Description
Vivier Retinol 1.0% is the highest-strength encapsulated retinol in the range, for deep lines, uneven texture and blemishes in people who already tolerate retinol well. It is applied as a pea-sized amount to face, neck and decolletage in the evening, with frequency built up gradually.
Book a Free Skincare Consultation → Call 416-923-1200
What Retinol 1.0% does
Vivier lists four benefits: it is a high-strength formula for experienced users seeking advanced results, it promotes cellular renewal to enhance skin tone and texture and help reduce congestion and blemishes, it helps support collagen to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and it reveals smoother, brighter-looking skin with improved clarity.
Key ingredients
Vivier lists 1.0% slow-release microencapsulated retinol with Poly-Pore technology, squalane, vitamin C and vitamin E. The encapsulation is the brand’s stated method for releasing retinol gradually and limiting the irritation and redness often associated with retinol.
Who it is for
Experienced retinol users only. Vivier describes it as being for advanced skin concerns or for the most noticeable results in the least time. If you have not used 0.5% comfortably, this is not the place to start, and we will say so.
How to use it
A pea-sized amount to face, neck and decolletage in the evening, building frequency gradually to reduce initial irritation. Vivier advises against pairing AHA products with retinol in the same routine, and daily SPF is essential.
How it fits with your treatments at Bar Beauty
At this strength the stop and restart schedule around treatments matters a great deal. We write it down for you, because a strong retinol taken into a laser or peel appointment is the fastest way to a bad recovery.
Buying Vivier in Toronto
Bar Beauty Medical is an authorized Vivier retailer, and with a 1.0% retinol we would rather talk you through it than sell it blind. Read more on our Vivier page, see how to verify authentic skincare, or browse all of our medical-grade skincare.
Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd, CityPlace Toronto, open 7 days. Authorized retailer for the brands we stock. Product guidance here is general; we confirm what suits your skin and the right timing around any treatment at your free consultation.
Why we stock it: The top of the Vivier retinol ladder, and the one we pause before Morpheus8 and laser appointments.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1.0% too strong for me?
Vivier describes it as a high-strength formula for experienced users. If you have not been using 0.5% comfortably, start lower. We will give you an honest answer at your consultation rather than sell you the strongest bottle.
What makes it different from other retinols?
Vivier encapsulates pure retinol using Poly-Pore technology and releases it slowly, which the brand states reduces the irritation and redness often associated with retinol products.
Can I use it with AHA or BHA products?
Vivier advises against using AHA products in the same routine as retinol. They need to be separated, and we will set the schedule with you.
Do I have to stop it before treatments?
Usually yes, and the timing depends on the treatment. We give you a written stop and restart window at booking.
Where is Vivier Retinol sold in Toronto?
At our CityPlace clinic, 46 Fort York Blvd, as an authorized Vivier retailer. All three strengths are part of the range we carry.
Reviews