Ectoin BarrierBuild Milk with Retinal Supreme MultiCream are the ultimate duo to introduce retinal into your routine in a gentle way.

Choose your strength (Retinal Supreme MultiCream):

• • 0.05% (Bundle priced at £45.75 down from £61)
  • 0.1% (Bundle priced at £51.75 down from £69)
  • 0.2% (Bundle priced at £57.75 down from £77)

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About The Perfect Pairing

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Ectoin BarrierBuild Milk

This silky, weightless milk disappears into skin but works like a treatment, clinically proven to strengthen your skin barrier in 4 hours*.
Instantly calms redness, reactivity, and tightness to help skin feel more comfortable and less stressed. Visibly improves skin tone and texture within days.

Retinal Supreme MultiCream 0.05%
10 benefits, 1 bottle:
- Reduces fine lines
- Refines skin texture
- Visibly evens skin tone
- Enhances radiance
- Reduces signs of fatigue
- Softens skin
- Plumps skin
- Reduces blemishes
- Fades dark spots
- Visibly smoother skin

Ingredients

Ectoin BarrierBuild Milk

Ectoin
A stress-protection molecule that shields your skin like armor

Lactobacillus ferment
Strengthens microbiome, calms inflammation

Upcycled oat milk + tremella mushroom
Hydrates, soothes, and softens

See full list here: https://www.facetheory.com/gb-en/products/ectoin-barrier-build-milk

Retinal Supreme MultiCream 0.05%

POWERED BY sustained-release retinaldehyde. 20x more potent than Retinol and just 1 step away from prescription-strength retinoic acid for maximum efficacy on all key visible signs of ageing.

BUFFERED WITH barrier supporting hyaluronic acid and glycerin to reduce irritation and support tolerance.

BOOSTED BY multifunctional vitamin C and niacinamide for a complete solution in one bottle.


See full list here: https://www.facetheory.com/gb-en/products/retinal-supreme-multicream

Proven Results

Ectoin BarrierBuild Milk

Clinically proven to strengthen your skin barrier in 4 hours*

Consumer-rated #1 for speed and effectiveness in independent trials**

*Independent clinical study on 21 participants
**Independent user trial on 120 participants over 4 weeks

Retinal Supreme MultiCream 0.05%
4 out of 5 users said this is the most effective multi‐functional product they have ever tried

84% saw transformative results with none of the usual side effects.

92% agreed it felt gentle on their skin
89% agreed their skin looks brighter
85% agreed their skin feels firmer
90% agreed their skin looks smoother

Independent user trial on 61 participants over 4 weeks with the Retinal Supreme MultiCream 0.2%

How to use in your routine

Evening Routine

Step 1 Cleanse: Apply HydraCleanse Rebalancing Gel Cleanser onto a damp face and massage in circles.

Step 2 Tone: After cleansing, moisten a cotton pad with HydraOat Calming Toner or tip a few drops into hands.

Step 3 Target Serum: Use Retinal Supreme MultiCream 2–3 nights a week to start, then build up to nightly use.

Apply to clean, dry skin. Always follow with SPF in the morning
Step 4 Moisturise: Apply Ectoin BarrierBuild Milk after cleansers, toners and serums and before richer creams in your routine. Ectoin can be used as your main moisturiser.

About Facetheory

Skincare with integrity. For real skin, real results.

Born in Sheffield in 2013, we’ve spent over a decade formulating affordable, vegan, science-backed skincare that meets real needs with real results. Our customers are smart, savvy, and skin-literate—and they expect more. So do we.

What we stand for

Proven. Accessible. Science.

Our active-rich formulas combine potent ingredients and plant-based care to treat ever-changing skin needs. From beginner-friendly essentials to high-performance actives, every formula is designed with intention—engineered to do more in fewer steps.

Sustainable by design

We’re a certified B-Corp and Leaping Bunny approved. Every decision—from in-house formulation to packaging—is rooted in ethical responsibility and transparency. Because great skincare shouldn’t cost the earth.

A leader in sustainable skincare

• Leaping Bunny
• PETA
• British Made
• Carbon Neutral Shipping

Facetheory's formulation charter

Formulated with purpose. Powered by science.

We don’t chase trends—we set new standards.

What makes the cut:

• Science-backed actives only
• Cold-pressed essential oils over synthetic fragrance
• Organic and upcycled where possible
• Smart biotech for a low-impact future
• Always vegan. Always cruelty-free.

What never belongs:

• No parabens, sulphates, silicones, or mineral oils
• No animal by-products or petrochemicals
• No synthetic dyes or artificial scents
• No cutting corners—ever

Because your skin deserves integrity. And so does the planet.

10+ years of thoughtful innovation

We’ve grown up with a digital generation that demands more—more honesty, more efficacy, and more responsibility.

That’s why we:

• Formulate every product in-house
• Design multi-tasking solutions to simplify routines
• Communicate clearly—no jargon, no hype
• Choose sustainability at every step, even when it’s harder
• Respect your intelligence, your individuality, and your skin

Skincare that meets you where you are

Our community is made up of skin theorists, skeptics, and seekers. Whether you’re new to actives or have the INCI list memorized, we’re here to help you find formulas that fit—products that perform, and routines that actually work.