Best retinol on Reddit
144 reviews from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/SkincareAddictionLux and 17 more subreddits
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#1
Differin
4.6
(12)
"OR Differin Acne Treatment Gel with 0.1% Adapalene for her PM routine."
"The differin is truly a game changer for my skin. I see the difference immediately."
"Adapalene (doesn't have to be brand Differin) is OTC in some countries and will be the most affordable and effective option."
"It’s medical grade retinoid and you can purchase it over the counter for less than 20 bucks."
"Retinoid: Differin or Retinol: Cerave"
"My mother, who will be 69, swears by Differin and she looks great!"
"Has been working great for me."
"I use Differin every other evening, over top of my moisturizer."
"It’s helped my acne a LOT."
"Differin."
#2
The Ordinary
4.2
(12)
"Made wonders for me in just two weeks."
"Loved it."
"I use retinol from The Ordinary which is oil based and my skin loves it."
"I use The Ordinary ones. You can start with the 2% granactive retinoid and then move to the retinols."
"Affordable."
"The Ordinary .2% retinal."
"Use any OTC ret, Ordinary in squalane is good."
"I'm on my second bottle and my skin looks great."
"Look into The Ordinary 1% Retinol in Squalane."
"I am currently using The Ordinary Retinol Serum."
#3
CeraVe
4.1
(11)
"Both of them are very good, would recommend."
"Retinoid: Differin or Retinol: Cerave"
"Either of the Cerave ones... they’re amazing."
"Cerave Skin Renewing Retinol Serum."
"I think a good beginner retinol would be CereVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum."
"I am sensitive combo, mild acne in check."
"My skin is hypersensitive."
"I used the purple for as my starter retinol."
"Recommended by many as a good option for sensitive skin."
"All these 5 products are good."
#4
Medik8
4.1
(10)
"Medik8 Retinal is 12/10!"
"I’m seeing a difference with minimal side effects."
"I enjoyed Medik8 crystal retinal before I switched to tret."
"That's even stronger than the one from The Ordinary."
"The medik8 crystal retinal or the bondi sands baby face."
"Medik8 crystal retinal serum was great for me before moving onto tret."
"You might also consider the Medik8 R-Retinoate line."
"Medik8 Crystal Retinal! The “3” strength has been super gentle for me."
"Medik8 Crystal Retinal 0.01% should be good for you."
"I have been using the Medik8 Retinal 1 (0.01%) as an introduction to it."
#5
Good Molecules
4.3
(7)
"She did not experienced break outs or irritation."
"One of my favorite starters!"
"I have had no problems with these."
"Just finishing the first tube of Good Molecules ($8) .. took forever to finish it."
"Good molecules gentle retinol cream."
"I used Good Molecules then Some By Mi. Mas bet ko Some By Mi."
"Good molecules retinol. Ok siyang retinol for beginners."
#6
SkinBetter
4.8
(6)
"Skinbetter Alpharet is a very gentle yet effective retinol."
"Skinbetter alpharet is great for sensitive skin."
"Super gentle yet so effective. Its retinol with salicylic acid"
"I use the intensive one every night with zero irritation"
"The only retinol i can use is skinbetter alpharet. zero irritation or dryness."
"My intro to retinol was skinbetter’s alpharet and it was great."
#7
Olay
3.9
(7)
"Let her try Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer cream, Fragrance free"
"Fragrance free, also has peptides and niacinamide."
"I use Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer 2x/week."
"Olay regenerist moisturizers good for 40+ skin."
"But not on my face but body and it faded away the scars."
"Retinol creams like Olay retinol 24."
"I started using Olay 24 w/ retinol last week and within a few days of using it at night my skin was burning, dry, and irritated."
#8
Geek and Gorgeous
4.0
(5)
"Geek and Gorgeous, and Naturium have retinal serums."
"Try Geek and Gorgeous the .05 Retinal A-Game Serum."
"I’d recommend geek&gorgeous A-Game retinal 0.05."
"I also use A-game retinal from geek and gorgeous and really like it."
"Geek and Gorgeous A Game 5 is 0.05% retinal, which is a gentle form."
#9
Foxtale
4.8
(4)
"Ugh hands down."
"I have been using foxtale one and it did not cause any breakouts"
"The Foxtale retinol is so good, it's lightweight and makes your skin so bouncy, my pores have visibly reduced in appearance and my scars are fading"
"It’s pretty good."
#10
COSRX
4.5
(4)
"It's been a game-changer! It helps to soothe my skin and prevent irritation."
"I'm using cosrx retinol and its suits me really well"
"I’ve tried COSRX retinol oil - which is very affordable and I like it a lot."
"All these 5 products are good."
#11
The Inkey List
4.3
(4)
"By far the best non-prescription. It’s 11 times more effective than retinol but less irritation."
"Very effective and affordable!"
"I've seen a noticeable improvement in my skin texture."
"I have been on the inkey list retinol, and I haven’t had any reactions, but I still haven’t seen any major difference."
#12
Tretinoin
5.0
(3)
"I use Tret now but have enjoyed both differin and A313."
"Pharmaceutical tretinoin creams do wonders without breaking your wallet!!"
"Honestly nothing compares to tretinoin. Grab a script from your GP."
#13
A313
7.0
(2)
"A313 from French Pharmacy. It’s 10000/10 the best."
"Not lux, but you should try A313."
#14
Neutrogena
4.7
(3)
"If you liked the Neutrogena, they make a stronger version too!"
"That's the most beginner friendly."
"I used to use its Retinol Pro night cream."
#15
Paula's Choice
4.3
(3)
"I love Paula’s Choice, I’ve been using it for years now."
"I heard the Paula’s choice one is the highest concentration after prescription products."
"All these 5 products are good."
#16
Adapalene
4.0
(3)
"That’s the strongest without a prescription. Start slow, 2-3X a week and stay moisturized and use sunblock."
"If you’re in the US, adapalene can be purchased OTC."
"Skip it and get adapalene. apply to dry skin."
#17
Byoma
4.0
(3)
"I just started using the byoma retinol once a week."
"I just started using the byoma retinol once a week."
"I have been using it for a little over a month, and I love it."
#18
Avene
4.0
(3)
"I am currently using Avene Retrinal .05% but am going to try either Naturium retinaldehyde .05."
"I used Avene RetrinAL for years and it was great."
"Avene!"
#19
First Aid Beauty
5.0
(2)
"I have not had any irritation with it."
"Is so good."
#20
Versed
4.5
(2)
"I've absolutely loved it. It's formulated for retinol beginners."
"Versed Press Restart!"
#21
Sunday Riley
4.5
(2)
"I've been using Sunday Riley high dose retinoid 3 days a week and tazorac (Rx) 4x/week while my skin becomes completely retinized."
"Sunday Riley."
#22
Skinmedica
4.0
(2)
"I tried skinmedica 0.3 retinol as a beginner and it has been great."
"Skinmedica 0.25 is moisturizing as well as not harsh."
#23
EGA
3.5
(2)
"Ega night cream is really good!"
"I am presently using EGA night cream but its heavy i dont like it."
#24
Musely
5.0
(1)
"You can do an online consultation with a dermatologist and they will prescribe a compounded Tretinoin cream."
#25
Alpha
5.0
(1)
"Alpha ret - its a game changer."
#26
Skin-A
5.0
(1)
"If you have a budget of 2k for retinol, go to a derm and get a prescription instead. skin-a, adapco, tracnesan are all cheap and available easily on pharmacies."
#27
asap
5.0
(1)
"I really noticed a difference when I went off it."
#28
Frank Body
5.0
(1)
"Doesn’t irritate my skin and sinks in nicely."
#29
The Potions
5.0
(1)
"It’s working great! Just emptied my second one."
#30
B&B
5.0
(1)
"Been working perfectly for the last couple of years."
#31
RoC
5.0
(1)
"It's very gentle."
#32
Beauty Pie
5.0
(1)
"It’s absolutely great."
#33
Maelove
4.0
(1)
"Maelove."
#34
Retinal
4.0
(1)
"I would go for retinAl instead of otc retinol."
#35
SkinMedica
4.0
(1)
"SkinMedica."
#36
Allies of Skin
4.0
(1)
"Allies of Skin Midnight Courage Oil."
#37
Obagi
4.0
(1)
"My Derm recommended Obagi’s Retivance."
#38
Goldbond
4.0
(1)
"Ppl rave about goldbond retinol lotion being inexpensive and effective, just bought it myself."
#39
Theramid
4.0
(1)
"I am testing out Theramid’s Clinical Vitamin A."
#40
Herbivore
4.0
(1)
"Try bakuchiol! It’s a plant based retinol alternative."
#41
Alpha Skincare
4.0
(1)
"Alpha Skincare 12% glycolic acid body lotion - reasonably priced and effective."
#42
Organic Promise
4.0
(1)
"Its beginner friendly too since retinol can be harsh initially."
#43
Soul Apothecary
4.0
(1)
"May iba't ibang strengths sila 0.1, 0.2, and 1%."
#44
Klued
4.0
(1)
"Good for beginners."
#45
No7
4.0
(1)
"All these 5 products are good."
#46
Skin A
4.0
(1)
"Skin A has worked better for me"
#47
No. 7
4.0
(1)
"No. 7 retinol serum 1.5"
#48
Deconstruct
4.0
(1)
"Budget friendly and very basic"
#49
SkinCeuticals
4.0
(1)
"It’s pricey but you can find it discounted."
#50
Kiehl’s
4.0
(1)
"I love the Kiehl’s retinol! It’s a microdose."
#51
Hero Cosmetics
4.0
(1)
"I liked the hero cosmetics retinol."
#52
Naturium
4.0
(1)
"My fav non prescription option."
#53
Goodal
4.0
(1)
"The Goodal one has come in clutch."
#54
Reequil
2.0
(1)
"I am using reequil retinol (0.1%) and it breaks me out so bad."
#55
Requil
2.0
(1)
"Try the pharmacy one or requil's retinol."
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