Lakmé unveils Retinol Advanced Renewal, a skincare game-changer designed for Indian skin

Bengaluru: Lakmé has unveiled its latest innovation in skincare, the Retinol Advanced Renewal range—a powerful, four-step regimen designed specifically for Indian skin. With a thoughtful blend of retinol and peptides, the new range offers a gentle yet effective solution to signs of ageing, working overnight to repair, renew, and re-plump skin while aligning with its natural circadian rhythm. This launch reaffirms Lakmé’s position as a brand that evolves with its consumers, responding to the nuanced needs of Indian skin in a world that’s constantly changing.

Unlike traditional retinol products that can be too harsh for Indian skin, which is often prone to pigmentation, dehydration, and sensitivity, Lakmé’s formulation takes a calibrated approach. By combining retinol with collagen-boosting peptides, the range tackles common concerns like dark spots, dullness, and fine lines with precision and care. The formulation is clinically backed and crafted to deliver visible results without compromising skin comfort, making it suitable even for first-time users or those with more sensitive skin profiles.

Ageing on Indian skin doesn’t always follow the same textbook signs seen elsewhere in the world. From pigmentation to moisture loss and textural irregularities, the signs often emerge earlier than expected—sometimes as soon as the mid-20s—due to factors like pollution, stress, sun exposure, and poor sleep. Lakmé has kept this context at the core of its formulation philosophy. Each product in the range is engineered not just to treat but to preemptively care for skin that lives through intense urban stress and climatic extremes.

Grounded in circadian science, the range leverages the skin’s natural night-time rhythm when its barrier is thinner and more receptive to active ingredients. Night is when cellular repair and regeneration reach their peak, making it the most critical window for skincare. Lakmé’s products harness this optimal phase of skin biology, offering a routine that works hardest when you’re at rest.

The hero of the collection is the Retinol Advanced Renewal Undereye Serum Crème (INR 899), designed to combat late nights, long work hours, and screen fatigue. With 1% Pro Retinol-Peptide Complex and a cooling metal applicator, it tackles puffiness and dark circles while delivering essential hydration. The Retinol Advanced Renewal Serum (INR 999) is a lightweight powerhouse packed with 0.1% Retinol and 5% Peptides, which doubles skin cell turnover in a week and visibly improves tone, firmness, and texture—especially useful for Indian skin showing early signs of ageing.

For day use, the Retinol Advanced Renewal Day Crème SPF 15 PA++ (INR 999) offers dual action: it protects the skin from UV rays while continuing the repair process with active ingredients. With a soft, creamy texture and broad-spectrum UV filters, it is tailored for daily Indian wear and tear—sunlight, humidity, and urban dust. The final step in the ritual is the Retinol Advanced Renewal Night Gel Crème (INR 1099), a deeply nourishing night-time balm that increases skin hydration by 139% in just seven days. You wake up to plumper, fresher, firmer skin—ready to take on the next day with confidence.

This four-step ritual makes gold-standard ingredients like retinol and peptides more accessible and usable, packaged in a routine that’s easy to follow and enjoyable to use. Whether you’re 25 and starting your skincare journey or someone in your 30s and beyond looking to rejuvenate tired skin, Lakmé’s Retinol Advanced Renewal range delivers clinical performance with sensorial pleasure. Available now on Nykaa, Amazon, Myntra, and at select beauty outlets across India, it brings science-backed, skin-sensitive skincare to the forefront—tailored to the rhythm of Indian lives and Indian skin.