retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯl 
-ˌnōl
: the chief and typical vitamin A C20H29OH that is a highly unsaturated alicyclic alcohol used in various forms in medicine and nutrition
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Evenings consisted of makeup remover, face wash, retinol, and moisturizer.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 20 May 2025
Absolutely not, which is why some of the parental concern over kids’ desire to use makeup is well placed: Some dermatologists have said that many brands popular on TikTok have stronger chemical compounds (such as retinol) that, though helpful for older adults, could irritate young skin.
—Faran Krentcil, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
The best sheet masks are more than just selfie material—they’re serious skin-care products designed to hug your face, soothe your skin, and deliver high concentrations of potent ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, snail mucin, and retinol.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Launched in 2024 with the aim of addressing the needs of the 50-and-older club, Myne Beauty debuted direct-to-consumer with two skin care products — a $49 hydrating serum and a $48 night cream formulated with retinol, vitamin C and peptides.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 20 May 2025
Absolutely not, which is why some of the parental concern over kids’ desire to use makeup is well placed: Some dermatologists have said that many brands popular on TikTok have stronger chemical compounds (such as retinol) that, though helpful for older adults, could irritate young skin.
—Faran Krentcil, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
The best sheet masks are more than just selfie material—they’re serious skin-care products designed to hug your face, soothe your skin, and deliver high concentrations of potent ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, snail mucin, and retinol.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Launched in 2024 with the aim of addressing the needs of the 50-and-older club, Myne Beauty debuted direct-to-consumer with two skin care products — a $49 hydrating serum and a $48 night cream formulated with retinol, vitamin C and peptides.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
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“Retinol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinol. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl
-ˌōl
: the most common form of vitamin A
Medical Definition
retinol
noun
ret·i·nol
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl
-ˌōl
-ˌōl
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