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The Body Retinol | 0.1% Retinol

150 ml / 5.1 fl oz
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
232 Reviews

The Necessary™ | Care For Your Body | Care For Your Planet

Treat Your Body Like Your Face® 

The Body Retinol is a repair serum for the skin. This serum-in-balm pairs 0.1% Pure Encapsulated Retinol with Glycerin, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5 to help improve the overall texture and tone of skin. With continued use The Body Retinol helps minimize crepiness lines, wrinkles, spots, and marks. Use at nighttime. Fast-Absorbing. Non-Sticky. Non-Drying. Dermatologist-Tested. Hypoallergenic. Non-Comedogenic. Vegan. The Body Retinol is packaged in our signature airless package for sustained efficacy and safety.

Clinical Study: 30+ Panelists | 4 Weeks | Third-Party Verified Clinic | Q2 2023.

  • 85% Reported More Even Skin Texture
  • 75% Reported More Even Skin Tone
  • 85% Reported Less Crepiness
  • 82% Reported Less Lines
  • 82% Reported Less Wrinkles

 

Due to the high % of Retinol this formula can have a smell at first application. The Body Retinol contains Rosewater to improve the scent. Nécessaire adheres to EU Regulation and provides EU-compliant ingredient lists. This formula contains residual byproducts - Citronellol and Geraniol - from Rosewater. No synthetic fragrance is added.

$58

150 ml / 5.1 fl oz

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The Necessary™ | Care For Your Body | Care For Your Planet

Treat Your Body Like Your Face® 

The Body Retinol is a repair serum for the skin. This serum-in-balm pairs 0.1% Pure Encapsulated Retinol with Glycerin, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5 to help improve the overall texture and tone of skin. With continued use The Body Retinol helps minimize crepiness lines, wrinkles, spots, and marks. Use at nighttime. Fast-Absorbing. Non-Sticky. Non-Drying. Dermatologist-Tested. Hypoallergenic. Non-Comedogenic. Vegan. The Body Retinol is packaged in our signature airless package for sustained efficacy and safety.

Clinical Study: 30+ Panelists | 4 Weeks | Third-Party Verified Clinic | Q2 2023.

  • 85% Reported More Even Skin Texture
  • 75% Reported More Even Skin Tone
  • 85% Reported Less Crepiness
  • 82% Reported Less Lines
  • 82% Reported Less Wrinkles

 

Due to the high % of Retinol this formula can have a smell at first application. The Body Retinol contains Rosewater to improve the scent. Nécessaire adheres to EU Regulation and provides EU-compliant ingredient lists. This formula contains residual byproducts - Citronellol and Geraniol - from Rosewater. No synthetic fragrance is added.

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TARGETS

Aged Skin

TREATMENT

Formula contains:
0.1% Pure Retinol

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TESTED

Product Is:
Dermatologist-Tested
Hypoallergenic
Non-Comedogenic
EU Compliant
Certified Vegan
Cruelty-Free

TEXTURE

Serum-In-Balm

pH

4.0 - 5.0

USAGE

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FOOTPRINT

Brand Is:
1% For The Planet
Certified B Corp
Certified Climate Neutral
Certified Plastic Neutral
Certified FSC
How2Recycle

AWARDS

2025 Marie Claire Prix d’Excellence de la Beauté Awards
2024 Who What Wear Beauty 100
2024 Shape Skin
2024 Women's Health Beauty
2024 New Beauty
2023 Esquire
2023 SheFinds

How Soon Will I See Results From Retinol?

The Body Retinol is formulated with 0.1% Pure Encapsulated Retinol to help prevent and treat signs of age. Visible results are individual. Results may be visible in as early as 90 days.

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Why Is pH Level Mentioned On The Package?

During the formulation process we optimize the pH of the formula. We believe it directly impacts the safety and efficacy of the formula. The pH objective will vary based on product purpose. On the secondary packaging (carton) we provide a pH range. The reason pH range is indicated is that pH may vary during the manufacturing process and/or slightly change over time. Formulas that do not contain enough water will not have a pH listed.

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Is This Product Certified Eczema-Safe?

No. This product does not hold The Seal of Approval by the National Eczema Association.

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Can I Use The Product If I Am Pregnant?

We formulate without ingredients on the EU's prohibited substances list (Regulation No.1223/2009, Annex II). This formula is Dermatologist-Tested and Hypoallergenic. If you have any specific concerns, we recommend consulting your doctor prior to use.

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Is This Product Certified Gluten-Free, Soy-Free And Nut-Free?

This product is not certified gluten-free, soy-free or nut-free. This product is manufactured in a facility where gluten, soy and nuts may be used. If you have an allergy to gluten, soy or nuts, we recommend that you do not use this product. If you still wish to try, please consider a patch test.

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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 232 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 163 Total 4 star reviews: 23 Total 3 star reviews: 20 Total 2 star reviews: 18 Total 1 star reviews: 8
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232 reviews
  • Erica
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    The Body Retinol | 0.1% Retinol
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/23/25
    5 Stars

    I love the way this makes my skin feel!

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  • Lynn W.
    Verified Buyer
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    The Body Retinol | 0.1% Retinol
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Aging, Dryness
    What are your hair concerns? Frizz
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/19/25
    The Body Retinol

    One of my favorite body lotions. I love the texture, the smell and how smoothing it is. I don’t think the retinol is as effective bc of my age (60+) but overall it helps.

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  • Liz A.
    Verified Buyer
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    The Body Retinol | 0.1% Retinol
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Aging, Uneven Skin/Spots
    What are your hair concerns? Dryness
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/13/25
    Like “butter”

    The Body Retinol Lotion is amazing!! Been using for 12 weeks and I see and feel a marked improvement on my arms — skin is literally like “butter” no rough spots and wrinkles are lessened!!

    So happy with this product!

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  • Erica
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    The Body Retinol | 0.1% Retinol
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/11/25
    5 Stars

    Love this stuff!

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  • Cindy L.
    Verified Buyer
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    The Body Retinol | 0.1% Retinol
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Aging
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/20/25
    The BEST

    Makes my skin so soft and works on sun spots on my legs-love it!

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