Celimax Retinol Shot Tightening Serum
0.1% Pure Retinol. 162,000 A-Shot™ Particles. 9 Peptides. Done.

Two things separate this retinol from the category: the delivery system and the peptide depth. The A-Shot™ technology deploys 162,000 micro-particles — each 16× thinner than a pore — that physically penetrate follicular openings and create micro-channels for active delivery. This is why the serum delivers measurable pore and wrinkle results after a single application rather than weeks. The tingling you feel is these particles at work.

Into those channels: 0.1% pure Retinol — not retinyl palmitate, not retinol acetate — pure vitamin A alcohol, one conversion step from active retinoic acid. And a 9-peptide complex covering collagen synthesis, muscle relaxation, melanin inhibition, anti-puffiness, and barrier repair simultaneously.

📦 30ml | Made in Korea | 100% Authentic
🇰🇷 Shipped to UAE, Kuwait, GCC & worldwide from Fashnito — your trusted source for authentic K-Beauty

Tingling feeling is a natural reaction.

Contains pure Retinol — avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

PM only — always apply SPF the following morning.

What A-Shot™ Actually Is

Standard serums rely on passive diffusion to deliver actives — molecules gradually permeate the stratum corneum at a rate determined by their molecular size and lipophilicity. A-Shot™ bypasses this by using 162,000 micro-particles, each 16× thinner than a pore, that physically penetrate follicular openings on application. This creates temporary micro-channels that allow the Retinol and peptides to reach significantly deeper skin layers than passive diffusion allows.

The mild tingling sensation during application is the A-Shot™ particles creating these channels — the same mechanical micro-stimulation principle as VT Reedle Shot's Cica Reedle™ technology, applied here specifically for retinol delivery.

Pure Retinol vs. Derivatives — Why It Matters

At 0.1%, this is the lowest effective concentration for pure retinol — sufficient for measurable anti-aging effects with significantly reduced irritation risk vs. higher concentrations, making it suitable as a retinol introduction for beginners. Combined with A-Shot™ delivery, the 0.1% achieves results that higher-concentration retinol in passive formulas struggle to match.

Nine peptides, nine distinct anti-aging mechanisms — collagen synthesis, muscle relaxation, melanin inhibition, lymphatic drainage, glycation prevention, and wound repair all addressed simultaneously.

The Supporting Cast

Hydrolyzed Sponge — Marine-derived; sea sponge hydrolysate containing spongiosin and bioactive proteins with anti-inflammatory, collagen-supporting, and skin-regenerating properties. Structurally unique in this formula — no competitor names or explains it.

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract + Beta-Carotene — The source of the formula's distinctive yellow-orange color. Carrot extract provides beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A antioxidant), vitamin C, and carotenoids that protect skin from oxidative damage — complementing retinol's vitamin A action.

Panthenol (1%) — At confirmed 1% concentration, provides meaningful barrier repair and moisture retention that offsets retinol's potential drying effect during adjustment.

Adenosine — Anti-aging, anti-inflammatory; supports cellular repair during the overnight renewal cycle triggered by retinol.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil — Linoleic acid-rich; restores skin barrier lipids post-retinol application.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E) — Antioxidant that stabilizes retinol against oxidation; extends formula shelf life and potency.

Allantoin — Softening and cell proliferation support; soothes potential retinol irritation.

How to Use

Start slow — retinol adjustment is real:

1. First 2 weeks: Apply every other night
2. Once adjusted: Apply every evening
3. Use 1-2 drops initially; increase to 3-5 as tolerance builds
4. Apply after toner, before moisturizer, to dry skin
5. Always use SPF the following morning — retinol dramatically increases photosensitivity

💡 Mild tingling from A-Shot™ particles is expected and confirms the formula is working. If irritation (redness, peeling) occurs, reduce frequency and apply a barrier-repairing moisturizer on top.

Full Ingredient List (confirmed on celimax.us):
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol (1%), Polypropylsilsesquioxane, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Retinol (0.1%), Allantoin, Arginine, Undecane, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Adenosine, Tridecane, Disodium EDTA, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Myristyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Carotene, Glucose, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Dipeptide-2, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

PM Only | SPF required next morning | Patch test recommended

Contains pure Retinol — avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding
Not fungal acne safe