Midnight Reset Complex
Triple-Action Retinoid Serum · 1.1 oz (30 g)
A next-generation retinoid (HPR) paired with bakuchiol, peptides and antioxidants — maximum overnight correction with significantly less irritation than traditional retinol.
✦ Free shipping over $150 · Ships across Canada from our Ottawa clinic ✦ In-clinic pickup available · Questions? Text us: (613) 800-3382
Best for
Combo, dry, normal, oily and sensitive skin targeting fine lines, deep wrinkles, enlarged pores, dullness and loss of firmness. Ideal for skin that couldn't tolerate traditional retinol.
How to use
Apply to clean, dry skin in the evening only, avoiding the eye area. Start 2 to 3 nights per week and increase as tolerated. Broad-spectrum sunscreen is recommended daily while using this product. PM use only.
Key ingredients
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) — an advanced retinoid that works with reduced irritation. Bakuchiol — enhances results with a gentler experience. THD Ascorbate — stable vitamin C. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 + Tetrapeptide-7 — collagen and overnight repair support. Green Tea Polyphenols — antioxidant protection during renewal.
Full ingredients (INCI)
Isopentyldiol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Bakuchiol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Ethoxydiglycol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols, Caffeine, Ubiquinone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Squalane, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20
Shipping & returns
Ships Canada-wide from Ottawa; free over $150. In-clinic pickup at 2035 Lanthier Dr #1, Orléans. See our refund policy for returns — or just ask us; a human answers.
Usage guidance from the product label. Increase frequency as tolerated.
What's inside, and what it does
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
- An advanced ester retinoid that engages retinoid receptors directly — visible renewal with reduced irritation.
- Bakuchiol
- Plant-derived and retinol-complementary: enhances results while calming the experience.
- Peptide Complex
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Tetrapeptide-7 support collagen and overnight repair.
- Green Tea Polyphenols
- Antioxidant protection while your skin is in renewal mode — with licorice, centella and chamomile to soothe.
Retinol results without the retinol misery.
Why retinol defeats most people
- Traditional retinol must convert in the skin before working — the conversion is what causes the redness, flaking and "retinol uglies" that make people quit.
- Most people abandon retinol in the first month, right before results would have arrived.
- Harsh formulas force a choice: results or comfort.
How Midnight Reset works differently
- HPR works without the harsh conversion step, so renewal starts with dramatically less irritation.
- Bakuchiol, squalane and a botanical calming complex (centella, licorice, chamomile, green tea) support your barrier through the process.
- Gentle enough for consistent long-term use — and consistency, not strength, is what actually transforms skin.
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How to use it in your ritual
Evening only. Cleanse with Luminous Cleanser and let skin dry fully — damp skin increases retinoid sensitivity.
Apply a pea-sized amount to face, avoiding eyes. Start 2–3 nights weekly; build up as your skin allows.
Broad-spectrum SPF every morning while using this product — renewal makes sun protection non-negotiable.
Where Midnight Reset Complex fits
The Results Trio
The full active lineup: VITA-CE protection and Youth Code rebuilding by day, Midnight Reset correction by night.
Before you add to cart
Will my skin purge or peel?
Some clients experience mild flaking or a brief purge in the first 2–3 weeks as cell turnover accelerates — far less than with traditional retinol. Starting at 2–3 nights weekly and building up keeps it manageable. Persistent irritation isn't normal; message us.
How is this different from retinol or tretinoin?
Retinol must convert twice in the skin to become active — the conversion causes irritation. HPR engages retinoid receptors directly, delivering renewal with a fraction of the irritation. Tretinoin is prescription-strength; Midnight Reset is the consistency-friendly clinical alternative.
Can I use it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Retinoids are generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please check with your doctor — and ask us for pregnancy-friendlier alternatives from the ritual.
Can I use it with VITA-CE or Glow Reset Pads?
VITA-CE yes — opposite ends of the day (C in the morning, retinoid at night). Glow Reset Pads: alternate nights, never the same night.
Do I really need SPF with it?
Yes — daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is recommended while using any retinoid. Fresh, renewing skin is more sun-responsive, and unprotected UV undoes the correction you're building.
When will I see results?
Texture often smooths within 3–4 weeks; fine lines, pores and firmness improve over 8–12 weeks of consistent use.
Get matched by the people who see skin all day
Book a skin consultation at our Orléans clinic — we'll build your exact ritual and tell you what to skip. The consult fee is credited toward products or treatments.
