Retinol is a powerful skin-renewing ingredient that can help improve the look of your skin. It can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and acne. If you are looking for a beginner-friendly retinol, here are some with a gentle formula.
$99.00
I'm a beginner to retinol an I love how gentle this is I was always afraid of the purge but with retinol but I didn't see that happening with this. ...Good for beginners!...I think this would be ideal for beginners or for people who get irritated with retinol.
What it is: A retinol face oil that minimizes the look of lines, hyperpigmentation, blemishes, and sun damage, locking in moisture and restoring a healthy glow.
$31.50
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I’ve been using the COSRX Retinol 0.1 Cream for a bit, and it’s been a nice, gentle starter retinol. ...Overall, this is a great beginner-friendly retinol that fits well into a simple skincare routine. ...Gentle,beginner-friendly retinol that smooths skin
What it is: A gentle retinol serum with an optimal ingredient blend to address irritation and minimizes the look of fine lines and early signs of aging for new retinol users.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Uneven Skin Tone
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. It is also cruelty-free.
Formulation: Cream
ITEM: 2734572
Size: 8 Treatments / Pack
$57.00
LAfter four weeks, I noticed reduced dark spots, smoother texture, and increased radiance. For retinol beginners, the Universal version is gentle, while the Extra Strength is a power-up for experienced users. ...As a retinol beginner, I was worried about irritation but found these pads to be gentle yet effective.
What it is: A targeted, overnight peel treatment to reduce fine lines, improve uneven tone and texture, and restore hydration for a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol: A vitamin A derivative that supports collagen production while visibly reversing signs of photo-aging, improving fine lines and wrinkles, addressing UV-induced free-radical damage, reducing blemish-causing sebum, and fading dark spots.
ITEM: 2734564
Size: 8 Treatments / Pack
$57.00
Dr Dennis gross products are always effective. The retinol is perfect for beginners as well as someone who uses retinol in daily basis. ...These pads have the new concentrated formula with 0.5 percent retinol. It was still gentle to the skin, I didn't feel any irritation or redness for using it every three days.
What it is: A concentrated formula powered by 0.5 percent pure liquid retinol to visibly reduce lines and wrinkles, smooth texture, and boost radiance.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Wipes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pure Liquid Retinol: Smooths the look of lines and wrinkles.
- Bakuchiol and Rambutan: Reinforce the visibly age-defying and firming benefits of retinol.
- Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid: Soothe, hydrate, and lock in moisture.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hy
$18.00
I definitely recommend anyone getting into retinol to try INKEY list retinol for beginners. After about a week, I noticed my skin looking smoother and just… fresher. ...This beginner retinol is pretty gentle on my skin. I have sensitive skin and so I tried to layer or "sandwich" it to minimize sensitivity.
What it is: A gentle, barrier-supporting beginner retinol serum that visibly smooths fine lines, evens tone, and refines texture without irritation.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Uneven Tone
Formulation: Serum
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Dual-Retinoid Complex (1% Granactive Retinoid Pro+ ™ and 0.01% Retinal): Smooths fine lines without irritation.
- 0.2% SymRelief® 100: Soothes and supports the skin barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of phthalates.
What Else You Need to Know: Formulated for first-time retinol users and sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.
ITEM: 2496453
Size: 5 Treatments
$27.00
These pads are incredibly gentle on my sensitive skin, yet they deliver noticeable results. ...Great Beginner Product...But I am now comfortable advancing to the regular peel. Great beginner product
What it is: A two-step AHA/BHA peel pad pre-dosed with three acids, 12 antioxidants, and soothing ingredients to exfoliate and nourish sensitive skin for immediate radiance.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness and Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Wipes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA) and Malic Acid (AHA): Supports the speed up cell turnover and cell renewal and balances skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps skin.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Anti-irritant and soothes skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Achieve professi
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2360998
$24.50
It is a must have for beginners and experts. My makeup lasts for hours when I use it....Love this stuff! Gentle fresh glow. Great for sensitive skin. Fine mist and a reusable bottle!
What it is: A mini, scented setting spray that hydrates skin and seamlessly blends makeup together —giving the complexion a dewy (never oily), radiant finish.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Purslane
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This gentle mist helps your skin retain moisture and is ideal for those with dry skin or for anyone who wants to achieve the ultimate dewy glow. This new travel size features delicious scents—choose from the original coconut-vanilla scent, a sweet pineapple scent, or an enticing mango scent.
$259.00
This dryer delivers powerful, yet gentle airflow, reducing frizz and enhancing curl definition. ...It dries so quickly and easy to use even for a beginner like me! I highly recommend purchasing
What it is: A hair-dryer with an eight-inch diffuser specifically designed to dry all types of curls, enhancing their pattern while reducing heat damage.
Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Controls Frizz
- Defines Curls
What Else You Need to Know: This diffuser’s large size allows you to dry more hair at the same time. It has an even airflow and gentle heat to minimize frizz and damage, plus it has prongs at the back, so you don't have to hold it while using it.
$151.00
Great for beginners and sensitive skin too....I think this a great starter product If you are sensitive to retinols or a beginner
What it is: A lightweight resurfacing treatment that boosts clarity and helps visibly even skin texture and tone for more balanced skin with a healthy glow.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinoid, Hexylresorcinol, and Niacinamide: A clinically backed blend that visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles and diminishes the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation while being gentle to skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This fast-absorbing treatment is formulated with a blend of a retinoid, hexylresorcinol, and niacinamide to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles and diminish the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The formula is ef
$35.00
The cleanser has been great cleaning my skin while still being gentle and removing oils and makeup from my face and the moisturizer is light and gentle without leaving my skin feeling oily and heavy....The Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle gel cleanser is lightweight and comfortable on my skin.
What it is: A two-step routine with derm-approved minis that team up to remove makeup, SPF, and buildup while delivering long-lasting hydration and a balanced glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Oiliness
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Visibly unclog pores and boost moisture for three days straight with these essentials formulated to reset shiny, dehydrated skin. The Gentle Gel Cleanser removes makeup and SPF without stripping, while the Barrier Balancing Water Cream delivers acne-safe, weightless hydration.
