How to Use retinol in a Sentence
retinol
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And then, of course, the most important thing is a retinol.
—Glamour, 7 Apr. 2022
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And before bed, dab your face with a retinol cream or serum.
—Garrett Munce, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
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This, paired with the retinol, prevents dryness and loss of firmness.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
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Even though the retinol isn’t very strong, it’s made such a massive difference in my skin.
—Caitie Kelly Devorah Lev-Tov Zoe Ruffner Caitie Kelly Jameson Montgomery, New York Times, 13 June 2024
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As for the rest of her routine, the 46-year-old keeps it simple with cleanser, sunscreen during the day, and retinol at night.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 3 July 2023
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The Moonlight Retinol Super Serum is a retinol that smells amazing.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 8 May 2022
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For skin types that can handle it, retinol is a must for fighting signs of aging.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
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That's where Versed's gentle retinol serum comes into play.
—Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 1 June 2023
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Stock up on the brand’s best-selling products, like retinol serums and soothing oat peptide cleansers, while the sale lasts.
—Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
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Use it in the morning after your vitamin C serum or in the evening before your retinol.
—Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
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Some serums direct the consumer to only apply at night, such as those made with retinol.
—April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022
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Enter: the eye-area safe retinol that will help banish the evidence of sleepless nights.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 6 Dec. 2022
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It's designed with retinol and peptides to amp up the moisture barrier in your skin.
—Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022
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The top two are retinol, either over-the-counter or prescription, and salicylic acid.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
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Once that has completely dried, go ahead and apply retinol.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
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VitaLift includes retinol and par-elastyl, which help fight wrinkles.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
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It should be noted that none of the creams on our list contain retinol, and in fact some were indeed tried out by expectant testers.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023
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Overnight Repair Treatment, a hand cream infused with retinol.
—Elise Tabin, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Dec. 2022
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Many of the products are spiked with retinol, which can make your skin sensitized with sun exposure.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 29 Aug. 2022
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With retinol and SPF 2o, this product targets signs of aging like dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles to give your skin a youthful glow.
—ELLE, 28 June 2022
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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
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For example, commit to using retinol three nights a week and a peptide serum in between.
—Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 3 Nov. 2023
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This serum balm is made with retinol which improves the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and overall texture.
—Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 2 Sep. 2022
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Studies have shown that those who use products with at least 0.4 percent retinol three times a week for six months have seen a decrease in wrinkles.
—Ebony Williams, ajc, 20 June 2022
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This could be because, with each use, my hands are coated in a safe level of retinol, colloidal oatmeal, and panthenol.
—Stixx Matthews, Essence, 20 Feb. 2024
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Orveda takes a firm stance on anti-aging: No retinol, ever.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2022
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Helen points out that retinol can actually cause more harm than good.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 11 Apr. 2023
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The category includes retinol, which is often found in over-the-counter products and is used to reduce signs of aging.
—Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
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Slowly increase the strength of your retinol over time so your skin has time to acclimate to this ingredient.
—Dr. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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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
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