How to Use retinoid in a Sentence

retinoid

noun
Definition of retinoidnext
  • But that doesn't mean retinoids aren't right for you and your goals.
    — Catherine Devine, Allure, 18 Apr. 2020
  • Retinol isn’t the only over-the-counter retinoid out there—or the gentlest.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Dec. 2021
  • All the details, below. Are retinol and retinoids the same thing?
    — Margaux Anbouba, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Here are the retinoid and retinol formulas to put on your radar.
    — Deanna Pai, CNN Underscored, 30 June 2020
  • The main ingredient of the oil is retinol, which is a type of retinoid.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Then, apply your retinoid over the whole face, down the neck, and across the décolletage.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Also known as tretinoin, retinoic acid is the most bioavailable retinoid.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 May 2021
  • Many of us already use some form of retinoid on our facial skin.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 June 2023
  • Start by applying your retinoid just two or three nights a week.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 3 Nov. 2017
  • Differin Gel is one of the best products for those of any age with acne-prone skin as it’s an over-the-counter retinoid.
    — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Using a pea-sized amount of retinoid to cover the entire face will suffice.
    — ELLE, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Differin is well known for being the first over-the-counter prescription-grade retinoid on the market.
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2023
  • Laser treatments and retinoids build it up; UV rays and free radicals tear it down.
    — Allure, 17 Aug. 2018
  • If your retinoid is a night cream (usually in a jar), use just enough to cover your face in a sheer layer of cream.
    — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Retinoids turn off some of the bad genes turned on by ultraviolet light.
    — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, 15 May 2017
  • Bae adds that retinoids can also reduce prevent laugh lines that may appear near the eyes.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Almost as well as a prescription retinoid, says Schultz.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Oct. 2017
  • For the many serums, cleansers, retinoids, and assorted lotions that The Ordinary has launched over the years, the brand has never released a face mask.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 17 May 2019
  • What is retinol exactly, and what’s the difference between an Rx retinoid and an over-the-counter version?
    — Nicole Catanese, Good Housekeeping, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Just make sure to apply sunscreen behind any retinoids.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Then comes the retinyl propionate, a retinoid that's not super common in skin-care products these days.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 28 July 2021
  • Try the Luna Sleeping Oil (reg. $55), a gentle retinoid that’ll cost you only $39 until the end of Wednesday.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022
  • Some retinoids, antibiotics, and blood pressure medicines make your skin sensitive to the sun's UV rays.
    — Melanie Rud, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The gel rolls over skin, calms redness, and intercepts pimples with a slow-release retinoid.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • But get this: Combining retinoids with island hopping may even be a good thing.
    — Brooke Le Poer Trench, Allure, 13 June 2018
  • Either way, after a few weeks of nightly use, my cheeks did look slightly tighter and smoother, and all without retinoids.
    — Claire Valentine, The Cut, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Retinol is a form of retinoid that comes stacked with vitamin A and helps skin recover from signs of aging and even acne.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • Made with sensitive skin in mind, Summer Fridays launched a gentle serum with two forms of retinoids—retinol and retinyl linoleate.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2023
  • My favorite retinoid to start with would be the Skinbetter Science alpharet overnight cream.
    — Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Still, certain ingredients can help, with retinoids being among the best.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 June 2024

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