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Find a Retinol
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items I recommend to all my patients to try to get a retinol into their routine. It can be confusing with the various types of retinol but with this list I make it easy to find a retinol that suits your skin type & concerns. Retinols have come a long w...
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Acne/Breakout-Prone Skin
For Mature/Anti-aging Skin
For Sensitive/Reactive Skin
Acne/Breakout-Prone Skin
Speeds up cell turnover to unclog pores, reduce breakouts, and fade post-acne marks for smoother, clearer skin.
Contains the active ingredient Adapalene USP, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter topical retinoid for acne treatment.
PanOxyl Adapalene 0.1% Leave-On Gel
I love a gentle retinol for acne that can be used daily. It's also combined with Salicylic Acid to help treat acne. This can be used as a daily preventative serum as well
Innisfree | Gentle Retinol Salicylic Anti-Blemish Serum
I recommend this not only has a full face treatment but it can be used as a spot treating retinol for blemishes. This is a retinol I would also recommend for sensitive skin types with breakouts.
Verso Skincare | Clarifying Gel
Retinol supports skin turnover, while salicylic acid helps unclog pores. Niacinamide serum and kinetin refine tone and texture for a true pore minimizer.
Remedy for Pore Size | Pore Refining Serum
For Mature/Anti-aging Skin
Most mature skin types can tolerate and need a powerful retinol. Use one with a percentage of 0.5% to 1% - Prescription Tretinoin can also be used
Effective and intensive anti-aging and anti-wrinkle face serum. With Pure Retinol, Peptides, and Ceramides that work in unison to fight signs of aging, smooth skin and promote a firm and youthful complexion
Kiel's Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptide
With powerful anti-aging benefits, this cream is designed to target signs of aging. Helps minimize fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin while promoting smoother, firmer, and youthful-looking skin
A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream
A high-strength retinol serum for the face that targets general signs of skin aging. Targets fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane, High-Strength Retinol Serum
A potent and uniquely formulated retinol solution that hydrates and delivers remarkable anti-aging benefits with a controlled-release delivery system to allow for even, consistent absorption.
Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment with Peptides, Vitamin C & Licorice Extract
Enhances skin tone, texture, and resiliency and diminishes appearance of fine lines and coarse wrinkles. Encapsulated with PhytoShield Complex, an antioxidant complex, enhancing skin texture and minimizing irritation.
Retinol Complex 1.0 | SkinMedica®
Highly concentrated overnight retinol treatment that targets the visible problems associated with photodamaged skin, including age spots, pores, uneven tone, fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with 1% pure retinol—the highest concentration of pure r...
Skinceuticals Retinol Cream 1.0
This is one of the first retinols I ever tried and still one of my favs. It's very well-rounded and can be used on all skin types - even sensitive due to how it's encapsulated. It can be used for acne, however, if you're more on the oily side, you ma...
Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinol Serum
Lipid-encapsulated retinol serum that helps refine the look of skin texture, visibly evens skin tone, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, more radiant complexion.
ALASTIN Renewal Retinol Serum - Hydrating
Effectively targets common wrinkle zones, including forehead lines, "11" lines, crow's feet, eye area, cheeks, and laugh lines, as well as addressing dullness and dryness.
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum with Patented Clinical Retinol, Anti-Aging Face & Neck Serum
For Sensitive/Reactive Skin
Formulated with lower concentrations, soothing ingredients, and slow-release technologies to help minimize irritation while still supporting skin renewal and smoother texture.
This retinol is as close as you can get to tretinoin over-the-counter. With it's encapsulation technology, my skin never gets dry or irritated. Also, combined with glycolic acid to keep skin balanced and bright
Skin Better Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream
Formulated with 0.1% retinol and bakuchiol to boost the effects of retinol while nourishing the skin and preventing irritation. Designed to target fine lines, enlarged pores, and congestion.
Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream
Hydrating and non-irritating retinol
Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM
They're not called “super drops” for no reason. My skin is very reactive for no reason, as well as sensitive. I use these if my skin is not in the best place but I still want to get good anti-aging ingredients into my skin
belif Super Drops Retinol & Peptide Serum
Time release technology, squalane and a powerful blend of antioxidants, forms an effective delivery system that enables the retinoids to be better absorbed into the skin while being gradually released over 8 hours, gently delivering dramatically visi...
Biossance Squalane + Retinol Serum
Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes, fine lines, & wrinkles. Ideal for all skin types, even sensitive skin. Entrapped Retinol promotes cell turnover and improves skin texture, while PHA exfoliates the surface of the skin.
Obagi Medical Retinol + PHA Refining Night Cream
Designed for sensitive skin, this skin-transforming Retinol Complex Serum visibly improves lines + wrinkles with less irritation than traditional retinol
First Aid Beauty - 0.3% Retinol Complex Serum
Infused with vitamin B3 to leave the skin feeling smoother, hydrated and renewed for a dewy and healthy-looking glow. Pure and gradual release retinol helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production. By co...
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Anti-Aging Serum
I love this retinol in oil form. It truly works for any skin type including those who have sensitive skin. I also highly recommend it for those with dry skin. It really helps with lines + wrinkles and smoothing textured skin
Tata Harper | Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil
A great retinol for beginners to get you skin accustomed to actives. Helps support the skin barrier as well as smoothening skin and softening fine lines
Prequel Skin Retinal Renew 0.1% Retinal Gel
This is a perfect retinol for those just starting with retinoids or have more sensitive skin but crave results. Helps soften lines, treat any breakouts and/or acne scar while keeping skin stable
Anua Retinol Serum 0.3%, Niacinamide 5%
Gently encourages cell turnover to minimize the signs of aging. Reduces redness and uneven skin tone. Ideal for those with sensitive skin or that are new to retinol
PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin
Ideal for all skin types, the non-comedogenic formula reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as it improves the skin’s texture and radiance
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Face Serum for Fine Lines and Wrinkles