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
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Kate Somerville’s rich and creamy formulation, aimed at firming and brightening the skin, contains 100% pure retinol that’s encapsulated in volcanic soil.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Nighttime routines used to consist of cleansing your face, putting on a basic retinol, and finishing with a generous slathering of Pond's Cream.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Introduce this cream into your evening skincare routine, and the retinol will assist with skin renewal and collagen production overnight.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The key ingredients in this lightweight formula are retinal (a more effective form of retinol that's also gentler on skin), ginseng, and niacinamide to smooth fine lines, boost elasticity, and brighten your undereye area.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Nighttime routines used to consist of cleansing your face, putting on a basic retinol, and finishing with a generous slathering of Pond's Cream.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Introduce this cream into your evening skincare routine, and the retinol will assist with skin renewal and collagen production overnight.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The key ingredients in this lightweight formula are retinal (a more effective form of retinol that's also gentler on skin), ginseng, and niacinamide to smooth fine lines, boost elasticity, and brighten your undereye area.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Retinol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinol. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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
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