Retinol, or the purest of form of Vitamin A is a gold standard ingredient in the skincare industry. The ingredient is a godsent for people struggling with acne, pigmentation or mature skin. It works by boosting the skin cell turnover rate and basically renewing new skin rapidly. It also boosts the collagen production in the skin. But despite all its skin-loving properties, retinol can be a very strong ingredient. The wrong cream could make you greasy, or a higher concentration could make your skin bleed dry, or somehow just not feel luxurious enough. If you’re about to get on the retinol bandwagon, but don’t know where to begin, ahead are some dermatologist approved retinol serums.

Murad Advanced Acne & Wrinkle Reducer packs a punch. For one, it gently works to exfoliate the skin as it contains glycolic acid and salicylic acid. It also works to reduce breakouts if you have acne-prone skin. Regularly using this product may also help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles over time.
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Masktini Night Ranger is a quality product that comes at an affordable price. This product helps the body to produce new skin cells. If you have sensitive skin, give this product a try as it contains active ingredients that are gentle on the skin.

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Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Cream is a lightweight formula that works to effectively provide your skin with hydration. While most retinols can dry out this skin, this particular product keeps it soft and smooth. Use it regularly to get the most out of it.

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Here’s a drugstore gem that will work hard on your skin, at a cellular level. The retinol serum is also fortified with skin-loving minerals like magnesium and zinc, to ensure you get the clear, smooth and bouncy skin of your dreams.

The Ordinary Retinol serum is basic, but effective. It’s 1% retinol is dipped in pure squalane (squalane is basically an oil that is also found in our skin, making it highly compatible with skin.) The odorless dry oil seems right into skin and works all night long. It also comes with 0.5% and 2% strength if you’re new or experienced to the whole retionol thing.

If you’ve been a skincare baddie and ignored your skin all this while, here’s a serum that will turn things around for you! Sunday Riley’s powerful retinol serum is amplified with botanical ingredients like algae, white honey, bisabolol, cactus extract, and ginger, so that works that magic, but also nourishes skin.

You can also find a prescription grade variant of this serum. However, if you’re not visiting a dermat currently, try this one out. It contains a very effective concentration of active retinol. Your collagen would be boosted, fine lines be bygones and pigmentation wiped out!