{"product_id":"celimax-retinal-retinol-duo","title":"CELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo: Retinal Shot Booster + Retinol Shot Serum","description":"\u003cp class=\"ksa-answer-first\"\u003eThe CELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo pairs the brand's two viral vitamin A shots: THE-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster (15ml), with 0.1% retinal and 3% MATRIXYL® 3000, and THE VITA-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum (30ml), with 0.1% retinol and a 9-peptide complex. Together they offer a flexible vitamin A routine for fine lines, enlarged pores, loss of firmness and uneven texture. Both are night products. Genuine CELIMAX, shipped from Seoul with Cash on Delivery across the UAE and GCC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"ksa-key-facts\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCELIMAX (Korea)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHE-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster 15ml + THE VITA-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum 30ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine lines, enlarged pores, loss of firmness, uneven texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1% retinal + 3% MATRIXYL® 3000; 0.1% retinol + 9 peptides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight only; alternate; SPF every morning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the CELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/celimax-the-a-retinal-shot-tightening-booster-15ml\"\u003eTHE-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster 15ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – faster-acting retinal for wrinkles and pores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/celimax-the-vita-a-retinol-shot-tightening-serum-30ml\"\u003eTHE VITA-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum 30ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – the famous Retinol Shot for texture and firmness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the difference between retinal and retinol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are vitamin A. Retinal is one step closer to the active form, so it tends to work faster; retinol converts more gradually and is often gentler to start with. The duo lets you begin with retinol, then add or alternate retinal as your skin builds tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use the CELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNight routine only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeeks 1–4\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the Retinol Shot two or three nights a week, after toner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAfter that\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternate: Retinol Shot one night, Retinal Shot another, with plain hydration nights in between. Never layer both on the same night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMorning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wear sunscreen; pair with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/celimax-pore-dark-spot-brightening-cream-35ml\"\u003eCELIMAX Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream\u003c\/a\u003e as your moisturiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRetinal + Retinol Duo vs Retinal + Brightening Duo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRetinal + Retinol Duo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRetinal Tightening \u0026amp; Brightening Duo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLines, firmness, texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirmness + dark spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetinal + Retinol shots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetinal Shot + Dark Spot Cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dark spots too, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/celimax-retinal-tightening-brightening-duo\"\u003eRetinal Tightening \u0026amp; Brightening Duo\u003c\/a\u003e. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/celimax-the-a-retinal-shot-tightening-booster-uae-guide\"\u003eretinal vs retinol guide\u003c\/a\u003e and shop the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/celimax-skincare-uae\"\u003eCELIMAX range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine CELIMAX from Seoul: how we source and ship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksa-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean Skincare Arabia is an authentic seller of CELIMAX products in the UAE and GCC. We source all stock directly from official brand channels in South Korea, verify that every delivery is a fresh batch, receive it into our Seoul warehouse and ship each parcel directly from Korea by air, with delivery in 5–7 days across the UAE and GCC — so you always get fresh K-beauty with batch codes you can verify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order ships via DHL Express with customs handled, delivered to your door, with Cash on Delivery available. Verify your product with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/check-original-korean-skincare\"\u003eauthenticity check guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Our group is rated 4.7 on Trustpilot from 18,000+ reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksa-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetinal Shot 15ml + Retinol Shot 30ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flexible vitamin A routine for lines, pores and firmness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight only, alternate; SPF every morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy authentic CELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo in the UAE and GCC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy authentic CELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo from Korean Skincare Arabia. We source stock directly from official brand channels in South Korea, check that every batch is fresh, and ship each parcel by air from our Seoul warehouse, arriving in 5–7 days across the UAE and GCC with Cash on Delivery. You can verify the batch code on your pack with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/check-original-korean-skincare\"\u003eauthenticity check guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the original Celimax retinol in the UAE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order genuine CELIMAX from Korean Skincare Arabia. CELIMAX Retinol Shot is widely counterfeited, so we source every bottle from official brand channels in Korea, check batches and ship from our Seoul warehouse to the UAE and GCC with Cash on Delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use retinal and retinol together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on the same night. Use them on alternate nights once your skin is comfortable with vitamin A, and keep plain hydrating nights in between. Layering both increases the risk of dryness, redness and peeling. Patch test any new product first, especially if your skin is sensitive or reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich should I start with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the Retinol Shot two or three nights a week. After about a month, if your skin is comfortable, introduce the Retinal Shot on alternate nights. Build up slowly and always wear sunscreen the following morning. Patch test any new product first, especially if your skin is sensitive or reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the duo suitable for sensitive skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitive skin can use vitamin A with care: start once or twice a week, apply a small amount over a light moisturiser, and avoid other strong actives on the same night. Stop if irritation persists. Patch test any new product first, especially if your skin is sensitive or reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it during pregnancy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetinoids, including retinol and retinal, are generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Speak to your doctor before using either product if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Patch test any new product first, especially if your skin is sensitive or reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksa-reviewed\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the Korean Skincare Arabia team, Seoul · Updated October 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where can I buy authentic CELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo in the UAE and GCC?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"You can buy authentic CELIMAX Retinal + Retinol Duo from Korean Skincare Arabia. We source stock directly from official brand channels in South Korea, check that every batch is fresh, and ship each parcel by air from our Seoul warehouse, arriving in 5–7 days across the UAE and GCC with Cash on Delivery. 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