GH Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Danusia Wnek recommends the retinoid adapalene, previously only available via prescription, for those with acne-prone skin.

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In calculations with the Cutometer machine, which gauges skin laxity, it raised firmness 31%, but some users noted a bit of irritation or breakouts. Turn to this high-strength 1% retinol night treatment from No7 to even out skin tone and texture issues like broken capillaries and milia.L'Oréal Paris is committed to continually improving the impact of its products throughout the product lifecycle, including the production and anticipated usage. I often stay away from scrubs because I find that they can irritate my skin, but I was less intimidated by this formula because the tiny scrubbing pearls were suspended in a smooth-feeling gel. The GH Seal star raised skin’s firmness by 27% over four weeks of use per the Lab’s Cutometer machine, which measures skin laxity. Packed with proven anti-aging actives including retinoids and peptides blended with exfoliating acids, this powerful yet gentle night treatment is also enhanced with hydrators like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. The Lab's before-and-after digital imaging showed the most improvement in lifting and tightenin g neck skin of all products tested over 12 weeks of use.

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retinol moisturizer used once daily significantly improved the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation, elasticity, firmness and photodamage after eight weeks. The GH Beauty Lab has a long history of testing anti-aging products that contain retinol, from serums to moisturizers and more.

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Bright Reveal 12% [Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid] Dark Spot Serum is suitable for all skin types, including mature skin and sensitive skin. Perfect for those with sensitive complexions, this GH Beauty Award winner and Seal star Mary Kay retinol kit is a gradual regimen made to build tolerance over time. Retinoid' is an umbrella term used to classify topical vitamin A and all its derivatives, including both over-the-counter and prescription forms," Wnek explains.She has over 15 years of experience under her belt, starting her career as an assistant beauty editor at GH in 2007, and working in the beauty departments of SELF and Fitness magazines.

Tackle wrinkles with Exuviance’s light, gel-like lotion, which was a winner of the GH Beauty Lab's anti-aging night cream test for reducing lines, thanks to a smoothing trio of retinol, glycolic acid and peptides. Retinol works by speeding up skin cell turnover, which increases collagen production and decreases its breakdown, explains GH Beauty Lab Executive Director Birnur Aral, Ph. Look for nourishing ingredients like peptides, niacinamide, hylauronic acid, shea butter and bisabolol to indicate a gentle formula. Retinol is known to degrade when exposed to air and light, so it's important to seek out products with opaque and airtight packaging or look for 'encapsulated' on the label to ensure efficacy," Wnek advises. It rated highest with Lab testers for immediately moisturizing skin so it looked “plumper and smoother," as one described.A GH Beauty Award winner and Seal star from the Beauty Lab’s go-to brand for wrinkle-smoothing retinol, these portable single-use capsules are precisely-dosed, perfect for beginners to avoid over-using the ingredient. Here's how it works: head to the doctor for a five-minute consultation and leave with a unique custom serum formula, which doses retinol depending on your skin's needs.