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Retinols for beginners
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Starting your retinol journey? These beginner-friendly formulas help smooth, brighten, and boost your skin’s natural glow — without irritation. Bye-bye fine lines, hello baby-soft skin!
 
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one of the best options for beginners
Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum - Dr. Dennis …
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gentle enough to be used on parts where retinol is often advised to not be used on, such as the eye area
Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum - Kiehl's AE
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great for very sensitive skin
FAB Skin Lab Retinol Serum 0.25% Pure
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Sooo good
Retinol Complex 0.25 - SkinMedica
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I use this one for eye area, it's very gentle
Retinol Eye Cream - The INKEY List - Sephora
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I love this one, been using it for almost a year
Retinol Serum to Reduce Wrinkles - 30ml - The INKEY …
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A gentle entry-level retinol that works to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, packaged in a hydrating squalane base.
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane | The Ordinary
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Known for being effective yet gentle, it targets wrinkles and fine lines while you sleep.
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night
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A fragrance-free formula that combines retinol and soothing ingredients to minimize irritation and promote smoother skin.
La Roche-Posay Redermic R Retinol Cream
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A rich, nourishing formula with a lower concentration of retinol, perfect for beginners and sensitive skin.
A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream | 1.0% Vegan Retinol
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A gentle serum with a time-released retinol complex, perfect for those new to retinol and seeking smoother, youthful skin.
Retinol Youth Renewal Face Serum - Murad Skincare
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A milder retinol-based toner that gently exfoliates while improving skin texture and tone, ideal for sensitive skin.
Pixi Retinol Tonic, Smoothing Toner, 100ml
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A high-potency serum with a gradual-release formula, perfect for beginners who want to introduce retinol slowly into their routine.
A+ Retinoid Serum I Two Forms of Retinoids - Sunday Riley
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A gentle yet effective serum that combines retinol with squalane to hydrate and smooth the skin while minimizing irritation.
Squalane + Retinol Night Serum - Biossance
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A fragrance-free moisturizer that combines retinol and vitamin B3 complex, perfect for beginners looking for a gentle introduction to retinol.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Facial Moisturizer
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