Anyone interested in skincare has probably already heard about retinol. Although it may sound like an intimidating ingredient at first (with various side effects like purging and dry skin), it actually does wonders for your skin once you get past that stage!
To give you a quick refresher, retinol is a type of retinoid that's a derivative of vitamin A, but unlike retinoid, it can be bought over-the-counter. However, this doesn’t mean retinol is any less effective at addressing skin concerns like wrinkles, acne, and dark spots! It's also capable of boosting the production of collagen and elastin, while also increasing cell turnover which especially works well for mature skin.
Since retinol can make your skin more sensitive to the sun’s rays, it's best to incorporate it to your evening skincare routine with a product like a night cream. Follow this up with a broad spectrum sunscreen during the day to reap the ingredient's full benefits!
If you want to wake up with visibly refreshed looking skin, keep reading because we’ve listed down a few night creams that contain retinol for better skin days ahead.
Best Retinol Night Creams
1. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
Whatever skin type you have, this night cream from Murad won't let you down. Containing ingredients like niacinamide and picolinamide, you can expect great results as these aid in supporting the skin’s natural protective barrier. This cream also boasts three different retinol technologies that make it such a convenient product for effectively addressing skin dullness and aging problems while still keeping it gentle.
Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream, P4323, MURAD, Rustan's
2. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
This intensive retinol cream definitely packs a punch, so start introducing this product slowly into your beauty routine at first. That being said, once your skin gets used to the 1.0% vegan retinol, you’ll notice visibly bouncy and replenished skin that leaves you wondering why you didn’t use it sooner! Another ingredient it contains is Vitamin F which is a fatty acid that targets skin texture and works to improve it for that oh-so-supple complexion.
A-Passioni Retinol Cream, $74 (approximately P3811), DRUNK ELEPHANT, drunkelephant.com
3. Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer
If you want a particularly rich and hydrating night cream that can last for hours, give the Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer a shot! It locks in all the good stuff your skin could ever ask for with its blend of ingredients like vitamin B3 (better known as niacinamide) and amino peptides which deliver amazing skin perks from reducing fine lines and dark spots, and addressing an uneven skin tone.
Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer, P1999, OLAY, Watsons
4. Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules
Looking for retinol in a more potent form? Try Elizabeth Arden's retinol capsules, which are 76% more potent than unencapsulated retinol since it protects the formula from light or air that reduces its efficacy. One capsule is measured to perfection for just the right amount to use each time, so you don’t have to worry about using too much product. Among its other notable ingredients are ceramides, peptides, and different moisturizing oils, all of which work their hydrating magic on the skin.
Retinol Ceramide Capsules, P2859, ELIZABETH ARDEN, Lazada
5. The Inkey List Retinol
Probably the most budget and beginner-friendly product in this list, The Inkey List’s Retinol is a good option to choose when first delving into the world of retinol. It’s a slow-release retinol—meaning it helps your skin build-up to the ingredient with less risk of irritation occurring. This product also has nurturing ingredients like antioxidants and hyaluronic acid for an overall healthier skin appearance.
Retinol, P700, THE INKEY LIST, Sephora
6. It Cosmetics Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-In-Cream
The star ingredient in this serum and cream hybrid is what they call dual retinol—a blend of both free and encapsulated retinol that It Cosmetics claims can reach 15 layers into the surface of the skin in one hour. It’s a great daily retinol that can easily be integrated into your beauty routine, plus it’s also infused with bitamin B5 and E if you want soothing ingredients to balance out the actives.
Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-In-Cream, P3642, IT COSMETICS, Sephora
7. Mary Kay Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 Set
While not exactly a night cream, Mary Kay's Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 Set is a powerful serum and moisturizer duo that together, delivers transformative results! The first step to using it is the Retinol 0.5 serum, which has users impressed by how much it improved skin smoothness and enhanced radiance! For the second step, slather on the Calm + Restore Facial Milk for soothing and moisture thanks to its four special plant oils, glycerin, and squalene.
Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 Set, P7,000, MARY KAY, marykay.com.ph
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