Trifarotol™

Patent Pending

The only 4th generation retinoid for cosmetic use

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INCI

Trifarotenyl Caprylate

Overview

Trifarotol™ is a new era of retinoid science — precision-targeted to renew skin at its source, delivering smoother, clearer, more youthful-looking skin without the irritation traditionally associated with retinol.

Think of Trifarotol™ as retinol, evolved.

Instead of overwhelming the skin, this fourth-generation retinoid works in harmony with it — activating only the receptors that matter most for visible renewal. The result? Skin that looks smoother, brighter, and more refined over time, with none of the drama.

It’s powerful enough to visibly soften fine lines and improve texture, yet gentle enough for nightly use — making it the ideal hero ingredient in a modern night cream.


Why it’s different
Unlike traditional retinoids that activate multiple skin receptors (often causing redness or sensitivity), Trifarotol™ works smarter. It selectively targets the RAR-γ receptor — the receptor most abundant in the skin — allowing it to support renewal, collagen production, and clarity while being noticeably gentler on skin.

How it works
Once applied, Trifarotol™ is bio-transformed by the skin’s own enzymes into its active form, delivering results exactly where skin needs them most. This precision approach helps improve the look of fine lines, texture, tone, and overall radiance — without over-stimulating the skin barrier.

Visible results, proven gentle
In a 12-week clinical study, participants experienced significant improvements in skin smoothness, clarity, tone, and overall appearance — with 100% agreeing the ingredient felt gentle on their skin. Even delicate eye-area wrinkles visibly improved over time.

Why it’s perfect for nightly use
Trifarotol™ is gentle enough for daily application and highly stable, meaning it maintains its effectiveness without special packaging or additives. That makes it ideal for modern night creams designed to deliver consistent, long-term skin renewal.

 

Selective Binding

Retinoids bind to and activate retinoic acid receptors (RARs) in the skin. Different types of retinoids activate different types of receptors (RAR-⍺, RAR-β, or RAR-𝛾) located in specific layers of the skin. Activation leads to various skin benefits depending on which receptor is engaged, and can result in normalized cell turnover, reduced inflammation, increased collagen synthesis, and improvement in the signs of photoaging.

Trifarotol is the latest retinoid for the beauty industry and the only one of its class available for cosmetic use without a prescription. This ingredient bio-transforms with the skin’s own enzymes to gently deliver active trifarotene into the skin layers where it binds selectively to RAR-𝛾.

Selective binding to RAR-𝛾 makes Trifarotol gentler and safer than retinoids that activate RAR-⍺ and RAR-β while maintaining efficacy.

 

Benefits

  • Improves signs of aging and global skin appearance
  • Gentle enough for daily use
  • Launch without the hassle of OTC or Rx regulations
  • Oxidative stability: easy to formulate with, no additives, no degradation, no special handling, packaging or filling

In a 12-week clinical study evaluating once-daily nighttime use, Trifarotol™ delivered measurable improvements across multiple signs of skin aging with strong tolerability.

Study Design

•10-subject pilot
•Ages 35-65
•12 weeks, once daily use (PM)

Expert-Graded Results

After 8 weeks, visible improvements were already observed, with results continuing to increase through 12 weeks:

  • Skin smoothness and texture improved by 29.6%
  • Overall skin appearance improved by 27.1%
  • Skin clarity improved by 34.5%
  • Evenness of skin tone improved by 21.8%
  • Fine lines and wrinkles showed visible improvement by 8.9%

All results were statistically significant (p < 0.05).

Eye Area Results

Visible improvement in the appearance of eye-area wrinkles was observed after 12 weeks of use, demonstrating Trifarotol™’s effectiveness even on delicate skin zones.

Consumer Self-Perception (12 Weeks)

Participants reported high levels of satisfaction and skin comfort:

  • 100% agreed the product felt gentle on skin
  • 100% agreed skin tone looked more uniform
  • 80% agreed skin clarity was improved
  • 80% agreed skin texture was improved
  • 70% agreed the appearance of fine lines was reduced

Traditional Retinol Trifarotol™ (Next-Gen Retinoid)
Activates multiple retinoid receptors Selectively targets the RAR-γ receptor, the most relevant receptor in skin
Can cause redness, peeling, and sensitivity Designed to be gentle, even with nightly use
Often requires gradual retinol ramp-up No slow start needed — effective yet skin-respecting
Can be unstable and degrade easily Highly stable, maintaining potency over time
Results often come with irritation trade-offs Visible results without the irritation
One-size-fits-all approach Precision delivery that works with skin, not against it

Formulation Guidelines

100 ppm

Add to oil phase and heat to 80-85°C

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