# Incremental Retinol Systems Fig. 1's Retinol Night Creams Gradually Increase in Strength By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-08-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-retinol-night-cream References: [wellandgood](https://www.wellandgood.com/fig-1-retinol-night-cream/) & [fig-1.co](https://fig-1.co/collections/products/products/retinol-night-cream-1) A retinol night cream is one of the most effective solutions for eliminating and reducing [signs of aging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiaging-overnight-cream), diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improving skin texture but higher retinol concentrations are not advisable for beginners. Thanks to the way this hero skincare ingredient supports cell turnover and prevents the clogging of pores, it can cause flaking, peeling and redness—but this potent ingredient can be both gentle and effective when skincare users go slowly and gradually increase the strength of the product. Fig. 1's series of [retinol night creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retinoid-collection) are made with [encapsulated retinol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collagen-reactivate-pm), which means the ingredient is released over time instead of all at once, which helps to curb irritation. After getting comfortable with Retinol Night Cream No. 1, users can graduate to Retinol Night Cream No. 2 with 0.3% retinol, then Retinol Night Cream No. 3 with 0.6% retinol. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gradual Strength Retinol Products:** A trend towards gentle and effective skincare products with gradual increase in product strength for less irritation for beginners - **Encapsulated Retinol Technology:** Encapsulation technology is becoming more popular in the skincare industry, providing a slow release of ingredients over time - **Targeted Skincare Solutions:** Consumers are looking for specialized and targeted skincare products that provide gradual solutions for specific skincare concerns ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare Product Manufacturing:** The skincare industry has a strong opportunity to incorporate encapsulated technology into product formulations, paving the way for effective and gentle solutions for consumers - **E-commerce Beauty Retail:** E-commerce retailers have the opportunity to offer targeted skincare solutions, providing a more personalized shopping experience for consumers - **Dermatology Clinics:** Dermatology clinics can incorporate gradual strength retinol products into treatment plans, providing a more holistic approach to skincare for their patients ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Step-Up Skincare Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageless-retinol.md) - [Gentle Anti-Aging Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-retinol-03-cream.md) - [Dermatologically Tested Skincare Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refining-night-cream.md) - [Anti-Aging Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-aging-retinol.md) - [Encapsulated Anti-Aging Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-retinol.md) - [Advanced Age Support Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retinal-02-emulsion.md) - [Groundbreaking Anti-Aging Overnight Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiaging-overnight-cream.md) - [Retinol-Free Anti-Aging Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuxuriance-ultra.md) - [Potent Retinoid Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinical-pro-retinaldehyde.md)