Retinol cream and serum work best all over the face. So, yes, put it on a dark spot you want to disappear or wrinkle you want to smooth, but also put it everywhere else because it can prevent future signs of aging.29 Mar 2017
When should you apply your retinol serum?
Use Retinol Only at Night and Wear SPF Every Day "Retinol makes your skin more sensitive to UV rays and sunlight decreases the efficacy of the product," explains Bowe, who instructs patients to only use retinoids at night and be diligent about applying a daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher during the day.4 Aug 2021
Do you put retinol on before or after moisturizer?
To apply a serum with retinol correctly, Smooth it onto clean skin before your moisturizer. Your serum will have a thinner consistency than your moisturizer, which is what determines the application order.
How do you use retinol for beginners?
First, choose the gentlest formula (again, retinyl palmitate or retinol), and start slowly—apply it just one night a week for one week, two nights a week for two weeks, three nights a week for three weeks, and then every other night (for sensitive skin) or every night (for “tough” skin) indefinitely.4 Jul 2021
Which retinol serum is best?
- Best overall: SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3.
- Best moisturizer: Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer.
- Best brightening formula: Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer.
- Best for acne: Paula's Choice CLINICAL 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment.
Which retinol serum is best in India?
- Dot & Key Retinol Serum.
- Pixi Retinol Serum.
- Earth Rhythm Retinol Serum.
- The Derma Co.
- Olay Night Serum: Regenerist Retinol 24 Serum.
- Dot & Key Night Reset Retinol Cream.
- Dr.
- Minimalist Granactive Retinoid 2% Cream.