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[celimax] The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening 2-Step Gel Mask 4eaNew
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A 2-step gel mask combining the Retinal Shot Firming Essence and Retinal Capsule Lifting Hydrogel Mask to refine pores, improve the appearance of fine lines, and help enhance skin suppleness at once
Key Selling Points
- 2 Step Retinal Night Care System: A weekly intensive care mask designed for pores, fine lines, firmness, and skin texture. The separated 2 step format helps deliver retinal care more effectively than a conventional single hydrogel mask.
- Beginner Friendly Retinal Care: Formulated with 0.01 percent retinal to support smoother, firmer-looking skin while reducing the burden of daily retinoid use. Ideal for those who want visible anti-aging care 1 to 2 times a week.
- Step 1 Firming Retinal Essence: Prep skin with a concentrated firming essence infused with retinal 0.01 percent, Matrixyl 3000 3 percent, and A-Shot to help improve absorption and boost mask adherence.
- Step 2 Lifting Hydrogel Mask: The hydrogel mask contains retinal capsules and 3 percent panthenol to wrap the upper face, lower face, and neck area with a firm, flexible fit for complete lifting care.
- Custom Fit 3 Piece Design: Includes upper, lower, and neck gel patches with DIY cut lines around the nose and philtrum area for a closer fit. Designed to care for facial contours and the neck line comfortably.
Ingredients
Step 1: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Diglycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Sodium Lactate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Retinal(0.01%), Sodium polyacrylate, Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Step 2: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sucrose, Potassium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Chondrus Crispus, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glucomannan, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearates, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sclerotium Gum, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Agar, Gellan Gum, Trideceth-6, Ubiquinone, Dextrin, C11-13 Isoalkane, Polyglycerin-3, Retinal(6ppm), Astaxanthin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Guaiazulene
How to Use
Step 1:
1. After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount of The Vita-A Retinal Shot Firming Essence to your skin.
2. Gently smooth over the face from the center outward and let it absorb completely.
- For hygiene and formula stability, do not reuse any remaining product after opening.
Step 2:
1. After cleansing, take an appropriate amount of The Vita-A Retinal Shot Firming Essence and apply evenly to the skin. Gently smooth over the face following the skin texture to aid absorption.
2. Remove the films from the upper and lower gel masks and neck patch. Apply the upper mask around the eyes, the lower mask around the mouth, and the neck patch along the neck line.
3. Depending on your skin condition, the mask will begin to turn transparent after about 30 minutes.
4. Once the mask becomes transparent, remove it and gently pat the remaining essence into the skin for better absorption.
- The time it takes for the mask to turn transparent may vary by individual. *Use immediately after opening. Do not reuse a mask.
TIP: Use for 30โ40 minutes to experience visibly firmer skin.
Shipping
Every order ships directly from our facility in Korea โ tracked door to door, to 60+ countries. We process and dispatch within 1โ3 business days.
- Standard โ 4โ7 business days in much of Europe, 13โ17 business days to the United States, and 14โ21 business days in regions served by K-Packet (Korea Post's international parcel service).
- Express โ available in most regions, typically 4โ8 business days.
Free standard shipping on orders over $74.99 in your country. For the exact window and rate for your address, use the delivery estimator above โ it updates the moment you pick your country.
Delivery windows are estimates in business days after dispatch and exclude weekends and public holidays. Import duties or VAT may apply depending on your country; these are set by your local authorities and are the recipient's responsibility.
Returns
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return.
- For hygiene and safety reasons, cosmetics must be unopened, unused, and in their original sealed packaging.
- Start your return from your account โ click the profile icon, open your order, and click Request return. No password needed; we email you a six-digit code. You can also email support@freshglowup.com.
- Please wait for approval before sending anything back โ we'll email you the return address and instructions.
- Shipping into the EU? You also have a 14-day right to cancel for any reason, on the same condition.
- Gift cards can't be returned.
Approved refunds are issued to your original payment method within 10 business days; your bank may take a little longer to post the credit.
Damaged, defective, or wrong item
Contact us right away with photos and we'll make it right with a replacement or refund โ the sealed-packaging rule doesn't apply in these cases.
Full details: Shipping Policy ยท Refund Policy ยท Start a return
Getting started
Patch test first โ dab a little on your inner forearm or behind the ear and leave it a day before using it on your face. Introduce one new product at a time, a week or two apart, so you can tell what your skin is responding to. If anything stings, itches, or turns red, stop using it.
Where it goes in your routine
K-beauty layers thin to thick: cleanser โ toner โ essence, serum, or ampoule โ moisturizer, and sunscreen last every morning. Let each layer settle for a moment before the next one โ no need to wait for it to dry completely.
New to this? Our 4-product starter routine walks through the whole thing.
What not to layer at once
Exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA), vitamin C, and retinal are best kept apart โ alternate them across mornings and evenings, or across days, rather than stacking them in one sitting. See the layering map for what pairs safely with what.
Storing your products
- Keep everything in a cool, dry spot out of direct sunlight โ a shelf away from the shower steam beats the windowsill or the car.
- Close caps and droppers tightly. Vitamin C keeps its potency longest sealed and away from heat.
- Water-light textures like essences and ampoules are best finished within their open-jar period.
- No need to refrigerate โ but a sheet mask chilled for ten minutes is a nice touch in summer.
Reading the date on Korean packaging
Korean cosmetics print dates as year-month-day (for example, 2027.03.15), with two common markings:
- ๊น์ง (kkaji) or EXP โ use by this date.
- ์ ์กฐ (jejo) โ the date it was made, not the expiry.
The open-jar symbol (12M, 6Mโฆ) tells you how many months the product stays fresh once opened. Unsure about a marking on your bottle? Send us a photo and we'll read it for you.
A note on ingredients
Some of K-beauty's most-loved ingredients โ snail mucin, propolis, honey โ are animal-derived, so check the ingredient list on the product page if a fully vegan formula matters to you. Curious what snail mucin actually does? We wrote about it honestly here.
More questions about freshness, authenticity, or storage? Our FAQs cover them in detail.









