
Retinol serums and retinol products are quite easily the most useful products in your skincare routine. From helping to smooth out the skin, to reducing acne and improving the appearance of pigmentation, they're the products all facialists can agree work.
Shani Darden is one the leading celebrity facialists in L.A, and handles the complexions of a bevvy of beauties including Jessica Alba and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. She believes that retinol is the ingredient everyone should be using, and attributes it to the glowing skin of all her supermodel clients.
I personally think everyone should be on retinol if they can handle it. It can totally turn your skin around - Shani Darden, The Cut
If you're not familiar with retinol or simply wonder how to use it with other skincare products, discover why and how you should include it in your skincare routine with our "How To Apply Retinol: A Step By Step Guide" article.

How To Apply Retinol: A Step By Step Guide
Discover our step by step guide on how to apply retinol effectively, as well as how often to apply retinol and which skin types can use it for best results.
Our Top 10 Best Retinol Serums Picks
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
- Clinique Fresh Pressed Vitamin Retinol Duo
- Filorga NCTF-Intensive
- Medik8 Retinol 3TR Serum
- bareMinerals Ageless Genius Firming and Wrinkle Smoothing Serum
- ESPA Rejuvenating Night Booster
- Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM
- Rodial 10% Retinol Booster Drops
- First Aid Beauty Retinol Serum
- Zelens Power A Treatment Drops
Which is the best retinol serum for me?
Don’t forget that retinol can make your skin a little more sensitive against sunlight, so always use an SPF the morning after! Discover our favourite SPF’s here.
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