Build Your Skincare
A next-generation retinol cream designed to smooth fine lines, refine texture, and improve firmness—without the usual irritation.
SKIN TYPES
All, including sensitive skin.
SKIN CONCERNS
Fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, loss of firmness, dullness
$88 | 20g
Replaces 4 products, lasts 3 months.
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Everyone knows retinol works. The problem is surviving it — peeling, redness, irritation. Most people quit before seeing results.
Gentle Force changes that. 0.3% pure retinol for smoother skin. AHA fruit acids to exfoliate dead skin. Peptides for firmness. Retinol, AHA, and peptides correct. Allantoin, hyaluronic acid, and Onsen Water keep skin calm and hydrated.
The result: soft, firm, lifted-looking skin. Smoother texture. Fewer lines.
0.3% Pure Retinol—Speeds skin renewal to improve texture & tone.
Allantoin—helps keep skin comfortable while retinol works.
AHA Fruit Complex—gently exfoliates dead skin cells.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate—helps calm inflammation & irritation.
Argireline® + Tripeptide—support smoother, firmer-looking skin.
Dual-Weight Hyaluronic Acid—hydrates multiple layers of skin.
Squalane + Onsen Water—helps keep skin soft, hydrated & comfortable.
0.3% Pure Retinol—Speeds skin renewal to improve texture & tone.
AHA Fruit Complex—gently exfoliates dead skin cells.
Argireline® + Tripeptide—support smoother, firmer-looking skin.
Allantoin—helps keep skin comfortable while retinol works.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate—helps calm inflammation & irritation.
Dual-Weight Hyaluronic Acid—hydrates multiple layers of skin.
Squalane + Onsen Water—helps keep skin soft, hydrated & comfortable.
✓ Fine lines + wrinkles
✓ Rough texture + dullness
✓ Loss of firmness + elasticity
✓ Uneven tone + dark spots
✓ Sensitive skin that struggles with retinol
Most retinol treatments make you tolerate the irritation before you get the results — peeling, redness, recovery days.
Gentle Force flips the script. You get results while your skin stays calm — not after it recovers.
Retinol you can actually stick with.
For best results, apply Gentle Force at night after cleansing and moisturizer. Pro tip: sandwich it—moisturizer first, then retinol cream, then moisturizer again.
Apply
Apply a pea-sized amount evenly across the face, avoiding the eye area.
Layer
Follow with moisturizer. Use SPF during the day—retinol increases sun sensitivity.
New to retinol? Start 2-3 nights per week and build to nightly use.
For enhanced results, pair with Onsen Water Cream.
Our formulas are crafted with clinical actives, Japanese Onsen water, Japanese botanicals and soothing ingredients. Each piece replaces four products in your routine—creating a capsule wardrobe for your skin.
Complimentary shipping on all U.S. orders over $100.
Products may be returned in good condition with all original packaging within 30 days of delivery. For questions and a prepaid return label, contact hello@deauskin.com.
Each DEAU formula includes Japanese botanical extracts, carefully curated to reflect a formulation mindset rooted in balance, restraint, and respect for the skin.
Here's what consistent night use looks like.
Skin feels softer + smoother
Hydration builds while AHA begins refining rough texture.
Texture + radiance improve
Skin looks smoother, brighter + pores look smaller.
Fine lines start to soften
Smoother lines + firmer-looking skin.
Firmness + elasticity build
Skin continues looking smoother, firmer + more even.
Retinol you can finally tolerate.
Accelerated cell turnover
Speeds skin renewal to smooth texture and soften the look of fine lines.
0.3% Pure Retinol — clinically effective concentration.Surface exfoliation
Gently clears dead surface cells for smoother-looking skin.
AHA Fruit Complex — gentle, multi-acid exfoliation.Firmness support
Supports elasticity and helps soften the look of expression lines.
Argireline + Tripeptide — structural support.Keeps skin calm
Calming and hydrating ingredients work alongside the actives to reduce the dryness and discomfort that make retinol hard to stick with.
Allantoin + Hyaluronic Acid + Onsen Water — built-in defense.Correction on three levels. Comfort throughout.
Retinol you can actually stick with.
Yes. Apply Gentle Force at night. Use vitamin C or brightening serums in the morning.
Yes. Apply De-Spot and follow with Gentle Force for your night-time routine.
Yes. Retinol is buffer with calming ingredients to maintain comfort throughout treatment.
Most retinols prioritize potency over tolerance. Gentle Force pairs 0.3% pure retinol with layered soothing support—so you can use it consistently without recovery days.
Consult your doctor. Retinol is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Most see visible improvement in texture and smoothness within 4–6 weeks of consistent use.
Gentle Force is specifically designed for people who've struggled with retinol. Start 2-3 nights per week and build gradually.
I finished breastfeeding and immediately started retinol. Felt like a milestone honestly. My skin had gotten dull and uneven during pregnancy and nothing was helping. 2 months in and my skin looks like mine again. Smoother, more even, less tired. My skin handled the whole thing really well.
I started retinol mostly for pore size and texture. 2 months in both are visibly different. Pores smaller, texture smoother, skin just looks more refined. I use it 3 nights a week and layer my moisturizer on top. Has been completely manageable.
My derm has been telling me to add retinol for years. Finally started this one and my skin just handled it. 3 months in and my skin tone is more even, my texture is smoother, and the fine lines on my forehead are softer. Wish I'd started years ago.
I had bumpy uneven texture on my forehead and cheeks that nothing fully fixed. 2 months of retinol and it's almost completely smooth. My makeup applies so differently now. I expected it to take a lot longer honestly.
I started noticing fine lines around my mouth and forehead in my mid 30s and finally decided to do something about it. 3 months of this and they're visibly softer. My skin texture is also more refined overall. I use it every other night and my skin has handled it without any issues.
My texture has improved significantly over 3 months and my fine lines are noticeably softer. The formula is clearly effective and gentle enough that I've been consistent, which is the real win. My only complaint is the price. It adds up when you're refilling every couple months.
I have oily skin and was nervous about retinol. Started twice a week. My skin adapted smoothly, my texture is completely different at 2 months. Pores smaller, surface smoother, breaking out less than I was before I started. Really glad I stopped putting it off.
My issue with every previous retinol was that I kept stopping and never got real results. This is the first one I've used for 4 months straight because my skin never told me to stop. The results from actually being consistent are what retinol always promised but never delivered for me before.
