THE UNBOTHERED

A 50 ml nightly cream with acetyl octapeptide-3, retinol, ceramides, and milk lipids.

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  • 50 ml Full Size
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A nightly cream formulated with acetyl octapeptide-3, retinol, and milk lipids.

For the appearance of smoother, more relaxed-looking skin by morning. Apply to clean skin before bed.

Peptide-forward:

  • Acetyl octapeptide-3 is fourth on the ingredient list, with tripeptide-29 alongside it.

Retinol with a barrier system:

  • Ceramide NP, phospholipids, milk lipids, and shea butter in the same formula.

Meadowfoam and shea:

  • Plant oils that soften without heavy occlusion.

Full size:

  • 50 ml, roughly three months at nightly use.

The Actives

THE UNBOTHERED retinol night cream by Happy Cells Research Labs, 50 ml pump bottle with cellular science graphics
  • Acetyl octapeptide-3

    Fourth on the ingredient list, ahead of the oils and butters. A peptide used for the appearance of smoother expression lines.
  • Retinol

    The most studied ingredient in cosmetic skincare, used for the appearance of refined texture and tone.
  • Ceramide NP and phospholipids

    Barrier lipids that support the skin's moisture retention, alongside milk lipids and shea butter.
  • Tripeptide-29

    A second peptide, working alongside the octapeptide.

HOW TO USE

A small amount. Clean, dry skin. At night.

Start with two or three nights a week and build up as skin adjusts. Apply to clean, dry skin before bed.

Retinol increases sun sensitivity. Use sunscreen daily.

Some dryness or flaking in the first weeks is common as skin adjusts.

The Formula

A retinol cream built to be tolerable.

Retinol works, and it can be harsh. THE UNBOTHERED pairs it with a barrier system rather than leaving skin to cope alone.

Ceramide NP, phospholipids, milk lipids, shea butter, and meadowfoam seed oil sit alongside the retinol in the same formula.

Two peptides, acetyl octapeptide-3 and tripeptide-29, complete the active blend.

THE UNBOTHERED retinol night cream by Happy Cells Research Labs, 50 ml pump bottle with cellular science graphics

FULL INGREDIENT LIST

Net Wt. 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)

Water, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phospholipids, Retinol, Milk Lipids, Ceramide NP, d-alpha-tocopherol, Tripeptide-29, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum.

Contains milk. Contains fragrance.

Why This Formula

Full disclosure

The complete ingredient list is printed above and on the packaging, in descending order of concentration as required for cosmetics.

Acetyl octapeptide-3 appears fourth, ahead of the oils and butters. No proprietary blends.

Fifty millilitres is a full size. Many retinol creams at this price ship 15 to 30 ml.

FAQ

What people ask about THE UNBOTHERED
  • 50 ml, 1.7 fl oz. At nightly use that is roughly a three-month supply. Many retinol creams at this price ship 15 to 30 ml.

  • Start with two or three nights a week and build up as skin adjusts. Nightly use is the goal, not the starting point.

  • A peptide used in skincare for the appearance of smoother expression lines. In THE UNBOTHERED it is the fourth ingredient, ahead of the oils and butters.

  • Some dryness or flaking in the first few weeks is common as skin adjusts. Starting slowly and using a moisturizer reduces it. THE UNBOTHERED includes ceramide NP, phospholipids, and shea butter in the same formula for that reason.

  • Yes, at different times of day. THE UNBOTHERED is a night cream. THE OPTIMIST, which contains a vitamin C derivative, is for the morning.

  • Retinol is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.

  • Yes. Fragrance is listed on the ingredient list. Anyone sensitive to fragrance should patch test first.

  • Yes. Milk lipids are used as a barrier ingredient. The packaging states Contains milk.

  • Yes. Retinol increases sensitivity to UV light. Use sunscreen daily while using it, and apply the cream at night rather than in the morning.

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Try it for 90 days. If it isn't right, we'll refund the unused portion — no return shipping, no hassle.