Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)
Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)
Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)
Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)
Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)
Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)

Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)

$330
The core four products every skin type needs for long-term skin health
UV protection, brightens & hydrates
A 10-in-1 skin booster featuring retinoid alternative bakuchiol,
Evens tone, defends against stressors
Smooths, exfoliates & unclogs pores
Free shipping on orders $99+

Are you underwhelmed by the results from your current skincare routine? To see your best skin, it needs to be functioning at its best—and our Core Four (Retinoid Alternative) is the perfect combination to help you get there. These foundational essentials work together to improve overall skin wellness, strengthen your skin barrier, and elevate your routine. The Core Four reduce fine lines, encourage collagen production, even tone, and defend against free radical damage, while exfoliating, unclogging pores, and providing UV protection. Including Overachiever, a retinal alternative or booster, to enhance these results by promoting cell turnover and boosting the effectiveness of your routine, all while brightening and hydrating for a healthier, more radiant complexion.

What's included:

Not sure which one is right for you? Take our Skin Quiz to learn more!


    • Tinted/Sheer Protection SPF 50: UV protection, brightens & hydrates
    • Overachiever: A 10-in-1 skin booster featuring retinoid alternative bakuchiol,
    • Liquid Gold (vitamin C): Evens tone, defends against stressors
    • Toning Pads/Toning Pads II: Smooths, exfoliates & unclogs pores

    Toning Pads/Toning Pads II: 

    • Glycolic Acid 2%: Exfoliating & brightening
    • Salicylic Acid: Pore-clearing & smoothing

    Tinted/Sheer Protection SPF 50:

    • Zinc Oxide 14.5% & Octinoxate 7.5%: UV protection
    • Niacinamide: Anti-aging & soothing

    Liquid Gold:

    • L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 15%: Brightens & defends
    • Turmeric Extract: Fights premature aging & inflammation

    Overachiever:

    • Bakuchiol: Anti-aging & soothing
    • Resveratrol: Reduces inflammation

    Orders are processed Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and major holidays. Orders are typically delivered within 5-7 business days.

    You may return any item purchased at full price in new or gently used condition within 30 days of purchase, by mail. Some orders may be subject to a $9.95 handling fee. Please note, some Items are final sale.

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    Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)

    Targets:

    Fine Lines & Wrinkles
    Uneven Skin Tone
    Breakouts & Clogged Pores
    Dehydrated Skin

    Before & After

    Smoother & Clearer Skin. More Confident You.

    Clinically–Proven Ingredients You’ll Love

    Glycolic Acid

    Salicylic Acid

    L-Ascorbic Acid

    Resveratrol

    Bakuchiol

    Hyaluronic Acid

    Niacinamide

    Zinc Oxide

    Octinoxate

    All ingredient percentages are considered pregnancy/nursing safe by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, however, we always recommend consulting with your OB prior to usage.

    Free from Unwanted Ingredients

    No parabens No fragrance No phthalates No sulfates No artificial dyes No mineral oil No formaldehyde donors
    Results-Driven Developed by a Nurse Practitioner Results-Driven Developed by a Nurse Practitioner Results-Driven Developed by a Nurse Practitioner

    Using Core Four (Retinoid Alternative)

    1. After cleansing, apply Toning Pads, avoiding the eye area. Dispense 3-5 drops of Liquid Gold onto your face, neck, and chest. After Liquid Gold, apply 1-3 pumps of Overachiever to your face, neck, and chest.
    2. In the morning, apply 2-3 pumps of SPF to your face and neck daily as the last step of your routine, reapplying every 2 hours when in the sun.

    How to Get Started

    New skincare is exciting! But when starting several new products at once, go slowly. Learn about gradual introduction and what to expect here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We can help with that! To get started, we recommend taking our skin quiz, which you can find here. The skin care quiz will guide you to the best products for your skin type.

    Barefaced, and all of the other lines we carry, are considered “medical-grade” skincare (although that’s not a regulated term). Our products are formulated to be results-driven, and they’re developed by medical professionals, master formulators and expert chemists to induce change in the skin at the cellular level.

    Yes, all of the products we stock are cruelty-free.

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