Best Overall Retinol Serum
Youth to the People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum
With retinaldehyde—the most potent form of retinol, next to a prescription—and niacinamide, a vitamin that boosts healthy-looking skin, this serum is a powerhouse of anti-aging ingredients that claims to show results in just weeks.
Best Multi-Vitamin Retinol Serum
Malin + Goetz Retinol Correcting Serum
With vitamins A, C, and E, this retinol serum works overtime to protect your skin from environmental pollutants and UV exposure, which rapidly speed up the appearance of aging.
Best High-End Retinol Serum
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Retinol Renewal Serum
Don't worry—you'll get bang for your buck with this one. The lightweight serum feels luxe on your skin, and is packed with a high dose of retinol for visible results.
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Best Go-To Retinol Serum
The Inkey List Retinol Anti-Aging Serum
The Inkey List is heralded in the skincare community for being simple, but effective. This affordable serum is no-nonsense, and promotes smoother, less wrinkled skin.
Best Gentle Retinol Serum
CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
CeraVe is a classic, and their retinol serum does not disappoint. Ceramides and retinol reduce not only signs of aging, but also post-acne marks and the appearance of pores.
Best Potent Retinol Serum
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
Whatever your concern is—loose skin, wrinkles, uneven texture—, Paula's Choice addresses it with a powerful retinol serum that uses vitamin C and peptides to target signs of aging.
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Best Nighttime Retinol Serum
Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil
Because you're supposed to use retinol at night, this serum is developed to sink perfectly into your skin for a comfy sleep. You might even notice more youthful, radiant skin by morning.
Another Gentle Retinol Serum
Kiehl's Since 1851 Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum
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Kiehl's is a go-to for most skincare users—ol' reliable. Their potent retinol serum has ceramides and peptides to further a luminous complexion and reduce signs of aging, and the fragrance-free and paraben-free formula is friendly to all skin types.
Best Affordable Retinol Serum
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Small but mighty, The Ordinary has a pure retinol serum that targets signs of aging directly. No nonsense or frills here.
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Best Retinol Serum for Sensitive Skin
La Roche-Posay Retinol Face Serum with Vitamin B3
With vitamin B3, this hypoallergenic retinol serum is formulated to target lines, wrinkles, and sun damage without feeling heavy on your skin.
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