retinoic acid
noun
ret·i·no·ic acid
ˌre-tə-ˈnō-ik- 
: either of two isomers of an acid C20H28O2 derived from vitamin A and used in the treatment of acne:
a
b
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Clinically tested on sensitive skin, the product is formulated with soothing bisabolol and oat, as well as a retinol complex that’s infused with the anti-aging, retinoic acid ester HPR.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
Retinol can commonly be found in over-the-counter skincare products (no prescription necessary), while prescription retinoids like Tretinoin contain retinoic acid, a more active retinoid with a higher potential to irritate the skin, especially for new users.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
To be clear, retinoid is the general term for the group of molecules that react with retinoic acid receptors on the skin to address age spots, texture, and wrinkles.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 July 2024
Once in the skin, it’s converted into retinoic acid, which can work on multiple levels to improve skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 July 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
Retinol can commonly be found in over-the-counter skincare products (no prescription necessary), while prescription retinoids like Tretinoin contain retinoic acid, a more active retinoid with a higher potential to irritate the skin, especially for new users.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
To be clear, retinoid is the general term for the group of molecules that react with retinoic acid receptors on the skin to address age spots, texture, and wrinkles.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 July 2024
Once in the skin, it’s converted into retinoic acid, which can work on multiple levels to improve skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 July 2024
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retinoic acid
noun
ret·i·no·ic acid
ˌret-ᵊn-ˌō-ik-
: either of two isomers of an acid C20H28O2 derived from vitamin A and used especially in the treatment of acne:
a
or all-trans-retinoic acid
: tretinoin
b
or 13-cis-retinoic acid
: isotretinoin
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