I can't get past the smell I love all things to do with skincare and enjoy trying out new ingredients and formulations.

Though not our most shining anti-ageing star, almost all testers agreed that this stronger serum had brightened and hydrated their skin after eight weeks of use. Infused with antioxidant vitamin E, it spread easily and left a soft, well-nourished feel, but some found it a touch too greasy. Additionally, it’s often not recommended to use retinol with certain other skin care products, such as acne treatments that contain prescription-strength retinoids like tretinoin. Adding retinol to this regimen will lead to excessive and unnecessary irritation.For skin as velvety as a baby’s, this retinol serum is the way to go. Our testers found it luxuriously silky to apply and said it glided on, making for a pampering nightly ritual.

If you’re finding retinol too harsh, there is a gentler alternative: bakuchiol, a plant-based super ingredient. Powered by bakuchiol, this moisturiser works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and smooths uneven skin, without causing irritation. Meanwhile added squalane, glycerin and sacha inchi oil provide hydration and nourishment. Features niacinamide for brightening benefits and hyaluronate acid and panthenol for intense hydration. Star Ingredients - Retinol 0.1% (prevents and smooths fine lines, increases elasticity, rejuvenates dull skin, increases collagen production), Retinal (similar benefits to Retinol but works 11 times faster), Bakuchiol (anti-aging, increases elasticity of the skin), Centella Asiatica Extract (soothes, repairs skin barrier, calms inflammation)My skin feels rejuvenated and the fine lines seem less noticeable, leaving my skin feeling revitalised! My face has a healthier glow, feels softer and my complexion is much more even now. Neutrogena Retinol Boost+ Night Serum Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A. It is a popular skincare ingredient known for its powerful anti-aging properties. Whatever your chosen dose, retinoids can make your skin more sensitive to harmful UV rays, so always use a suncream with SPF 30 or higher during the day. Should you moisturise after retinol? There are a few different ways to determine your skin type. To monitor how your skin performs during the day (whether it feels oily, looks shiny, flakes or feels tight, itchy, or irritated), do a wash test with a mild cleanser and see how your skin feels after 30 minutes. Or you can visit a dermatologist for an examination and consultation.

Great serum This is a great serum, it is pure retinol, some serums do not have much retinol in them so are not good value. I do use retinol however I still did not use this serum every day at first, it is always best to build up a tolerance. I also never use AHAs at the same time as retinol (you can use acids like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide though). Myrtus Plant Extract, known for its skin-regenerating benefits, boosts Retinol effectiveness by 83% (vs Retinol alone). *** This is more of an oil than a serum. The benefit is if like me you use an oil you could skip that step. However, I have oily skin and found this just sat on my skin for a long time. It also caused breakouts. They use soja oil.

The cream absorbed well and provided good moisturisation without irritation from the retinol. But that's all. With two hardworking actives – vitamin C and retinol – this lightweight serum is a multi-tasking wonder. Expect it to brighten, smooth, ease fine lines and strengthen the skin barrier, too. An elegant night cream, this light and gentle formula is designed to nourish and regenerate skin at the optimal time during sleep to allow for the maximum chance of rejuvenation. Retinol boosts the skin’s natural healing properties, while botanicals hydrate and nourish. Don’t forget to do a patch test when testing it out to confirm that it’s a good match. To do a patch test, you’ll apply a small amount of the cream on the inside of your wrist and wait 24 hours. If you notice any signs of irritation or an allergic reaction — like swelling or a rash — do not continue using the product. Cost