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Better Than Retinol For Anti-Aging? Derms Think So! 5 Reasons You Need This Non-Toxic Retinol Alternative.
Staff Editorial Team
January 12th, 2026 1:28PM ET • 3-MINUTE READ
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. Our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
If you're anything like us, you've wanted something that's potent and effective enough to rewind the clock and fix fine lines, wrinkles, crepe-y skin, dullness, sagging, and dark spots. And retinol has sounded like it may be just that...
But retinol can have some major downsides... Possible damage to your skin barrier, the famous retinol purge/"uglies", and even endocrine-disruption, just to name a few.
So instead of retinol... what about a fix shown to be 2.5x as effective as retinol, but without the sabotaging side-effects?* And that is backed by over 3,000+ published studies to be safe and non-toxic...
Get ready to hear about L'AMARUE everywhere, a French-inspired brand loved by derms and estheticians. Their breakthrough Better-Than-Retinol Kit is powered by patented natural Heart to Heart Complex® technology – and it's beneficial for reversing even the most stubborn signs of aging.
Unlike typical remedies that address surface issues, this system delves deep into cell signaling, and has been shown to boost collagen production by up to 400%, heal inflammation at all severities, and speed healing by 4x.*
Retinol 101
You probably have heard of retinol... but what does it actually do?
Retinol is increases your skin's cell turnover (or, regeneration). The issue is, this can sometimes get out of control, and affects your skin in negative ways, like dryness, breakouts, barrier damage, and more. This is why most people experience skin flaking, redness, and more when trying it.
L'AMARUE's Better-Than-Retinol Kit is a 100% natural innovation for treatment-grade results without the harsh side-effects. And you can get it 40% off today with the code RETALT40.
Smooth the look of fine lines, hydrate, fade dark spots, calm inflammation and irritation, and soothe redness without leaving behind a greasy residue or sensitizing the skin.
Here's why L'AMARUE is becoming the new go-to recommendation by dermatologists and estheticians for a professional-grade glow:
1. It Works Up to 3x Better and Faster*
Don't want to wait months for results? You don't need to anymore, according to reviewers. L'AMARUE's Better-Than-Retinol Trio is powered by its Heart to Heart Complex® technology to help smooth the look of fine lines in days, not months like most retinol products. The breakthrough anti-aging products have a cult following for their overnight transformations. With instantly noticeable brightening and lifting, say goodbye to the waiting game and hello to rapid transformations!
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2. It Doesn't Irritate Or Dry Your Skin
Dryness and irritation that lingers for months? No thanks. Retinol can leave your skin feeling parched and irritated due to its aggressive cellular turnover. Instead of putting you through this, our Better-Than-Retinol Kit is enriched with skin-identical hydrators and anti-inflammatory heroes for natural-feeling hydration, soothing, and repair. We give your skin the care it deserves while accomplishing profound cellular transformations.
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3. It's Natural, Non-Toxic, and Non-Endocrine-Disrupting
We prioritize you and your skin's well-being – period. With a meticulously developed Better-Than-Retinol Kit uses only research-backed, non-toxic ingredients. Our Heart to Heart Complex® technology is naturally derived from 100% natural DIM, which has been studied for decades (over 3,000 published studies!) and is much-beloved by dermatologists, holistic medicine practitioners, and even oncologists. Non-toxic ingredients meet cutting-edge research for skincare you know works, guilt-free.
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4. It Doesn't Make Your Skin Purge Like Retinol Can
The last thing you want to deal with when you're fighting aging signs... is acne! Retinol is famous for its purging phase – "the retinol uglies." Our Better-Than-Retinol Kit is gentler and packed with other anti-inflammatory and anti-acne ingredients. So, you can say goodbye to the fear of breaking out. Plus, if you have breakouts, it'll help fight and reduce those, too!
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5. It Works Today and In the Long Run
L'AMARUE's Better-Than-Retinol Kit isn't only for immediate results; it's a game-changer for long-term skin wellness, too. While delivering visible changes like reduced wrinkles and lines, improved texture, and a radiant glow in a short span, its real magic lies in its enduring impact. This innovative formulas work beneath the surface, promoting collagen factors, enhancing cellular turnover, and supporting your skin's anti-inflammatory processes. It's not just a quick fix for right now; it's welcoming a lifetime of skin vitality.
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Pro-Grade Results Without the Toxins or Irritation – For $2.01/Day
Patented Heart to Heart Complex® delivers visible results in 3-5 days. No purging, no irritation, no endocrine disruption.
✓ 2.6x more effective than retinol*
✓ Your entire anti-aging routine – moisturizer, eye cream, treatment oil – no need for other skincare!
✓ Anti-purging / "retinol uglies"
✓ Works in days, not months
✓ 100% non-toxic ingredients
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
✓ Dermatologist-tested
"It works to limit the cycle of inflammation while fading dark spots, reducing fine lines, and keeping acne and pore congestion at bay—just like retinoids."
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DETAILS
The Better-Than-Retinol Kit is a transformative, simple-to-use skincare system designed to renew and revitalize your skin from the cellular level. Using our patented Heart to Heart Complex® technology instead of retinol, it targets common signs of aging like dryness, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, crepe-y texture, uneven tone, redness, sagging, and more.
• Visible results in as little as 3 days
• Non-Sensitizing
• Quick, easy, 3-step system
• Nourishing, hydrating, and soothing ingredients
• Boosts collagen and elastin – your skin's natural anti-aging factors
• Use as your normal skincare, no complicated treatment routine
• Deeply moisturizing without leaving your skin tacky, sticky, greasy, or shiny
• Fades dark spots and post-inflammatory marks
• Soothes rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and other inflammatory concerns
• Smooths and erases fine lines with natural, non-toxic ingredients
Used by tens of thousands of satisfied users, this system works for all skin types and is especially effective for sensitive skin.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 1x The Face Cream
• 1x The Rewind & Replenish Face Oil
• 1x The Eye Cream
• 1x FREE Signature Cosmetics Bag ($50 Value)
How To Use
Use morning and night, on clean skin. This system is designed to work together—don’t skip steps.
1. The Face Cream
Apply a pea-size amount to face and neck after cleansing. Massage in upward, outward motions until fully absorbed. This is your barrier-building, skin-reset step. Use more if you need it.
2. The Rewind & Replenish Face Oil
Warm 1–3 droppers-full in between palms and massage into skin. Use more at night or during dry, stressed, or hormonally reactive periods.
3. The Eye Cream
Gently tap a rice-grain amount around each eye area using your ring finger. Focus on the under-eye and outer corners. Let absorb fully.
AM Tip:
Finish with SPF after the oil has fully absorbed.
Consistency beats intensity.
Unlike retinol, this system is gentle enough for daily use—no cycling, no irritation, no downtime.
Everything It's Helpful For
Dryness
Crows Feet
Fine Lines
Deep Wrinkles
Dark Spots
Irritations
Uneven Tone
Crepe-y Texture
Rosacea
Flaking
Oily T-Zone
Barrier Strength
Hormonal Skin Changes
Breakouts
Oil Balance
Scarring
... and more 💙
Heart to Heart Complex® Technology
Instead of retinol, we use our patented Heart to Heart Complex®. Naturally-derived from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, it's a major breakthrough in effective natural skincare.
It's so effective because it can "talk" to your skin. It does this with your skin's own natural collagen and healing processes, helping you reach your skin goals without irritation or toxic ingredients – up to 260% better than retinol can*. Don't underestimate it just because it's cute and pink.
HOW IT WORKS
When you eat, sleep, drink, stress, laugh, zen, or literally do anything at all, your body sends your skin signals. These can turn into overproduction of oil (which causes breakouts), inflammation, moisture barrier damage, redness, and more.
Our body naturally gets to work to neutralize and rebalance these cellular and hormonal signals, and return your skin to its natural perfection. We bottled this perfect natural rebalancing process – so that it happens better and faster.
BETTER-THAN-RETINOL CARE
Retinol simply agitates the skin's cell regeneration process so that it regenerates faster and more aggressively than it normally would. Studies have shown that over time this can actually lead to weaker, thinner skin and a compromised skin barrier (which can lead to acne and eczema)! Also, retinol accumulates in your body and has been shown to cause liver damage and disrupt your hormones. Yikes!
Instead, our Heart to Heart Complex® gently promotes natural collagen production and regeneration without creating out-of-control cell turnover. It has been shown to promote cellular and hormonal harmony in the skin and in the whole body.
The results? Up to 260% better collagen production, faster healing, and calming even severe inflammation.*
Consumer Efficacy Trial Results
90% say their L'AMARUE made their skin look and feel more youthful.*
94% say their L'AMARUE improved their skin texture.*
90% say their L'AMARUE made their skin look more vibrant.*
92% say their L'AMARUE improves dryness immediately after they apply it.*
95% say their L'AMARUE has noticeably improved their skin’s overall tone and evenness.*
*In a consumer study of more than 100 participants. Results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FAQ
HOW LONG UNTIL I SEE RESULTS? Typically our customers see a noticeable improvement in texture, lines, brightness, and hydration within 1 week of use. You'll likely notice a "healthier" looking glow within just a few uses, softening of deeper lines starting within 10 days, and improvement in more chronic concerns (like scarring, acne, or rosacea) within 3 weeks. Results of course vary from person to person.
IS IT SUITABLE FOR MY SKIN TYPE? Yes, absolutely! It's safe for all skin types, even the most sensitive skin, unlike retinol products.
HOW DO I USE IT? Use The Retinol Alternative Duo like your normal daily skincare. Easy! We believe that simple can be effective, too. See "How To Use" above for more details.
Key Ingredients
HEART TO HEART COMPLEX®
Our patented bioactive signals skin to rebuild collagen and elastin—up to 400% more—while calming the inflammation that speeds up aging. The result? Plumper, springier, visibly stronger skin.*
ACQUASEAL® SEA BOTANICALS
Restores hydration and complexion and increases skin’s hydration capacity by up to 80% while reducing irritation up to 30%.
SILK PROTEIN (SERICIN & FIBROIN)
Smooths, cushions, and creates a breathable “second skin” that softens, protects, and locks in moisture.
SEA BUCKTHORN OIL
Boosts cell renewal and deeply nourishes, repairs, supports cell renewal, and leaves a naturally illuminated glow.
HORSE CHESTNUT SEED EXTRACT
Targets dark circles, spots, & puffiness with 40x the antioxidant power of Vitamin C.
RED RASPBERRY SEED OIL
A calming Omega fatty acid-rich oil that soothes redness, supports SPF, and fights free radicals with gentle antioxidant power.
CAFFEINE
Improves circulation and drains puffiness to visibly wake up tired eyes and help skin look firmer, faster.
Full Ingredient Lists
The Face Cream:
Water (Aqua), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil**, Petrolatum USP*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Nereocystis Luetkeana Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Diheptyl Succinate and Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Squalane, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Lecithin, Stearyl Palmitate, Diindolylmethane (DIM), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahydropiperine.
The Rewind & Replenish Oil:
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Organic Borago officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil & Saccharomyces/Podophyllum Peltatum Ferment Filtrate (Sirutin) Squalane, Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Extract (Green Algae), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil and Lupinus Albus (Lupine) Seed Extract, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil & Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil & Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Fruit Extract, Diindolylmethane (Heart to Heart Complex®), Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit (Seabuckthorn) Oil, Ubiquinone (CoQ10).
The Eye Cream:
Water (Aqua), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil**, Petrolatum USP*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside and Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus/Nereocystis Luetkeana Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Diheptyl Succinate and Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Squalane, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, DIM (Diindolylmethane) Caffeine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Lecithin, Stearyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahydropiperine.
**Graded non-comedogenic (non-pore-clogging).
*Certified pharmaceutical grade non-toxic.
Free of... added stress, pretension, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, animal byproducts, gluten, soy, talc, triclosan, PEGs, BHT, BHA, toulene, formaldehyde, dyes, fragrances, steroids, oxybenzone, ceteareth-20, ceteareth-25, quaternium-15, mercury, drying alcohols, endocrine disruptors, and more.
Shipping & Returns
Your order will typically be processed within 1 business day of placing your order. Transit time is typically 3-4 days in shipping.
4 Reasons to Love
The Better-Than-Retinol Kit
OUTPACES TIME’S IMPACT
Heart to Heart Complex® helps skin to outpace collagen loss, signaling skin to restore itself, smoothing lines and renewing firmness without irritation.*
Replenishes Essential Nutrients
Potent but gentle botanicals, White Tea, and Sea Buckthorn nourish deep layers to support youthful bounce and glow.
Restores Silky Plump Radiance
Silk Proteins, squalane, and Aquaseal® bring back your supple, cushioned texture for the “dewy from within” look that only real skin nutrition delivers.
DEFENDS AGAINST FUTURE DAMAGE
Sirtuin, Vitamin E, and Horse Chestnut provide daily antioxidant protection — stopping stress, dullness, and sagging before they start.
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Better-Than-Retinol Transformations
See why we've sold over 120,000 tubes and bottles, with an average rating of 4.8/5
The Eye Cream
"Best money spent on skin product, ever.
At first I liked how it felt and moisturized but I didn't notice a difference in appearance of fine lines until the 3rd day of use. Suddenly all the fine lines around my eyes disappeared and my outer corners and under eyes looked 15 years younger (I am 45 yrs). It is so effective and makes me feel so good I get anxiety when I think about running out."
- Andrea C. • Verified Buyer
The Rewind & Replenish Oil
"My new holy grail
Late 40s and officially obsessed. The creases around my mouth are almost completely gone!!! My skin just feels more alive and bright again. It layers perfectly under makeup. I have tried everything and this is definitely staying in my routine."
- Mckenna W. • Verified Buyer
The Face Cream
"Absolutely love this stuff!
"This face cream is maybe the best facial product I have ever used. For whatever crazy reason it actually works exactly as stated on the website. My skin is now perfectly balanced, not oily or dry, firm, completely free of any blemish, itching, or irritation."
- Ashley R. • Verified Buyer
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OUR HEART TO HEART COMPLEX® IS 100% NATURAL FROM CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES!
Wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and crepe-y texture all start when things like stress and hormones hijack the natural discussion that happens between you skin cells. This discussion controls collagen, healing, inflammation, softness, hydration, and more.
Q: WHY IS IT CALLED
THE HEART TO HEART COMPLEX®?
A: Because it clears and improves the cell-to-cell communication between your skin cells!
Wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and crepe-y texture all start when things like stress and hormones hijack the natural discussion that happens between you skin cells. This discussion controls collagen, healing, inflammation, softness, hydration, and more.
Our Heart to Heart Complex® improves this skin cell communication, meaning more collagen, more softness, more glow – right from the source.
Our Heart to Heart Complex® helps your skin cells communicate better, meaning more collagen, more softness, more glow – right from the source.
Once you get to the root cause, transformative magic happens – the clock rewinds!
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Trust us, you really don't want to live without this system.
If you're anything like us, you've wanted something that's potent and effective enough to rewind the clock and fix fine lines, wrinkles, crepe-y skin, dullness, sagging, and dark spots. And retinol has sounded like it may be just that...
But retinol can have some major downsides... Possible damage to your skin barrier, the famous retinol purge/"uglies", and even endocrine-disruption, just to name a few.
Because of these, dermatologists and estheticians everywhere are now recommending gentler, non-toxic alternatives to retinol – many of which are even more effective than retinol for anti-aging!
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