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product_id: 653964738
title: "A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reduce Wrinkles, Prevents Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream"
brand: "a313"
price: "R1552"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "A313"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/653964738-a313-french-pharmacy-vitamin-a-retinoids-lightweight-face-cream-anti
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Clinically proven anti-aging retinol Fades hyperpigmentation & smooths texture Optimized for nightly skin renewal A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reduce Wrinkles, Prevents Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream

**Brand:** a313
**Price:** R1552
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Glow like you mean it — the French secret to timeless skin!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reduce Wrinkles, Prevents Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream by a313
- **How much does it cost?** R1552 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/653964738-a313-french-pharmacy-vitamin-a-retinoids-lightweight-face-cream-anti)

## Best For

- a313 enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted a313 brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powerful Retinol Formula:** Clinically tested Retinyl Palmitate boosts collagen & reduces wrinkles for visibly younger skin.
- • **Customizable & Compatible:** Mix with your favorite serums or moisturizers to tailor your anti-aging ritual.
- • **French Pharmacy Authenticity:** The only genuine A313 retinol cream available in the USA, trusted by skincare pros.
- • **Nighttime Skin Transformation:** Lightweight, non-sticky cream designed for effortless absorption during your essential night routine.
- • **Breakout & Hyperpigmentation Defense:** Advanced Vitamin A formula prevents acne flare-ups and visibly evens skin tone.

## Overview

A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A Cream is a dermatologist-tested, potent retinol treatment formulated with Retinyl Palmitate to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation. This lightweight, fast-absorbing night cream enhances skin texture and radiance while stimulating collagen production. Trusted as the only authentic A313 product in the USA, it’s a must-have for millennials seeking a proven, professional-grade anti-aging solution that fits seamlessly into their nightly skincare routine.

## Description

desertcart.com: A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reduce Wrinkles, Prevents Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream : Beauty & Personal Care

Review: Forget going to the Derms office! - WOW! Start SLOW if you’re new to retinoids and use maybe only a couple of times a week in the beginning! This is VERY potent so use a small amount each time. It’s a thick consistency with no scent and is easy to work with. Use TINY dots in various sections and spread. You must have patience because your skin will react each time you up the usage when getting used to it. Once you start you MUST stay consistent or your skin will not adjust and it will react as if you’re at day 1 all over again! It’s amazing quality, the real deal and is very worth the cost. With this you don’t have to go to the Derms office, get a script and then the pharmacy so this is a convenient and fully effective option. It’s easy to use and will prove itself to you after just a few uses. Make sure to keep your skin VERY hydrated at all times to help with the tightness and roughness when your skin begins to react to this Retinoid. A great product if you use it wisely! After my skin became used to this product I can tell a huge difference in texture, deep lines, fine lines are gone and firmness has reappeared. Great alternative and cheaper price than what the dermatologist will give you!
Review: My fave night time skin product - I LOVE this stuff! I NEVER post reviews so please take my rec and buy the cream! Pros: AMAZING skin texture, it’s helping out my hyperpigmentation and melasma, and keeping breakouts down. When used right, super comfortable to sleep in. I wake up with the plumpest, glowing skin and after a wash and sunscreen, I’m ready for the day! I have sensitive skin and this product does not irritate my skin if used correctly (see tips). Cons: It doesn’t smell that great but not at all bad. It smells like how Vaseline smells but different. It’s also thick but don’t be tempted to use more (see tips). Tips/Advice: 1. It WILL itch if you use a lot. Made that mistake one night and washed it off my face within 5 minutes. PEA SIZED AMOUNT or LESS, please heed my warning! It will spread out just fine with the warmth of your face but again, less is more with this product (and will stretch your dollars farther)! 2. Don’t use it on a wet face as water, water-based products, and liquid products will make it itch/sting/tingle (this is my experience at least). I use it just before I’m ready to go to bed (it stays on my nightstand) and I apply a little bit before I go to sleep. This is so any products I use at night have time to dry down on my face. It’s my last step in my night time routine. Make sure you wash it off in the morning and USE SUNSCREEN! 3. Build up to using it more often. I can comfortably now use it every other night but it took me a whole month to get to a point where I wasn’t worried about any reactions. (I only had one reaction tho and that was my own fault.) With any new skincare product, you SHOULD let your skin acclimate to the ingredients and formulas. This product is definitely controversial in the reviews but don’t let it scare you. Just take the precaution and build up your tolerance for it before wearing it every single night off the bat. It’s really concentrated so again, take your time and only use a pea-sized amount or less. I’m talking a small pea too, or like the size of a peppercorn! Hope this is helpful. I will update with a “before and after” after more time using. I’ve been using it for a month and have already noticed phenomenal difference in my skin. Give it time, build up to using it more often, and wear your sunscreen. I REPEAT, WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN.

## Features

- A313 RETINOL CREAM FOR FACE - French Pharmacy FP owns, carries, and sells the only real A313 in the USA. This dermatologist-tested retinol cream for face is formulated with Retinyl Palmitate to help improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and enhance overall radiance for safe and effective skincare.
- ANTI-AGING & ANTI-WRINKLE FACE CREAM FOR NIGHT USE - With powerful anti-aging benefits, this facial cream is designed to target signs of aging. A313 retinol face cream helps minimize fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin while promoting smoother, firmer, and youthful-looking skin. Incorporate it in your night skincare routines.
- HELPS PREVENT BREAKOUTS & FADES HYPERPIGMENTATION - A313 Vitamin A helps tackle stubborn acne breakouts and fading hyperpigmentation. Its advanced formula contributes to speeding up healing, preventing breakouts, stimulating collagen production, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to help smooth and clarify the skin, revealing a more even-toned, radiant complexion.
- IMPROVED TEXTURE & PACKAGING FOR EASY APPLICATION - A313 retinol face cream now comes with a redesigned cream-based formula, offering a lightweight, non-sticky, and quick-absorbing application. The improved packaging provides detailed product information tailored to the U.S. market, making it easier to use and understand.
- ESSENTIAL NIGHT FACE CREAM FOR WOMEN ANTI-AGING ROUTINES - This iconic French skincare product is an aging skincare solution for women that provides powerful antioxidant properties that help stimulate collagen production. Use nightly for smoother, firmer, and visibly younger-looking skin. You can even mix it with your favorite night serum or moisturizer.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B085BW1BZX |
| ASIN  | B085BW1BZX |
| Active Ingredients | Retinol |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,914 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #12 in Facial Night Creams #115 in Face Moisturizers |
| Brand Name | A313 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,246) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03760245852013 |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Item Volume | 30 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 72 Grams |
| Item model number  | A313 |
| Manufacturer | PHARMA DEVELOPPMENT |
| Manufacturer  | PHARMA DEVELOPPMENT |
| Material Features | Dermatologist Tested |
| Product Benefits | Pore Treatment |
| Product Dimensions  | 5.91 x 1.57 x 1.18 inches; 2.54 ounces |
| Scent Name | Pommade |
| Skin Type | All |
| Special Ingredients | Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Vera |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| Unit Count | 1.76 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** A313
- **Item Form:** Cream
- **Product Benefits:** Pore Treatment
- **Scent:** Pommade
- **Skin Type:** All

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it normal to experience mild dryness or flaking when first using A313?**
A: Yes. When introducing Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate) into your skincare routine, mild dryness, flaking, or temporary sensitivity can occur as your skin adjusts. This is a common and expected response when increasing cell turnover.

**Q: How much product should I use?**
A: Only a pea-sized amount is needed for the entire face. Using more will not increase results and may increase dryness.

**Q: How can I reduce sensitivity while using A313?**
A: If you are new to Vitamin A products: 1.) Begin slowly (every other night or 2–3x per week) 2.) Avoid layering with strong exfoliants or acids 3.) Use a simple, hydrating moisturizer 4.) Perform a patch test before full-face application

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forget going to the Derms office!
*by J***. on February 5, 2026*

WOW! Start SLOW if you’re new to retinoids and use maybe only a couple of times a week in the beginning! This is VERY potent so use a small amount each time. It’s a thick consistency with no scent and is easy to work with. Use TINY dots in various sections and spread. You must have patience because your skin will react each time you up the usage when getting used to it. Once you start you MUST stay consistent or your skin will not adjust and it will react as if you’re at day 1 all over again! It’s amazing quality, the real deal and is very worth the cost. With this you don’t have to go to the Derms office, get a script and then the pharmacy so this is a convenient and fully effective option. It’s easy to use and will prove itself to you after just a few uses. Make sure to keep your skin VERY hydrated at all times to help with the tightness and roughness when your skin begins to react to this Retinoid. A great product if you use it wisely! After my skin became used to this product I can tell a huge difference in texture, deep lines, fine lines are gone and firmness has reappeared. Great alternative and cheaper price than what the dermatologist will give you!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My fave night time skin product
*by M***G on May 23, 2025*

I LOVE this stuff! I NEVER post reviews so please take my rec and buy the cream! Pros: AMAZING skin texture, it’s helping out my hyperpigmentation and melasma, and keeping breakouts down. When used right, super comfortable to sleep in. I wake up with the plumpest, glowing skin and after a wash and sunscreen, I’m ready for the day! I have sensitive skin and this product does not irritate my skin if used correctly (see tips). Cons: It doesn’t smell that great but not at all bad. It smells like how Vaseline smells but different. It’s also thick but don’t be tempted to use more (see tips). Tips/Advice: 1. It WILL itch if you use a lot. Made that mistake one night and washed it off my face within 5 minutes. PEA SIZED AMOUNT or LESS, please heed my warning! It will spread out just fine with the warmth of your face but again, less is more with this product (and will stretch your dollars farther)! 2. Don’t use it on a wet face as water, water-based products, and liquid products will make it itch/sting/tingle (this is my experience at least). I use it just before I’m ready to go to bed (it stays on my nightstand) and I apply a little bit before I go to sleep. This is so any products I use at night have time to dry down on my face. It’s my last step in my night time routine. Make sure you wash it off in the morning and USE SUNSCREEN! 3. Build up to using it more often. I can comfortably now use it every other night but it took me a whole month to get to a point where I wasn’t worried about any reactions. (I only had one reaction tho and that was my own fault.) With any new skincare product, you SHOULD let your skin acclimate to the ingredients and formulas. This product is definitely controversial in the reviews but don’t let it scare you. Just take the precaution and build up your tolerance for it before wearing it every single night off the bat. It’s really concentrated so again, take your time and only use a pea-sized amount or less. I’m talking a small pea too, or like the size of a peppercorn! Hope this is helpful. I will update with a “before and after” after more time using. I’ve been using it for a month and have already noticed phenomenal difference in my skin. Give it time, build up to using it more often, and wear your sunscreen. I REPEAT, WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect you won’t be disappointed
*by A***B on February 25, 2026*

This is amazing!!! Have been using for about 2 weeks.. it goes on well no smell.. but the effects are simply magic.. I began to notice some change putting it on nights with my favorite night cream after washing.. today my husband of almost 40 years .. says you’re looking great .. your skin looks beautiful!! This is perfect .. start out slowly if not use to retinol use with nice night cream after.. nights only .. price is fantastic.. can’t say enough good things about this .. highly recommend. !!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-11*