Retinol Moisturizers

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Retinol Moisturizers.

Retinol is a powerful skincare ingredient that has been used for decades to treat acne, wrinkles, and other skin problems. Retinol is also a common ingredient in anti-aging products. Here are some of the retinol-based moisturizers on the market today.

Kate Somerville+Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer

ITEM: 2278737

Size: 1.7 oz/50 ml

207 Reviews

$175.00

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I’m 31 and was slow to start retinols, but her Exfolikate glow moisturizer did WONDERS for my skin, and now I don’t know which one I love more! ...Luxurious Retinol Moisturizer...I have been using this luxurious and amazing Kate Somerville Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer that I received Free for complimentary testing purposes.

What it is: A retinol and vitamin-C-infused moisturizer that visibly smooths, hydrates, and brightens for radiant, refreshed skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Uneven Skin Tone

Formulation: Rich Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Retinol: Helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin texture and firmness.
- 100% Vitamin C: Helps brighten and even skin tone.
- Wild Gooseberry Extract: Helps defend skin against free radicals that can cause premature aging.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also cruelty-free.

$110.00

The only issue I have with this retinol is that it doesn't absorb well. I apply a serum, then this retinol, then a moisturizer, and I get pilling of the products. ...HANDS DOWN BEST RETINOL W/OUT RX!!...I’m obsessed with this “moisturizer”. I’ve tried soooo many different retinol serums, moisturizers etc and this is by FAR by favourite!!

What it is: A nourishing overnight moisturizer with pure, high-grade retinol to visibly diminish lines, pores & unevenness. Proven to instantly enhance skin’s moisture & radiance as it works to improve suppleness & visible tone & texture.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark spots, Fine lines and wrinkles, Dullness and uneven texture


Formulation: Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:

- High-Grade Retinol: The gold standard in the science of anti-aging, this Vitamin A derivative helps support natural cell turnover.

$196.00

Reading some of these reviews, it's clear that there might be some misconceptions about this moisturizer: 1. This is a retinol product! Retinol products produce turnover in the top layer of skin cells, and clear clogged pores. ...I would recommend if you have dry skin that soaks up moisturizers easily and need a heavy cream. if you’re using peels or retinol products, this great as well.

What it is: A rich moisturizing cream-elixir with time-released retinol to visibly firm and plump your skin overnight.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Time-Released Retinol: Visibly smooths, contours, and boosts radiance.
- Winter Daphne Stem Cells Extract: Visibly smooths, tones, and firms.
- Red-Algae Marigel and Castor Seed and Olus Oils: Moisturize and soften skin.

$128.00

Great moisturizer...I don’t like to use any retinol moisturizers, so when I saw that the main key ingredient in this moisturizer is BT Matrix (rambutan leaf extract blend that works like retinol) I had to try it. ...This is a rich nourishing cream with retinol benefits. I personally use too many actives regularly to add a retinol moisturizer to my routine but I did find that it left my skin feeling really plump and smooth.

What it is: A lightweight antioxidant cream with proven retinol-like performance* BT Matrix™ for 7x smoother wrinkles, 5x visibly firmer skin & 4x more radiance.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Formulation: Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:
- BT Matrix™ with Retinol-Like Strength: Diminishes signs of aging.

- Ceramide NP: Supports the skin barrier and prevents moisture loss and dehydration.

- Squalane: Protects the skin and prevents moisture loss.

$78.00

Great moisturizer...I absolutely love this moisturizer. The retinol in it actually improved skin texture within one use. ...I love retinols (typically in retinol serums) and skin cycle through them.

What it is: A visibly age-defying face moisturizer that softens and smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles without irritation—all while delivering plumping hydration.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pink Algae-Derived Pro-Retinol: A natural form of vitamin A that smooths skin without irritation.
- Argan Oil: Improves hydration and the look of elasticity and fine lines.
- 30+ Moisturizing and Smoothing Ingredients: Intensely hydrate, visibly restore the skin's volume, and add youthful-looking bounce.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free,

$32.50

I love it just sucks that it has Retinol in it ❤️❤️❤️❤️...Helps with wrinkles even without retinol. Super hydrating! Makes skin GLOW!!!!!

What it is: A collagen-supporting body cream, infused with the fruity-floral Cheirosa ’68 scent, that visibly plumps skin with vegan squalane and cacay oil, a bio-retinol.


Fragrance Family: Florals


Scent Type: Fruity Florals


Key Notes: Brazilian Jasmine, Pink Dragonfruit, Sheer Vanilla


Fragrance Description: In Brazil, one essential beauty secret is to be "cheirosa" (sheh-ro-zah), which means to always smell delicious. Vibrant and unexpected, this fruity-floral scent offers a transportive temptation through the abundant, sun-dappled gardens of Rio. This immersive scent is kissed with joy and always inviting.

$76.00

My new go-to summer moisturizer!...I love that this cream contains bakuchiol - a great alternative for retinol, which I’ve been too afraid to try as I have such sensitive skin. ...I only wish I’d had this during my pregnancies, when I couldn’t use retinol.

What it is: A clinically tested, lightweight cream designed to deliver resilience, softness, and an even glow to the skin with bakuchiol, saffron, and ceramides.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Bakuchiol: Ayurveda’s natural retinol that improves the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and elasticity.
- Saffron: Rich in vitamin C to target the look of dark spots and visibly improve brightness.
- Ceramides: Replenish the moisture barrier, protect from dryness, and improve visible signs of aging.

$104.00

I have sensitive skin prone to redness and struggle to find moisturizers that hydrate my skin. I love how soft my face feels after using this product! ...My go-to cream for whenever I overdo the retinol. Got this as part of a gift set and thought I’d give it a try after a particularly brutal retinol treatment.

What it is: A mega-hydrating cream that instantly calms skin while helping reduce visible redness and sensitivity—plus, it’s great for sensitive skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Reishi: Helps improve health and promote longevity; possesses potent skin-soothing properties and is used to calm, comfort, and help reduce visible redness in skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban.

$92.00

Beware though - it has a fairly strong scent, so I’d avoid this if you prefer unscented moisturizers....The pump on the bottle is a flat top, push-to-dispense mechanism, which is great for when I want to mix my retinol into the cream. One thing to note is that the moisturizer did initially break me out, before my skin got used to the formula.

What it is: A daily moisturizer with ingredients to improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles while fighting other visible signs of premature aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Probiotic Extracts: Support smooth skin with a strong moisture barrier.
- Prebiotics (Goji Berry): Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Smart Peptides: Promote visibly firm, bouncy skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Supercharged with smart peptides, ceram

$34.00

Amazing moisturizer...I already have the eye crem from the same collection and I love it, so naturally, I had high hopes for this moisturizer. And it didn't disappoint. I like my moisturizers a bit heavier for extra hydration. ...Must have moisturizer...The moisturizer uses 2% Bio-Retinol a Plant-based Retinol alternative, visibly firms & smoothes wrinkles.

What it is: A luxurious moisturizer that is clinically shown to visibly firm, lift, contour, and reduce sagging while nourishing the skin barrier.


Skin Type: Dry and Combination


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Highlighted Ingredients:
- 7% Lifting Peptides: Visibly reduce sagging and improve the contours of facial features for a more youthful look.

- 2% Bio-Retinol: Visibly reduces wrinkles, firms, and boosts elasticity for smoother skin.

- 3X Ceramides: Strengthen skin's natural moisture barrier for healthy, glowing skin.

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“After using Sahajan Eternal Glow Cream for a few weeks, my skin looks visibly radiant and feels plumper. The mix of Vitamin C, Bakuchiol, Ceramides, and Saffron enhances my skin’s glow without irritation”
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“My sister got this cream for me from France, I paid about 10$ CAD for a tube”
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“Gifted by Drunk Elephant in exchange for a review. This moisturizer is really good for people who need some calming to the skin”

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