Skin experts deem vitamin A derivatives like retinol as the holy grail ingredient for anti-aging. Its skin-renewing benefits makes it the answer to a long list of common skincare concerns—acne, wrinkles, and dark spots, included. In fact, even if you have none of those issues, having retinol product in your regimen is a great way to prevent them from ever coming up (don't forget to wear sunscreen in the day time, too!).
If you've been meaning to try this wonder ingredient, here are some picks you can find from the drugstore for your test run:
Pond's Age Miracle Eye Cream
Unlike your typical moisturizing eye cream, this firming treatment helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles with what Pond's calls their Retinol-C Complex. It works round the clock to liven up tired eyes, too, keeping your skin moisturized and fading dark circles along the way.
POND'S Age Miracle eye cream, P504, Watson's
Celeteque Advanced Anti-Aging Age Spot Erasing Serum
This product from Celeteque is one of the most affordable retinol serums in the market right now, making it perfect for introducing the anti-aging ingredient into your routine. It can do wonders for both blemishes and different types of pigmentation, whether you have acne marks, melasma, age spots, or even freckles.
CELETEQUE Advanced Anti-Aging Age Spot Erasing serum, P899, Watson's
L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Aging Night Cream
Retinol works best at night, so it only makes sense to have it in your night cream. This one from L'oreal has pro-retinal A for that wrinkle-reducing boost, centella asiatica for soothing and hydration, and more age-defying ingredients that'll help deliver tighter, plumper skin at each use.
L'OREAL Paris Revitalift anti-aging night cream, P849, Watson's
Pixi Retinol Tonic
If you can't commit to a potent dose of retinol yet, this hydrating toner from Pixi can be your gentle, non-committal introduction with other cool benefits. Because next to having time-release retinol, it has another skin-plumping ingredient: Peptides. Like retinol, this can help boost your skin's collagen and give it a more youthful appearance.
PIXI retinol tonic, P1050, Glamour Box
Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturiser Fragrance-Free
Olay's original Regenerist night cream was already a cult-favorite for anti-aging, but this retinol-infused version is its more powerful form yet. Next to providing all-day hydration, it helps reveal glowing, younger-looking skin with a potent retinol complex and niacinamide. The best part? It's lightweight and fragrance-free, so you can try it regardless of your skin type.
OLAY Regenerist Retinol24 night moisturiser fragrance-free, P1999, Watson's
This story originally appeared on FemaleNetwork.com. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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