How to Use retinol in a Sentence

retinol

noun
  • Over-the-counter retinols are best used in the evening.
    — NBC News, 16 Jan. 2020
  • Ready to use a retinol serum, but not sure where to start?
    — Megan McIntyre, Town & Country, 23 Sep. 2020
  • And then, of course, the most important thing is a retinol.
    — Glamour, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Your skin doesn't get stressed out, and your retinol cream is free to do its job.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2021
  • And before bed, dab your face with a retinol cream or serum.
    — Garrett Munce, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Just don't use them at the same time as the retinol, advises Hirsch.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 July 2017
  • The main ingredient of the oil is retinol, which is a type of retinoid.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Below are 11 myths about retinols, and the truth behind them.
    — Brooke Le Poer Trench, Allure, 13 June 2018
  • That said, retinol and hyaluronic acid are a match made in heaven.
    — Cristina Mueller, Glamour, 15 July 2021
  • The cream has Vitamin E and retinol to soothe and tighten.
    — Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This RoC retinol serum is less than $20, and this Olay night cream is 26 percent off!
    — Rebecca Carhart, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2021
  • The same can't be said for the derivatives called pro-retinols (a.k.a.
    — Brooke Le Poer Trench, Allure, 13 June 2018
  • This serum packs a one-two punch, thanks to the retinol and hyaluronic acid in its formula.
    — Christina Heiser, NBC News, 17 June 2020
  • This, paired with the retinol, prevents dryness and loss of firmness.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • Peptides, collagen, retinol and more plump and fill the area around the mouth to take years of damage off the skin.
    — Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 28 June 2024
  • After all, retinols are proven to help smooth fine lines and clear up breakouts.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 14 Sep. 2018
  • Any derm will tell you to use a nightly retinol—and not to expect results in less than a month.
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 10 Oct. 2017
  • 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
  • Serum Think of this as retinol’s gentler, faster-acting cousin.
    — Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • Also, tretinoin and over-the-counter retinols should never be combined.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Wash your face, apply the toner, the first oil, the second oil, the third oil, then the moisturizer, then the retinol. . .
    — Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2017
  • This new retinol body wash by Olay helps improve your body’s tone and texture over time.
    — Kasey Caminiti, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
  • For skin types that can handle it, retinol is a must for fighting signs of aging.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Below, 15 of the best retinol serums and creams to consider this season.
    — Kari Molvar, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
  • Unlike with retinol, your skin doesn’t have to slowly build up a tolerance to the serum.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Retinal may be lesser known than retinol but all the best skincare brands are on board.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
  • Since retinol can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, don’t forget to apply SPF (as usual).
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Mar. 2025
  • This serum combines the power of retinol with the calming properties of cica to repair and rejuvenate your skin.
    — Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

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