retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯl 
-ˌnōl
: the chief and typical vitamin A C20H29OH that is a highly unsaturated alicyclic alcohol used in various forms in medicine and nutrition
Examples of retinol in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This product is packed with a ton of retinol and hydrating ingredients that work to erase fine lines while boosting the skin’s radiance.
—
Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
That’s thanks to its main ingredient, retinol, which is key in addressing these major signs of aging, Dr. Zubritsky says.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 June 2024
And there was education that needed to be done: Some of the brand’s products contain ingredients like retinol, a form of vitamin A that can smooth fine lines, and glycolic acid, which helps resurface skin.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 20 June 2024
Once that has completely dried, go ahead and apply retinol.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for retinol 
Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
That’s thanks to its main ingredient, retinol, which is key in addressing these major signs of aging, Dr. Zubritsky says.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 June 2024
And there was education that needed to be done: Some of the brand’s products contain ingredients like retinol, a form of vitamin A that can smooth fine lines, and glycolic acid, which helps resurface skin.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 20 June 2024
Once that has completely dried, go ahead and apply retinol.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for retinol
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'retinol.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near retinol
Cite this Entry
“Retinol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinol. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl
-ˌōl
: the most common form of vitamin A
Medical Definition
retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl
-ˌōl
-ˌōl
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share