How to Use retinol in a Sentence

retinol

noun
  • Ready to use a retinol serum, but not sure where to start?
    Megan McIntyre, Town & Country, 23 Sep. 2020
  • And then, of course, the most important thing is a retinol.
    Glamour, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Your skin doesn't get stressed out, and your retinol cream is free to do its job.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2021
  • And before bed, dab your face with a retinol cream or serum.
    Garrett Munce, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
  • The main ingredient of the oil is retinol, which is a type of retinoid.
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 4 Mar. 2021
  • That said, retinol and hyaluronic acid are a match made in heaven.
    Cristina Mueller, Glamour, 15 July 2021
  • This RoC retinol serum is less than $20, and this Olay night cream is 26 percent off!
    Rebecca Carhart, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2021
  • This, paired with the retinol, prevents dryness and loss of firmness.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • Peptides, collagen, retinol and more plump and fill the area around the mouth to take years of damage off the skin.
    Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 28 June 2024
  • Even though the retinol isn’t very strong, it’s made such a massive difference in my skin.
    Caitie Kelly Devorah Lev-Tov Zoe Ruffner Caitie Kelly Jameson Montgomery, New York Times, 13 June 2024
  • As for the rest of her routine, the 46-year-old keeps it simple with cleanser, sunscreen during the day, and retinol at night.
    Kayla Blanton, SELF, 3 July 2023
  • The Moonlight Retinol Super Serum is a retinol that smells amazing.
    Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 8 May 2022
  • Also, tretinoin and over-the-counter retinols should never be combined.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
  • This new retinol body wash by Olay helps improve your body’s tone and texture over time.
    Kasey Caminiti, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
  • For skin types that can handle it, retinol is a must for fighting signs of aging.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Below, 15 of the best retinol serums and creams to consider this season.
    Kari Molvar, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
  • Retinal may be lesser known than retinol but all the best skincare brands are on board.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
  • That's where Versed's gentle retinol serum comes into play.
    Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 1 June 2023
  • She’s the queen of the clear complexion, all the way down to her age-targeting products like this new retinol eye cream.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2021
  • Save the retinol, deep-pore cleansing masks, and razor shaves for another day—tonight centers on the peel and the peel alone.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Stock up on the brand’s best-selling products, like retinol serums and soothing oat peptide cleansers, while the sale lasts.
    Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • The retinol serum can help improve signs of aging, large pores and uneven skin texture.
    Shari Uyehara, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2020
  • Use it in the morning after your vitamin C serum or in the evening before your retinol.
    Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Some serums direct the consumer to only apply at night, such as those made with retinol.
    April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022
  • Is there a difference between retinol and retinoic acid?
    April Long, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2020
  • In the evenings, use retinol for anti-aging, which helps fight against fine lines and smoothing out your texture.
    Lydia T. Blanco, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The packaging on over-the-counter items should clearly state which kind of retinoid is in the product; one of the most commonly seen is retinol.
    Washington Post, 4 May 2021
  • Use a retinoid or retinol The next-most popular piece of advice was to use a topical retinoid.
    Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
  • These skincare gems are infused with retinol and hyaluronic acid, providing your skin with a bright and refreshed look with each use.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Henry agrees and adds parabens, sulfates, any forms of retinoids or retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and other harsh exfoliants to the list of things to avoid.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024

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