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Read This Before You Use a Retinol

A lot has changed in the last 20 years, but retinol is still the go-to ingredient for anti-aging skin care. Here's everything you need to know

by Dawn Davis  |  1 COMMENT

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Retinoids for (Adult) Babies If your skin is extremely sensitive (or — like me — you're scared of the flaky, red skin that goes hand in hand with retinoic acid), start with the gentlest form of retinol: retinyl palmitate. "You'll see less improvement in terms of fine lines, wrinkles, collagen production and blotchiness, but that doesn't mean it's insignificant," says Prytowsky.

Retinol derivatives can be applied all over (try Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Intensive Repair Treatment, $25.99), but they are especially useful for the fragile skin around the eyes, and many brands have formulated eye creams containing them. Try RoC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Eye Cream, $22.99, or Vichy LiftActiv Retinol HA Eyes, $42.50.

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