retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid 
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
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Retinol is a vitamin A derivative and only one of several types of retinoids.
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Others have conditions like seborrhea, and retinoids can worsen that, too.
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While cold sores are treated with antivirals, pimples can be managed with antibiotics, retinoids, or OTC products.
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Typically, instructions will tell you to apply your retinoid before your moisturizer.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
Others have conditions like seborrhea, and retinoids can worsen that, too.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
While cold sores are treated with antivirals, pimples can be managed with antibiotics, retinoids, or OTC products.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Typically, instructions will tell you to apply your retinoid before your moisturizer.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
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retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯid
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
retinoid
adjective
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