aging ingredient.
Benefits:
- Stimulates collagen production
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Improves skin texture
- Speeds up cell turnover
- Helps minimize the appearance of enlarged pores
- Can improve post-acne marks over time
Strength:
0.1% is considered a beginner-to-intermediate concentration. It is effective while generally being more tolerable than stronger retinol products (0.3–1%).
2. Panthenol (1%)
Also known as Provitamin B5.
Benefits:
- Hydrates the skin
- Supports the skin barrier
- Helps reduce irritation from retinol
- Improves skin softness and elasticity
The inclusion of 1% panthenol is a good sign that the formula was designed with tolerability in mind.
3. Allantoin
A classic soothing and healing ingredient.
Benefits:
- Calms irritation
- Supports skin recovery
- Reduces redness
- Helps counterbalance retinol-related sensitivity
4. Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
A powerful antioxidant.
Benefits:
- Protects skin from oxidative stress
- Helps stabilize retinol in the formula
- Supports anti-aging effects
- Provides additional skin conditioning
5. 9-Peptide Complex
The serum contains multiple peptides:
- Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Nonapeptide-1
- Hexapeptide-9
- Dipeptide-2
- Copper Tripeptide-1
- Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Benefits:
- Support collagen synthesis
- Improve skin firmness
- Enhance skin repair
- Work synergistically with retinol
- Help improve elasticity over time
The most notable are Copper Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, both of which have some scientific evidence supporting skin repair and anti-aging benefits.
6. A-Shot™ Technology (Hydrolyzed Sponge)
This is one of the product's unique features.
What it is:
- Microscopic particles derived from hydrolyzed marine sponge
Benefits:
- May enhance penetration of active ingredients
- Can improve skin texture
- Creates a mild tingling or prickling sensation upon application
If you feel slight stinging after application, it is often due to these micro-spicules rather than the retinol itself.
Moisturizing & Barrier-Support Ingredients
Glycerin
A powerful humectant that draws water into the skin.
Butylene Glycol
Provides hydration and improves absorption of other ingredients.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A lightweight emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Sunflower Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid and helps support the skin barrier.
Glucose
Provides additional hydration and skin-conditioning benefits.
Additional Functional Ingredients
Adenosine
A well-known anti-wrinkle ingredient commonly used in Korean skincare.
Benefits:
- Helps improve skin smoothness
- May reduce the appearance of wrinkles
- Supports skin repair
Beta-Carotene & Carrot Root Extract
Antioxidant ingredients that support overall skin health.
Celimax The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
Celimax Retinal Shot Tightening Booster combines 0.1% retinal, 3% Matrixyl 3000, and 1% panthenol to act as a powerful accelerator for smoothing texture, renewing cells, and deeply strengthening the skin.
Key Active Ingredients
1. Liposomized Retinal (0.1%)
Retinal (retinaldehyde) is the most important ingredient in this formula.
Unlike retinol, retinal only needs one conversion step to become retinoic acid in the skin, making it significantly more potent and faster-acting.
Benefits:
- Stimulates collagen production
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Improves skin texture
- Helps tighten pores
- Speeds up skin renewal
- Improves elasticity and firmness
The formula contains 0.1% retinal, which is considered a strong anti-aging concentration.
2. MATRIXYL® 3000 (3%)
Matrixyl is a patented peptide complex composed primarily of:
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Benefits:
- Stimulates collagen synthesis
- Helps repair aging skin
- Improves firmness
- Reduces wrinkle depth
- Supports skin elasticity
At 3%, Matrixyl is present at a meaningful concentration.
3. A-Shot™ Technology (20,250 Micro-Particles)
This is Celimax's proprietary delivery system.
The ultra-fine micro-particles are designed to improve penetration of retinal and peptides deeper into the skin. Some users experience a mild tingling sensation because of this technology.
Benefits:
- Better ingredient absorption
- Enhanced retinal performance
- Improved firming effect
- Better pore-targeting action
Barrier Repair & Soothing Ingredients
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) – 1%
Panthenol is included to offset the irritation often associated with retinal.
Benefits:
- Calms irritation
- Supports barrier repair
- Reduces redness
- Improves hydration
- Helps skin tolerate retinal better
The formula contains 1% Panthenol.
Allantoin
A classic soothing ingredient.
Benefits:
- Reduces irritation
- Supports healing
- Softens rough skin
- Helps balance retinal's strength
Supporting Active Ingredients
Niacinamide
Although not the main focus of the formula, niacinamide adds extra benefits.
Benefits:
- Improves skin barrier function
- Brightens uneven skin tone
- Helps regulate oil production
- Visually reduces pore appearance
Adenosine
A well-known anti-wrinkle ingredient frequently used in Korean skincare.
Benefits:
- Helps smooth expression lines
- Improves skin elasticity
- Supports skin repair
Antioxidants
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Benefits:
- Protects against free-radical damage
- Supports skin repair
- Helps stabilize retinal formulations
Vitamin C Components
The formula contains antioxidant vitamin C-related ingredients.
Benefits:
- Additional brightening support
- Protection from oxidative stress
- Helps improve overall radiance
Hydrating Base Ingredients
Glycerin
Benefits:
- Attracts moisture into the skin
- Prevents dehydration
- Improves skin softness
Butylene Glycol
Benefits:
- Enhances hydration
- Improves absorption of active ingredients
- Helps maintain a lightweight texture
Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Celimax Pore + Dark Spot Brightening Cream combines 5% niacinamide, 5% tranexamic acid, 1% Melazero V2, and 0.1% ceramides to effectively fade dark spots, minimize enlarged pores, even out skin tone, and strengthen the skin's protective barrier.
Key Active Ingredients
1. Niacinamide (5%)
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is one of the most researched ingredients for brightening and improving overall skin health.
Benefits:
- Helps fade dark spots and post-acne marks.
- Reduces uneven skin tone.
- Regulates excess oil production.
- Improves skin barrier function.
- Minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores.
At 5%, it is considered an effective concentration while remaining suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin.
2. Tranexamic Acid (5%)
Tranexamic Acid is a powerful brightening ingredient commonly used to treat stubborn pigmentation.
Benefits:
- Helps reduce melasma and hyperpigmentation.
- Inhibits excess melanin production.
- Improves post-inflammatory pigmentation from acne.
- Supports a more even complexion.
A 5% concentration is considered strong and highly effective for discoloration concerns.
3. Melazero® V2 (1%)
A patented brightening complex designed to target pigmentation at multiple levels.
Benefits:
- Helps break down existing pigment.
- Supports fading of persistent dark spots.
- Works synergistically with Niacinamide and Tranexamic Acid.
Barrier Repair & Skin Protection
Ceramide Complex
The formula contains multiple ceramides, including:
- Ceramide NP
- Ceramide AP
- Ceramide AS
- Ceramide NS
- Ceramide EOP
Benefits:
- Strengthens the skin barrier.
- Prevents moisture loss.
- Reduces sensitivity and irritation.
- Supports long-term skin health.
Cholesterol
A naturally occurring lipid found in healthy skin.
Benefits:
- Works with ceramides to repair the skin barrier.
- Improves skin resilience.
- Helps maintain hydration.
Hydrating Ingredients
Glycerin
One of the most effective humectants available.
Benefits:
- Draws moisture into the skin.
- Helps maintain hydration throughout the day.
- Improves skin softness and elasticity.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecular-weight form of hyaluronic acid.
Benefits:
- Provides deeper hydration.
- Helps plump the skin.
- Reduces dehydration and tightness.
Betaine & Beta-Glucan
Powerful soothing and moisturizing ingredients.
Benefits:
- Calm redness and irritation.
- Support skin recovery.
- Enhance moisture retention
Antioxidants
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Benefits:
- Protects against free-radical damage.
- Supports skin repair.
- Helps improve skin softness.
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide (Vitamin C Derivative)
Benefits:
- Provides antioxidant protection.
- Supports skin brightening.
- Helps improve overall skin radiance.
Botanical Extracts
The formula also contains several plant-derived extracts, including:
- Laminaria Japonica Extract (Sea Kelp)
- Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- Eriobotrya Japonica (Loquat) Leaf Extract
- Coptis Japonica Root Extract
- Cocoa Extract
Benefits:
- Antioxidant protection.
- Skin soothing effects.
- Additional support for brightening and recovery.

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