Name: Antioxidant Soft Cream
Brand: Counter
Price: 87.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (276 reviews)

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50 ml / 1.69 fl. oz.

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Benefits

Smooth
Hydrate
Plump
Renew

Description

Powered by Retinatural® Complex and antioxidant-rich plant-based ingredients, this lightweight moisturizer—formulated without retinols or retinals—helps visibly firm skin, smooth the appearance of fine lines, and deliver lasting hydration while supporting balanced, comfortable skin.

This breathable formula melts effortlessly into skin while helping reinforce the moisture barrier with arginine, fermented sugars, and protective botanical extracts. Skin looks smoother, healthier, and more radiant with hydration that feels effortless—never greasy or heavy.

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Ingredients

Key Ingredients

RETINATURAL® COMPLEX

Retinatural® Complex combines bakuchiol, a clinically studied retinol alternative known to help visibly improve firmness and smooth the appearance of fine lines, with Swiss alpine rose, a resilient alpine botanical known to support skin vitality under environmental stress. Together, these breakthrough plant-based ingredients help support visible skin renewal and firmer-looking skin without the dryness and sun sensitivity commonly associated with traditional retinoids.

NASTURTIUM FLOWER EXTRACT

This protective botanical extract helps defend against drying environmental stressors while supporting healthier-, more radiant-looking skin.

FERMENTED SUGARS (BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1) AND ARGININE

A blend of fermented sugars and arginine, an amino acid naturally found in skin, helps support lasting hydration and skin comfort while reinforcing a healthy-looking moisture barrier for softer-, smoother-, more supple-looking skin.

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KEY BENEFITS

LIGHTWEIGHT DAILY HYDRATION

Delivers lasting hydration without feeling heavy or greasy
Leaves skin feeling soft, balanced, and nourished

SMOOTHER, PLUMPER-LOOKING SKIN

Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Helps visibly improve luminosity and plumpness

RETINATURAL® RENEWAL

Retinatural® Complex pairs bakuchiol, a clinically studied retinol alternative, with Swiss alpine rose, a protective botanical known to support skin vitality, to help support smoother-, firmer-, healthier-looking skin
Designed to deliver visible retinol-like results optimized for daily use

ANTIOXIDANT + BARRIER SUPPORT

Swiss alpine rose and Nasturtium flower help defend skin against drying environmental stressors for healthier, more resilient skin
Arginine and fermented sugars help support balanced, comfortable skin and lasting hydration

WEIGHTLESS, BREATHABLE TEXTURE

Lightweight cream melts seamlessly into skin
Layers beautifully under makeup

FORMULATION APPROACH

LIGHTWEIGHT HYDRATION. MODERN RENEWAL.

Many treatment moisturizers either feel too heavy for daytime wear—or prioritize renewal over the hydration and comfort that skin increasingly needs.

We chose a different approach.

Like the entire Countertime collection, Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream is powered by Retinatural® Complex—a combination of bakuchiol, a clinically studied retinol-alternative, and Swiss alpine rose, a protective botanical known to support skin vitality—designed to deliver visible retinol-like results without the tradeoffs commonly associated with traditional retinoids. Paired with arginine, fermented sugars, and protective botanical extracts, this breathable moisturizer helps visibly plump and smooth skin while reinforcing the moisture barrier and providing lasting hydration.

Clinically tested. Rigorously screened for safety. Designed to support healthier-, smoother-, more resilient-looking skin—without compromising comfort.

Because skincare should work smarter, not harsher.

CLINICAL RESULTS

Clinically Demonstrated to:

Decrease appearance of fine lines and wrinkles*, Visibly plump skin*, Improve hydration*, Improve skin's luminosity/radiance**, and Improve skin barrier function**

After four weeks of use:***

[ 100% ] observed more glowing, radiant, and youthful-looking skin
[ 100% ] skin looks brighter
[ 97% ] agreed the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles was reduced
[ 94% ] agreed skin looked plumper

*Based on 35-subject clinical study after four weeks of daily use.
**Based on 35-subject clinical study after eight weeks of daily use.
***Based on a 35-subject consumer perception study after four weeks of daily use.

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FORMULATION FACT 01

We never formulate with retinol and retinal, skin conditioning ingredients that promote accelerated cell turnover and thereby may increase dermal sensitivity to UV exposure, and where EU regulatory action has been taken to address concerns associated with systemic toxicity.

FORMULATION FACT 02

Formulated without heavily ethoxylated ingredients like Polysorbate 20, Steareth-20, Ceteareth-20, or Laureth-23 which carry particular risk for carcinogenic contaminants, ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. We take ingredient purity seriously.

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FORMULATION FACT 03

You’ll never see “Parfum/Fragrance” among our ingredients – Full ingredient transparency, always.

What is Counter’s approach to clean?

We define “clean beauty” as beauty products developed to meet a high standard for both performance and safety.

Every Counter product is formulated with human health and safety in mind, according to publicly
available criteria that guide how we evaluate ingredients, develop formulas, and make decisions about sourcing and packaging. Because transparency matters, we publicly share the standards behind our products. Read more at counter.com/thestandard.

How do I use Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream in my routine?

What makes Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream different from Countertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream?

Is Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream good for reducing wrinkles?

Does Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream contain retinol?

Why doesn’t Counter use retinol or retinoids in their formulations?

Retinoic acid and retinyl palmitate—derivatives of retinol (vitamin A)—are included on
The Never List®. When applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, these ingredients may increase the risk of skin cancer and skin sensitization. Read more about these ingredients
and The Never List® here. We formulated Countertime Retinatural®+ Advanced Super Serum to deliver retinol-like results without the potentially harmful effects that may be associated with traditional retinol.

Will Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream moisturizer layer well under makeup?

How long does it take to see visible results?

Can I use this with Countertime Retinatural® Advanced Super Serum?

Antioxidant Soft Cream

LIGHTWEIGHT DAILY HYDRATION

SMOOTHER, PLUMPER-LOOKING SKIN

RETINATURAL® RENEWAL

ANTIOXIDANT + BARRIER SUPPORT

WEIGHTLESS, BREATHABLE TEXTURE

Clinically Demonstrated to:

After four weeks of use:***

FORMULATION FACT 01

FORMULATION FACT 02

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