6 Retinol Products That Have Transformed My Skin

Get beauty tips straight from our editor in chief. [View this email in your browser]( | [Manage newsletter subscriptions](newsletter=all2) [Allure]( November 15, 2020 [Michelle Lee] I know, I know. You've probably heard me talk about retinol and retinoids a lot. But there's a good reason. The vitamin A derivative is a scientifically proven super-ingredient. Yes, certain formulations may cause some irritation but don’t let that deter you. You can either work your way up by using a retinoid every few evenings. Or try a different product with a smaller concentration or a more gentle, moisturizing formulation. Here are some of my go-tos. All products featured in Allure newsletters are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Best New Skin-Care Launches of August 2019: Green jar of Glow Recipe Retinol Sleeping Mask, light green and floral bottle of Physicians Formula Oil Cleanser, and silver metallic jar of La Mer Neck Cream on peach and lavender background]( [Shiseido WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask]( Undereye patches to brighten dark circles and smooth skin. $70 for 12 masks [SHOP]( [Image of person using uber, man striking uber and lyft, and sign that says %22we deliver postmates%22]( [Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer]( A night cream formulated with niacinamide and retinol to improve the appearance of fine lines. $47 [SHOP]( [bella thorne washing her face ]( [The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane]( A retinol serum that improves skin’s texture and reduces hyperpigmentation. $6 [SHOP]( [Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream]( Packed with 1 percent vegan retinol, vitamin F, and a blend of oils to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage. $74 [SHOP]( [Close-up image of two hands holding sparklers]( [Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer]( Resurfaces and brightens skin using a combination of retinol and vitamin C. $90 [SHOP]( [model curling their hair ]( [The Inkey List Retinol Eye Cream]( Made of a retinoid compound to gently smooth the appearance of fine lines around the undereyes. $10 [SHOP]( THE 11 RETINOL MYTHS DERMS WANT YOU TO STOP BELIEVING [woman with red lipstick] While retinol is a great skin-care ingredient, there is still lots of false information floating around. We asked dermatologists to help debunk the top retinol-related myths. [READ MORE]( [Sign up for Allure's Beauty Box]( [Sign up for Allure Magazine]( [(image) Condé Nast Spotlight | The breaking news and top stories everyone is talking about. All in one place. The most popular stories from Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Wired, Architectural Digest and more. STAY INFORMED]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( This e-mail was sent to you by [allure.com](. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, allure@newsletters.allure.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](newsletter=all2) or [Manage your newsletter subscriptions](newsletter=all2) Copyright © Condé Nast 2020. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.