Sunday RileyAI Smart Retinoid Serum For Blemish-Prone Skin, 1 oz.

4.6 (164)

AI Smart Retinoid Serum is a dual-retinoid formula that works on two fronts, promoting clear, smooth texture and calming the look of reactive skin while supporting a balanced barrier.

Product Features
- WHAT IT IS:
- A formula that redefines retinol for blemish-prone skin with advanced retinoids to clear congestion and smooth texture
- WHAT IT DOES:
- Promotes clear, smooth texture; calms the look of reactive skin; supports a balanced barrier
- INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Adaptogens calm reactive skin while peptides support a healthy skin barrier, for a balanced, resilient and visibly clearer complexion
- Zinc PCA helps reduce excess oil for less shine and a fresher-feeling complexion
- SKIN TYPES:
- Normal, dry, combination, oily
- HOW TO USE:
- Apply 1-2 pumps of serum on clean, dry skin in the evening
- Warning:
- For external use only
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Keep out of reach of children
- Discontinue use if signs of irritation and/or rash appear
- If pregnant or nursing, please consult your doctor before use
- Use sunscreen during the day
- USE WITH:
- Breakout Breakup Cleanser
- Peacekeeper Acne Treatment Serum
- CRUELTY FREE: This product has not been tested on animals in any form or at any stage of development, production, or supply chain
Shipping & Returns
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Ratings & Reviews

Here's what customers think

The Sunday Riley A.I. Adaptive Retinoid Serum is an effective product that improves skin clarity, smoothness, and overall appearance.
Users report reduced breakouts, minimized pores, and more even skin tone.
The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula is gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, with a tolerable scent.
The serum delivers on its promises for blemish-prone skin, and many customers are very satisfied with its performance.

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4.6/5

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164 reviews

truelivingyuri_1923

1 month ago

Lightweight

Lightweight almost gel-creamy in consistency . It absorbs quickly without leaving greasy or tacky film. Which is great for under moisturizer or makeup. Velan no perfume, reduce breakouts very well

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External reviewer

2 months ago

💜💜💜

This is my first time trying Sunday Riley & I’m really loving. This serum is gentle, smells good, and it doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky. Also the packaging is beautiful.

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External reviewer

2 months ago

Extremely good

Extremely good retinoid to begin this journey! It didn’t cause me purging, yes I know it can be normal, but this one is really good even though for sensitive skin! My skin after using it for two weeks every 2 days became shiny and comedones began to reduce. Didn’t cause me any redness because it is very gentle with the skin

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blondebee_1482

2 months ago

GREAT CHOICE!

So let me start off by saying I tried this product for over a month consistently. For a retinol this is an excellent choice. However my skin in the winter tends to be VERY dry. I did notice some flaking on my face but again I would blame this on my own skin not the product itself. My overall skin barrier and skin itself does look way better. Blemishes are gone. I would give this product 5 stars if my skin wasn’t so dry.

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blackbeautyfifi_3556

2 months ago

Great

Sunday Riley products overall done disappoint. I use this nightly to try to get rid of my acne scars. I haven’t have much breakouts since using it.

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anhd48_660

3 months ago

AI

I received this free product from @influenster and @sunday Riley in exchange for my honest review. Thisbserum works really good. It helps improve the look of skin, pores and texture.

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nataliahugc_6075

3 months ago

Retinoids with a peptide boost

I mostly get breakouts around my period, and my skin is already used to retinol, so I tolerated this serum really well. The texture is lightweight, absorbs easily, and leaves a soft, silky feel on the skin without feeling heavy. It does have a light scent that I personally don’t love, but it’s not strong or irritating. One important thing I learned is to shake it well before using it—the serum should be yellow. The first time I didn’t shake it enough and it came out clear. With consistent use, I’ve noticed smoother texture and less redness, especially around healing breakouts. I also appreciate that it includes a peptide complex, which feels like a nice added benefit for more mature skin, not just acne-prone skin. Since I already use retinol regularly, my skin handled it well, but I would recommend beginners start slowly (2–3 times a week) to avoid irritation. Overall, it’s a gentle yet effective retinoid option for blemish-prone skin that also focuses on texture and skin quality.

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meganc662_3403

3 months ago

Better than my rx facial serums

I. Love. This. Product. Really- once I run out of this, I’m going to purchase it for myself. The texture absorbs easily, it lays well under make up, mixes nicely with my other skincare, and it somehow manages to decrease my clogged pores without causing the flaky redness my retin a prescription caused. Genuinely- this is better for my skin than a prescription. I’ve gotten so many compliments on my skin! No peeling, irritation, tightness or dryness. It’s a winner! Look at the difference in my before and after. &5 speaks for itself

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