Retinol: it's the skin care ingredient that needs no introduction. By now you're likely already aware of the near infinite benefits it has to offer. From working wonders on fine lines and wrinkles, to improving skin's texture, reducing scarring and enlarged pores. It's also great for anyone hoping to target acne flare ups. Show 'What is retinol?' You may ask.ell as leading Hollywood dermatologist, Dr Lancer, who works with famous faces like Victoria Beckham and Beyonce, explains – it's one of the most effective skincare ingredients out there. "Retinol is lauded for its medically and scientifically-proven ability to speed up the skin's cell cycle," he says. "It is one of the few ingredients on the market that comes with this absolute guarantee – it has no gimmicks." The zero B.S. approach makes it even more appealing. When should you start using retinol?In theory, you could start using retinol in your mid to late 20s. Prevention is better than cure – meaning, the earlier the better – but obviously, within reason (if you're under 25, you probs don't need it). What strength retinol do you need?There are variations of retinol and also different strengths. If you're just starting out, you should be using a low percentage. La Roche-Posay Redermic [R], is the perfect starting point as it contains a mere 0.3%, it's also a good option for people with sensitive skin. The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane is a great contender for newbies, too, plus it's super affordable. If you're a seasoned retinol user, Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 is a great option (and one we personally swear by). One of the strongest formulas out there Sunday Riley's A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is an incredibly potent, supercharged serum that will get you results fast. How do you use retinol?Apply it at night and avoid mixing it with other active skincare ingredients. It can be layered with hyaluronic acid, but try to minimise mixing it with lots of products. Are there any side effects to retinol?Unfortunately, retinol does come with some side effects, though these can be reduced by choosing the right formula for your skin type and applying it properly. You
should always introduce retinol tentatively into your skincare routine at first, then build it up slowly as your skin becomes more tolerant. Initially, begin using it a couple of times a week in smaller doses. As you start to see results and less irritation, you can steadily increase the percentage – but this has to be done over time (read more about best practice retinol usage
here). Overuse of retinol can cause redness, sensitivity and peeling. Keep in mind that whilst using any product containing retinol you'll need to apply daily sunscreen. These are 21 of our favourite retinol formulas that we actually use... 1 Sunday Riley cultbeauty.co.uk Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum 2 Beauty Pie Beauty Pie Beauty Pie Super Retinol Ceramide-Boost Anti-aging Face Serum 3 Drunk Elephant cultbeauty.co.uk Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream 4 facetheory.com Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro 5 Kiehl's spacenk.com.uk Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum 6 The Ordinary spacenk.com.uk The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane 7 Versed cultbeauty.co.uk Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum 30ml 8 Medik8 skincity.co.uk Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 9 Glossier Glossier Universal Pro Retinol, £24 10 Olay superdrug.com Olay Retinol24 Night Serum With Retinol & Vitamin B3 11 Zelens lookfantastic.com Zelens Power A Retexturising and Renewing Serum 12 Murad lookfantastic.com Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum 13 La Roche-Posay feelunique.com La Roche-Posay Redermic [R] Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Treatment 14 Typology typology.com Typology Fine Lines & Wrinkles Serum 0.3%. Retinol 15 Dermalogica lookfantastic.com Dermalogica Retinol Oil 16 No7 boots.com No7 Pure Retinol 1% Retinol Night Concentrate 17 Elizabeth Arden lookfantastic.com Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum (60 Pieces) 18 Kiehl's spacenk.com.uk Kiehl's Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-reducing Night Serum 19 Cerave superdrug.com Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum for Blemish-Prone Skin 30ml 20 Paula's Choice FeelUnique.com Paula's Choice Anti-Aging 1% Retinol Booster 21 OSKIA lookfantastic.com OSKIA Retinoid Sleep Serum Level 2 Victoria Jowett Digital Beauty Director Victoria Jowett is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK overseeing all the skincare, hair, makeup and fragrance content across print, digital and video. Keeks Reid Contributing Beauty Editor Keeks Reid is the Contributing Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan UK. How do you know which retinol to use?What strength retinol should I use?. Low-strength retinol – 0.01% to 0.03% If you have never used retinol before, or have dry and sensitive skin, use a lower-strength retinol. ... . Moderate-strength retinol – 0.03% to 0.3% ... . High-strength retinol – 0.3%-1%. What is the most effective form of retinol?Retinoic Acid. As mentioned earlier, retinoic acid is the most potent form of retinoids. “This is the end point molecule that is biologically active on skin, and is therefore the strongest,” says Dr. Rabach.
What are the three types of retinol?Retinoids have been shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smooth the skin and even the tone. Retinol, retinyl palmitate and retinoic acid are all types of retinoids.
Is 2% retinol too strong?Advanced: 0.5% to 2%
But go there only if you absolutely must. Remember, the higher the dose, the higher the benefits, but also higher the risk of irritations. Even if your skin can tolerate retinol well by now, there's always the chance that pushing things too far will cause more problems than it's worth.
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