While other products may be ineffective due to low levels of active retinol or irritating due to suboptimal formulation, Amarte moisturizers are different. Each contains 1.0% retinol – a high level by any measure.  The retinol in Aqua Cream, HydroLift Cream, and Wonder Cream is formulated for delivery in an effective and exceedingly gentle way. To be effective, intact retinol must be delivered to retinoid receptors deep within the skin.  Because retinol can be easily degraded by oxygen and light, Amarte moisturizers are packaged in an attractive opaque airless-pump container that prevents oxidation and photo-degradation.  Amarte moisturizers deliver retinol using a proprietary micro-encapsulation technology for production of nanometer-sized coated retinol spheres which are exceedingly gentle and able to deliver stabilized retinol deep within the skin.  Amarte moisturizers combine this gentle delivery system in symphony with other calming and nurturing ActivElements and ActivExtracts for a skin care experience unlike any other.