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7 Gentle Retinol Products That Won't Irritate Your Skin

It's time to stop being afraid of retinol

Does it get any lovelier than Eve Lom? This ultra-luxurious serum is quite the treat and the encapsulated retinol is gentle yet effective.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BY ROSIE NARASAKI | APR 6, 2018 | SHARES
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