I have researched dozens (feels like hundreds) of the top rated retinol products – the ingredients, user and industry expert reviews. I have personally tried most of them for extended periods of time. Here are my top 3 recommendations:
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![]() Alpha Hydrox Retinol ResQ $15 |
Beauticontrol Regeneration Overnight Retinol Recovery Serum $45 |
![]() Prescriptives Skin Renewal Cream $60 |
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0.15% Retinol, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and an anti-irritant |
0.4% Retinol, Vitamin E, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Green Tea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Squalane | Retinol, Peptides, Soy Protein, St. Paul’s Wort, Mulberry & Grape Extracts, Vitamin E, Squalane |
| Alpha Hydrox Retinol ResQ is a great inexpensive retinol, arguably the best of the inexpensive retinol products. Because it is a thick cream, it is best for normal to dry skin that is not prone to acne or blemishes. This is almost identical to as philosophy’s help me & Natural Advantage by Jane Seymour except this one has added Vitamin A & C & is one-third of the price! | This is the product I am currently using. I have oiler acne prone skin with congested pores – this is a silky lightweight serum that I prefer to the heavier creams. The retinol is also “encapsulated” – which means i is time-released and hopefully stays active on the skin for a longer period of time. I really prefer this to all the other creams and serums that I have tried. | This is a thicker cream that is best for normal to dry skin – it can also replace a moisturizer unless you have extremely dry skin. This is also micro-encapsulated – I do not know the retinol percentage, but it is very highly rated by users and industry experts. | |
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