First Aid Beauty is known for its sensitive skin-safe products and ideology, and this retinol serum is no different. Thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid, colloidal oatmeal and ceramides, the formula is very gentle and hydrating — and the 0.25-percent retinol ensures you'll wake up to a brighter, clearer complexion.
Does it get any lovelier than Eve Lom? This ultra-luxurious serum is quite the treat and the encapsulated retinol is gentle yet effective.
The Ordinary offers many concentrations of retinol but if you're a little gun-shy around the ingredient, this is a good place to start. The lightweight squalane base is oh-so-hydrating, and the 2-percent retinoid makes a noticeable difference without any harsh effects.
Since it's specially formulated for sensitive skin, this treatment happens to be great for retinol newbies. With its richness and effectiveness, a tiny dot is all you need to kickstart your skin care routine.
Oddly enough, this serum doesn't actually have retinol in it, rather a botanical extract called bakuchiol that's said to have retinol-like effects, minus the potential side effects.
