retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯl 
-ˌnōl
: the chief and typical vitamin A C20H29OH that is a highly unsaturated alicyclic alcohol used in various forms in medicine and nutrition
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Avoid products containing potent alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids and retinol, Galamgam said.
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Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The cream has Vitamin E and retinol to soothe and tighten.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Editor’s tip: Unlike retinol, bakuchiol is super gentle, even for sensitive skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
Snag the Cetaphil Healthy Renew Anti-Aging Face Serum to get the benefits of retinol without the dryness and irritation.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The cream has Vitamin E and retinol to soothe and tighten.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Editor’s tip: Unlike retinol, bakuchiol is super gentle, even for sensitive skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
Snag the Cetaphil Healthy Renew Anti-Aging Face Serum to get the benefits of retinol without the dryness and irritation.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Retinol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinol. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl
-ˌōl
: the most common form of vitamin A
Medical Definition
retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl
-ˌōl
-ˌōl
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