How to Use retinol in a Sentence

retinol

noun
Definition of retinolnext
  • And then, of course, the most important thing is a retinol.
    — Glamour, 7 Apr. 2022
  • And before bed, dab your face with a retinol cream or serum.
    — Garrett Munce, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
  • This, paired with the retinol, prevents dryness and loss of firmness.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Moonlight Retinol Super Serum is a retinol that smells amazing.
    — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 8 May 2022
  • For skin types that can handle it, retinol is a must for fighting signs of aging.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • That's where Versed's gentle retinol serum comes into play.
    — Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 1 June 2023
  • 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
  • Use it in the morning after your vitamin C serum or in the evening before your retinol.
    — Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Some serums direct the consumer to only apply at night, such as those made with retinol.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022
  • Enter: the eye-area safe retinol that will help banish the evidence of sleepless nights.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 6 Dec. 2022
  • It's designed with retinol and peptides to amp up the moisture barrier in your skin.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022
  • The top two are retinol, either over-the-counter or prescription, and salicylic acid.
    — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Once that has completely dried, go ahead and apply retinol.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
  • VitaLift includes retinol and par-elastyl, which help fight wrinkles.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • 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
  • Overnight Repair Treatment, a hand cream infused with retinol.
    — Elise Tabin, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Many of the products are spiked with retinol, which can make your skin sensitized with sun exposure.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 29 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • For example, commit to using retinol three nights a week and a peptide serum in between.
    — Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 3 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Orveda takes a firm stance on anti-aging: No retinol, ever.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Helen points out that retinol can actually cause more harm than good.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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