Kinship

Kinship Dreamwave 2% Bio-Retinoid Complex Renewal Serum.

Retinoids

About this product

A serum featuring 2% retinal alongside tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and antioxidants, designed to support skin renewal and reduce signs of aging.

Guru Score

76%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

The naming of the active as a 'bio-retinoid complex' raises concerns, since that term is trademarked by another brand and may be misleading about what's actually in the formula. Setting that aside, the retinal itself (which converts to retinoic acid) earns praise, and people find it tolerable with a gentle scent, though those sensitive to essential oils should note they're present and disclosed. The twist-open packaging gets particular credit for protecting the formula, and it may suit anyone wanting to introduce retinal slowly, like testing it on less sensitive areas first before moving to the face.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take May 2024

What they liked

Tranexamic acid for brightening
Twist-open closure prevents oxidation
Good option if vitamin C irritates

What they flagged

Contains essential oils
Retinal may sting sensitive skin
Misleading marketing around 2% strength

Best for

Mature skin

Type

RetinoidsDrops & dropper

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What the gurus are saying.

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AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Yay

"I haven't used retinal on my face in a long time, I use adapalene and now point one percent retinal, so I'm going to try this out on my neck first since I've never been comfortable using adapalene there, my neck is too sensitive. This could be a good solution for me, and I really appreciate that this is a twist open and close system, that would prevent so many problems if more products had this."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Yay

"It has tranexamic acid in it which is nice for brightening up skin, and 2% bio-retinoid complex with vitamin E. So not a whole ton of retinol, but overall it feels nice. It does have a little bit of a scent to it, so keep that one in mind, but so far I like it and the scent isn't terribly strong."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

✓Mixed

"Kinship uses a 2% bio-retinoid complex. I think that's how they got away by using this word, by calling it a complex, but bio-retinoid is trademarked by Ren, so I don't know how they're able to use it. But it's also even more misleading because then you think 2%, so strong, but no, it's a complex of nothingness because bio-retinoid means nothing."

Frequently asked.

What is Kinship Dreamwave 2% Bio-Retinoid Complex Renewal Serum?

A serum featuring 2% retinal alongside tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and antioxidants, designed to support skin renewal and reduce signs of aging.

Is Kinship Dreamwave 2% Bio-Retinoid Complex Renewal Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is Kinship Dreamwave 2% Bio-Retinoid Complex Renewal Serum's Guru Score?

Kinship Dreamwave 2% Bio-Retinoid Complex Renewal Serum holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.