Skin care
Why You Need a Daytime Retinol Now
The latest crop of retinol products don't fight wrinkles and discoloration while you sleep -- they do it during the day. Find out how to use retinol, and why you should
Best for multitasking Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Day SPF 30, $19.99
If you're not a fan of layering half a dozen products on your face and neck every morning, you’ll love this one. In addition to retinol, it's got a little bit of everything else you need -- from antioxidants to moisturizing ingredients -- so it can replace your treatment products and your lotion. (However, you should still apply more sunscreen on top -- annoying, we know, but totally necessary.) New York City dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD, likes this product because it works quickly -- you'll see a change in a week. She says it has to do with a combination of Accelerated Retinol SA (a retinol that works all day long) and glucose, which keeps the retinol molecule from breaking down before it gets a chance to get to work on your cells.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Best for breakouts
If you're not a fan of layering half a dozen products on your face and neck every morning, you’ll love this one. In addition to retinol, it's got a little bit of everything else you need -- from antioxidants to moisturizing ingredients -- so it can replace your treatment products and your lotion. (However, you should still apply more sunscreen on top -- annoying, we know, but totally necessary.) New York City dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD, likes this product because it works quickly -- you'll see a change in a week. She says it has to do with a combination of Accelerated Retinol SA (a retinol that works all day long) and glucose, which keeps the retinol molecule from breaking down before it gets a chance to get to work on your cells.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Best for breakouts
3 of 8
related stories
Skin care
The Best Sunscreens for Your Skin
Health & beauty
Road Test: In-Salon vs. At-Home Treatments
you might also like
Back
to top
