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Apply Oil Control Pads after cleansing in the AM, EltaMD UV Clear over top. Apply AlphaRet in the evening. Active or persistent acne benefits from a clinical assessment — begin with a complimentary consultation to map the protocol to your specific pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alpharet-overnight-face-cream-skinbetter","title":"SkinBetter AlphaRet Overnight Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003eA breakthrough overnight retinoid built on SkinBetter's patented AlphaRet Technology — ethyl lactyl retinoate, a double-conjugated molecule that combines a retinoid with lactic acid in a single ingredient. 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