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In our pick of the best retinol cream for every skin issue below, as well as our expert retinol and retinoid explainer, we guide you through the maze. Plus, often in the latest formulations, different retinoids are combined in unique complexes, all with their own claims and impressive-sounding, but sometimes confusing, percentage levels.īut not to worry. To make matters more confusing, 'cosmetic retinoids', which are siblings of retinol, tweaked so as to have less irritant potential, are effective at different percentages. Higher percentage of retinol (0.5 per cent to 1 per cent) can tackle deeper wrinkles and pronounced uneven skin tone, but you want to try to work your way up to these by starting on lower strengths first and allowing your skin to get used to the potentially irritating active. “Percentages of as little as 0.01 per cent retinol are proven to be effective at improving multiple signs of ageing, reducing pore size and overall improving the health of your skin, when used consistently” says Paula Begoun of Paula’s Choice.įor improving uneven skin tone, texture or a loss of firmness, retinol percentages between 0.1 and 0.4 per cent can start to deliver results in as little as two weeks. If you’re new to retinol or you have sensitive or dry skin, go for lower-strength retinol - you'll be surprised how much the ingredient can benefit the skin even at a low percentage.
It's no surprise given the superstar ingredient's ability to improve fine lines, spots, texture and tone, and we are glad to see so many clever formulas that maximise its skin-normalising powers while minimising its irritant potential. L'Oreal Paris has recently added a retinol cream to its line-up to sit alongside its retinol serum, while smaller brands such as Trinny London consider a retinoid an essential part of their skincare offering. When it comes to the best retinol cream or serum, there are is a mind-boggling number to choose from, with pretty much every well-known skincare brand having its own unique formula: Clinique, Olay, No7, Lancome and Estee Lauder are just a few big names that have embraced the mightly vitamin A derivative.
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