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12 Of The Best Retinol Products That Deliver Results Without Harshness

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12 Of The Best Retinol Products That Deliver Results Without Harshness

All thanks to added skin-soothers and special formulations

by Harper's BAZAAR Staff  /   March 7, 2022

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Often misunderstood as an ingredient that could potentially cause skin irritation, these retinol formulations feature technological breakthroughs to ensure that they have a gentle action on skin while retaining retinol’s powerful rejuvenating properties. Whether they contain a synergistic blend of ingredients that complement one another or are made with time-release abilities to have a gradual and prolonged effect on skin, here are the best retinol products to try for visible results sans irritation.

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12 Of The Best Retinol Products That Deliver Results Without Harshness
Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Overnight Serum, about $134 (30ml), Dr. Dennis Gross at Sephora
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Taking a two-pronged approach to anti-ageing, this powerful serum features a combination of ferulic acid and retinol to firm and reduce the appearance wrinkles while you get your beauty sleep. Super antioxidant ferulic acid neutralises free radicals that have accumulated over the day while retinol stimulates collagen renewal for healthier, brighter and smoother skin. It is also supercharged with niacinamide, which optimises the performance of the other ingredients, minimises irritation and enhances skin glow.

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Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil, $179 (30ml), Tata Harper at Sephora
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Another choice pick for those who prefer an oil format, this one blends rosehip seed oil, with retinoic acid to transform dull and rough skin into a plump and bright complexion. Plus, the brand’s Estate Grown Beauty Complex also features extracts of arnica, borage, alfalfa, elderberry, meadowsweet and calendula to replenish skin with essentials minerals, vitamins and fatty acids for a healthier, more resilient complexion.

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Superstar Retinol Night Oil, $155 (30ml), Pestle & Mortar at Anthropologie
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If you want a product that serves the purpose of a retinol serum but gives your skin the nourishment of a face oil, look no further. With a base of cold pressed grape seed oil, it combines two non-irritating retinol derivatives, so your skin drinks it up sans irritation to reduce pore size, boost elasticity and improve skin luminosity.

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Advanced Retinol Intensive Night Moisturizer, $138 (50ml), StriVectin at Harrods
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As one of the authorities in retinol use in skincare, StriVectin has improved the formulations of its retinol products consistently over the years. Thanks to its proprietary NIA-114 technology, this nighttime moisturiser optimises the efficacy of retinol while fortifying skin’s moisture barrier and keeping environmental hazards at bay. It also contains Copper Tripeptides to deliver the benefits of retinol without any irritation for younger-looking skin.

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Overnight Retinol Repair, $120 (30ml), Dermalogica at Selfridges
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Featuring microencapsulated 0.5 percent pure retinol, the skin-renewing ingredient is slowly released into the skin as you get your sleep to work in tandem with your body’s self-renewal cycle. Moreover, vitamin C improves skin discolouration, bioenergised copper amino acid complex improves skin firmness and ceramides strengthens skin’s barrier function. To use, mix one part of the Overnight Retinol Repair with a maximum of three parts of the Buffer Cream enclosed before applying onto cleansed, dry skin. Also avoid mixing with other products when using this to reduce the risk of irritation.

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Luna Sleeping Night Oil, $153 (35ml), Sunday Riley at Sephora
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Featuring a retinol ester complex, this overnight face oil reduces the appearance of ageing like fine lines, enlarged pores, rough skin, age spots and dullness for a revitalised complexion. Moreover, it is infused with blue tansy and German chamomile essential oils to help soothe skin and neutralise any signs of irritation. Botanical extracts also further condition and nourish skin for your healthiest skin yet.

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Vital-Perfection Wrinklelift Cream, $128 (15ml), Shiseido at KrisShop
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Designed to be used specifically on visible wrinkles, this wrinkle-correcting cream uses Shiseido’s VP8 technology to deliver pure retinol deep into skin layers to speed up collagen production so fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed. At the same time, it also protects skin against moisture loss and improves skin radiance.

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Skin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate, $95 (30ml), First Aid Beauty at Sephora
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Perfect for first-timers or those with sensitive skin types, this gentle formula features the brand’s proprietary Skin Saver Complex to ensure maximum benefits with minimum irritation. Furthermore, it is also fortified with sensitive skin-friendly ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, colloidal oatmeal, allantoin and ceramides, which soothe, boost hydration and improves moisture retention. Plus, vitamins C and E also condition, brighten and protects the skin.

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Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum, $115 (30ml), Peter Thomas Roth at Sephora
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Featuring encapsulated retinol, vitamin C and vitamin E, this nighttime serum gradually releases retinol into your skin for a gentler effect. Plus, vitamins C and E also provides skin-brightening, antioxidants, moisture-retention and skin-firming benefits for a healthier, younger-looking complexion.

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Retinol Tonic, $24 (100ml), Pixi at Sephora
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Following its best-selling Glow Tonic, which accelerates cellular turnover with glycolic acid, the Retinol Tonic is a toner that gently and gradually renews skin with continued use. Over time, this blend of retinol and jasmine flower reinforces skin’s moisture barrier, improves skin radiance and even softens the appearance of wrinkles.

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A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream, $108 (30ml), Drunk Elephant at Sephora
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Thanks to a combination of retinol and a blend of peptides, botanical oils and antioxidants, the skin-replenishing benefits of retinol are bolstered in this new formula from Drunk Elephant, which also minimises redness and irritation. Peptides restore skin resilience and improves skin clarity, botanical oils repair the skin barrier layer for better moisture retention while antioxidants shield skin against environmental hazards for a healthier, smoother, plumper and more refined complexion. Plus, it comes with a deluxe-sized B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum to keep skin supple.

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Wrinkle Correcting Concentrate, $230 (20ml), Clé de Peau Beauté at Takashimaya
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Formulated to improve the depth and length of visible wrinkles, this targeted anti-wrinkle serum uses pure retinol to stimulate collagen synthesis and maintain skin elasticity. Use directly on areas of concern, particularly around the eyes, glabellar lines and nasolabial folds to improve even deep wrinkles which have formed due to repeated facial expressions. It is also fortified with the brand’s Illuminating Complex which boosts hydration and radiance at the same time.

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