As effective as Vitamin A is, some forms can cause dryness or irritation – and can be difficult to formulate with – but hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) is changing the game. 

As effective as Vitamin A is, some forms can cause dryness or irritation u2013 and can be difficult to formulate with u2013 but hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) is changing the game. 

What is hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) and how does it work?

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Not a fan of retinol? This next-gen, low-irritation version will change your mind

Hydroxypinacolone retinoate: meet the next-gen retinoid that’s more gentle and even more effective