VT Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 2-Step Hydrogel Mask

VT's Reedle Shot line splits by concern. Pro Cica is for skin that feels unsettled, Vita-Light for skin that looks dull, and this one, the Reti-A, is the retinoid version aimed at texture and firmness.

The structure is the same across the family. Step 1 is the Reti-A Reedle Shot essence, which contains the microscopic spicules that give the formula its distinctive tingle. Step 2 is a jelly-textured hydrogel mask that goes on top and holds everything in place. As a vt mask it works as an occasional treatment rather than a routine staple.

The ingredient list is where it differs. Three retinoid-family ingredients sit together: retinol, hydroxypinacolone retinoate and bakuchiol, the plant-derived alternative. Niacinamide is fourth on the list, with centella asiatica, allantoin and adenosine alongside. As a retinol mask it is designed for evening use, and daily sunscreen the following morning matters.

The hydrogel mask comes in two pieces that adjust to the face, and VT gives three wear options: 20 to 40 minutes for standard use, two to three hours for a more saturated result, or overnight.

Features

●        Two-step single-use set

●        Step 1: Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 essence, 1.5 g, with Cica Reedle spicules

●        Step 2: hydrogel mask, 33 g, in two pieces

●        Retinol, hydroxypinacolone retinoate and bakuchiol

●        Niacinamide high on the ingredient list

●        Centella asiatica, allantoin and adenosine

●        Evening use

Concerns

●        Rough or uneven-looking skin texture

●        The look of fine lines and loss of firmness

●        Congested-looking pores

●        Wanting an occasional intensive step rather than another daily product

Suitable For

●        Adult skin of all types

●        Evening routines

●        Occasional intensive use rather than daily

●        Anyone curious about the Reedle Shot range who wants the retinoid version

Made In

Made in Korea.

●        Combines the Reti-A essence with a hydrogel sheet in one set

●        Three retinoid-family ingredients in a single-use format

●        Hydrogel texture cools on contact and holds its shape on the face

●        Two-piece sheet adjusts to the face better than a single flat sheet

●        Flexible wear time to suit how much time you have

●        A practical way to try the Reti-A formula before buying the full-size serum

1.     Patch test before first use if you have not used a retinoid before.

2.     Cleanse in the evening and pat the skin dry.

3.     Apply all of the Step 1 Reti-A Reedle Shot essence evenly across the face, avoiding the eye and lip areas, and let it absorb fully. A light tingling sensation is normal.

4.     Take out the Step 2 hydrogel mask and peel away the backing films.

5.     Place the lower piece around the mouth and jaw first, then the upper piece around the eyes, and smooth both into place.

6.     Remove after 20 to 40 minutes, or leave on for two to three hours for a more saturated finish.

7.     Pat the remaining essence into the skin and follow with the rest of your routine.

8.     Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen the following morning.

Key Ingredients

●        Retinol: a vitamin A derivative, one of three retinoid-family ingredients in the formula

●        Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate: an advanced retinoid ester

●        Bakuchiol: a plant-derived ingredient often used as a gentler retinol alternative

●        Niacinamide: a widely used vitamin B3 ingredient, fourth on the Step 1 list

●        Centella Asiatica Extract and Asiaticoside: the cica element carried across the Reedle Shot range

●        Allantoin, Adenosine and Sodium Hyaluronate: comfort and hydration ingredients

Claims

●        Contains retinol and hydroxypinacolone retinoate, both vitamin A derivatives. Use in the evening and wear sunscreen daily

●        Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice

●        Contains propolis extract, which is animal derived, so this product is not vegan

●        A light tingling on application is expected and comes from the spicules in Step 1

●        Do not use on the same evening as other strong actives such as acids or a separate retinoid

●        Single use. Do not reuse the sheet

●        A cosmetic mask. It is not a medical or dermatological treatment

●        Avoid the eye and lip areas. Patch test before first use

Full Ingredients: Step 1 Reti-A Reedle Shot Essence

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyisobutene, Silica, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Allantoin, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Centella Asiatica Extract, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Propolis Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Asiaticoside, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract.

VT Cosmetics is a Korean brand best known for its cica range and for the Reedle Shot line, which introduced spicule technology to a mainstream skincare audience. The Cica Spot Patch and the collagen pacts are its other long-running favourites.

C&C Canada carries VT masks and Reedle Shot products alongside other Korean skincare, with shipping across Canada.

●        1 x Reti-A Reedle Shot 100 essence, Step 1, 1.5 g

●        1 x Tightening Hydrogel Mask, Step 2, 33 g, two pieces