When should you choose this 7-day anti-wrinkle treatment calendar?
The Dermaceutic 7-Day Beauty Calendar is a limited-edition set: seven compartments to open day by day, revealing five facial treatments and two bathroom accessories. It offers a complete anti-aging skincare routine for the face, from cleansing to nighttime care, featuring the Activ Retinol 1.0 serum in a 30-ml size, formulated with 0.3% pure retinol.
Evening is the time for the two most concentrated treatments in the set. The fragrance-free Activ Retinol 1.0 combines its encapsulated and solubilized retinol with 1% RetinBoost, 1% ceramide complex, and vitamin C and E esters: it reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and brightens the complexion. Turn Over 15 is a fragrance-free night cream with 15% glycolic acid, which exfoliates dead skin cells and smooths the skin.
In the morning, C25 Cream takes over. This antioxidant concentrate combines 25% vitamin C complex, 2% vitamin B5, vitamin A and E esters, and polyphenols. It helps the skin combat the oxidative stress of the day, leaving the complexion radiant and even-toned.
Two cleansers round out the routine, morning and night. Oxybiome, a fragrance-free micellar water containing 2% microbiome regulator, zinc gluconate, and niacinamide, removes makeup and purifies the skin while respecting its natural microbiome. Advanced Cleanser, a foam containing xylitol, zinc PCA, urea, and glycerin, with a lightweight texture suitable for all skin types, removes impurities and preserves the skin barrier. A headband keeps hair out of the way during treatments, and two absorbent wristbands prevent water from running down the arms. The calendar is perfect as a holiday gift or as an introduction to the brand.
Retinol and glycolic acid make the skin more sensitive to the sun. For this reason, we recommendAvène Ultra Serum SPF50+ Active l’Éclat: its fragrance-free serum texture glides on in the morning after C25 Cream, without weighing down your routine.
How do you use this facial care set?
Directions for Use
Oxybiome and Advanced Cleanser: morning and evening, to cleanse and remove makeup from the face. C25 Cream: in the morning. Turn Over 15 and Activ Retinol 1.0: in the evening. Headband and armbands: while cleansing the face and applying skincare products.
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Precautions
- Activ Retinol 1.0: When using for the first time, gradually introduce the product into your routine. Do not combine it with AHA-based products: Turn Over 15, which contains glycolic acid, is one such product. Never apply both products on the same evening.
- Activ Retinol 1.0, Turn Over 15, and C25 Cream: A tingling sensation may occur; if you experience discomfort, reduce the frequency of use. Intensive use of Activ Retinol 1.0 may cause irritation.
- Do not apply these three products to irritated or damaged skin, or to the eyes or mucous membranes. Do not apply them to sunburned skin, a cold sore, or skin that has been shaved or waxed that day.
- Activ Retinol 1.0: Avoid sun exposure without high-SPF sunscreen. Turn Over 15: Avoid sun exposure. Apply sunscreen every morning while using Turn Over 15 and for the week following discontinuation: sensitivity to UV rays caused by fruit acids persists for a few days. Do not use a tanning bed during this period.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Do not use Activ Retinol 1.0; Turn Over 15 is not recommended. C25 Cream also contains vitamin A (retinyl palmitate): as a precaution, consult your doctor or midwife before using it.
- Activ Retinol 1.0 and C25 Cream contain vitamin A. Be mindful of your daily intake before use: do not add any other retinol-containing cosmetics or vitamin A dietary supplements without consulting a pharmacist.
- If you are currently undergoing or have stopped a prescribed skin treatment (topical retinoid, benzoyl peroxide, topical antibiotic) or oral isotretinoin within the last six months, consult your doctor before using Activ Retinol 1.0 and Turn Over 15.
- Do not combine these products with other exfoliants (scrubs, salicylic acid, or other fruit acid-based products) in the same skincare routine.
- Chemical peels, laser treatments, facial waxing, or other cosmetic procedures: discontinue use of Activ Retinol 1.0 and Turn Over 15 before and after the procedure, as directed by your practitioner.
- For olive or dark skin tones: Irritation may cause a lasting brown spot. Space out applications if you experience even the slightest prolonged tingling sensation.
- C25 Cream and Advanced Cleanser contain fragrance: do not use if you have a known allergy to fragrances.
- Store between 5 and 25 °C. Use the products within 6 months of opening. Keep out of reach of children.
What are the ingredients in this set for wrinkles and fine lines?
Ingredients in C25 Cream
Water (Aqua), Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sclerotium Gum, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Chlorphenesin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Fragrance (Parfum).
Oxybiome Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Poloxamer 184, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Zinc Gluconate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Maris Aqua (Sea Water), Saccharide Isomerate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Phenethyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate.
Ingredients in Turn Over 15
Water (Aqua), Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone, Ammonia, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cholesterol, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.
Ingredients in Advanced Cleanser
Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xylitylglucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Urea, Zinc PCA, Tocopherol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Capryloyl Glycine, Fragrance (Parfum), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Benzoate.
Ingredients in Activ Retinol 1.0
Water (Aqua), Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diglycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Undecane, Panthenol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Retinol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Allantoin, Glycerin, Tridecane, Phosphatidylcholine, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, p-Anisic Acid.
Packaging
7-day calendar containing: C25 Cream 12 ml, Oxybiome 20 ml, Turn Over 15 15 ml, Advanced Cleanser 50 ml, Activ Retinol 1.0 30 ml, a headband, and a pair of wristbands.
Our expert tips on this Dermaceutic anti-aging calendar
Of all the precautions listed on this page, the first one is key to organizing your weekly routine: this set combines two nighttime active ingredients that are used alternately rather than together. For skin that’s new to these products, start with just one of the two (Activ Retinol 1.0), then begin incorporating Turn Over 15 into your evening routine only once your skin has become accustomed to retinol.
Don’t judge the results based on the seven days of the calendar: the compartments open over the course of a week, but the 30-ml serum is designed to last well beyond that. Persistent tightness or tingling indicates that you should space out the applications.
FAQ
Does the Dermaceutic 7-Day Beauty Calendar contain a serum with 1% retinol?
No. “1.0” is the product code for the item in the Activ Retinol line. The serum contains 0.3% pure retinol, which is the maximum concentration set by European regulations in 2024 for facial cosmetics.
Is the Dermaceutic 7-Day Beauty Calendar an Advent calendar?
Not in the traditional sense. It has seven compartments—one for each day—whereas an Advent calendar has twenty-four. There’s no rule that says you have to open it in December: you can start it on any day of the year.
Can I give the Dermaceutic 7-Day Beauty Calendar to a man?
Yes. The skincare products target wrinkles, a radiant complexion, and facial cleansing—needs that aren’t gender-specific.