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 Ushio Onsen Water keep skin calm and hydrated—no peeling, no dryness, no recovery days.
The result: soft, firm, lifted skin. Smoother texture. Fewer lines. Retinol you can finally stick with.
Treat powerfully:
0.3% Pure Retinol — clinically effective concentration that accelerates cell turnover.
AHA Fruit Complex — clears dead skin so retinol absorbs better.
Argireline® + Tripeptide — supports elasticity and smoother expression lines.
Correction on three levels. Comfort throughout.
Protect deeply:
Allantoin — soothes and repairs skin while retinol works.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate — helps calm inflammation.
Dual-Weight Hyaluronic Acid — hydrates at multiple levels throughout treatment.
Squalane + Ushio Onsen Water — lightweight hydration with mineral-rich support.
Calm skin lets retinol do its job.
Most retinol treatments demand tolerance before results. Irritation. Peeling. 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.
Fragrance-free. Cruelty-free. Vegan. Derm-Approved.
Complimentary shipping on all U.S. orders over $150.
New, unopened products may be returned within 30 days of delivery. For questions and a prepaid return label, contact hello@deauskin.com.
Most high-performance skincare makes you choose: potency or gentleness, results or comfort. DEAU eliminates the tradeoff. Our formulas treat powerfully and protect deeply for long-term skin health.
Powerful actives that visibly improve skin concerns.
Soothing ingredients that strengthen and protect.
Each DEAU formula includes Japanese botanical extracts, carefully curated to reflect a formulation mindset rooted in balance, restraint, and respect for skin—principles central to Japanese skincare.
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'd read so many horror stories about retinol that I started with really low expectations. Twice a week, slow buildup. My skin just adapted. 3 months in and my texture is completely different. Smoother, more refined. None of the drama I was braced for.
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 told me to apply it close to but not directly on my eye area and to use a buffer underneath. Followed her advice with the water cream. My skin around my eyes is smoother and my fine lines there are softer at 3 months. Completely manageable with the right approach.
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 almost quit at month 1 bc I wasn't noticing anything. Took photos every month and looking at month 1 vs month 3 side by side I genuinely could not believe the difference. Smoother texture, more even tone, fine lines softer. Retinol is a slow game and this one is worth playing.
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.
