retinol
moderate evidence
Is it worth it?
OTC retinoid; good evidence for aging and acne (gentler than adapalene).
Available across 11 products from $8.00 to $80.00 — the cheapest delivers the same active.
How it interacts with conditions
No specific condition guidance — generally well tolerated.
When to use it
Morning and evening (AM + PM).
Products with retinol
- The Ordinary Retinol 1% in SqualaneThe Ordinary · Budget · Made in Canada$8.00$8.00/oz
- The Inkey List Retinol SerumThe Inkey List · Budget · Made in UK$10.99$10.99/oz
- The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% EmulsionThe Ordinary · Budget · Made in Canada$11.80$11.80/oz
- The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% EmulsionThe Ordinary · Budget · Made in Canada$15.00$15.00/oz
- RoC Retinol Correxion Under Eye CreamRoC · Budget · Made in USA$18.00$36.00/oz
- CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol SerumCeraVe · Budget · Made in USA$18.99$18.99/oz
- Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ 0.5% SerumNeutrogena · Mid-tier · Made in USA$28.00$28.00/oz
- Maelove The Night Renewer RetinolMaelove · Mid-tier · Made in USA$32.95$32.95/oz
- Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol TreatmentPaula's Choice · Premium · Made in USA$52.00$52.00/oz
- Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6Medik8 · Premium · Made in UK$65.00$65.00/oz
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal SerumMurad · Premium · Made in USA$80.00$80.00/oz
Not medical advice — consult a dermatologist. Conditions are self-declared and never diagnosed by this app.