retinol

noun

ret·​i·​nol ˈre-tə-ˌnȯl How to pronounce retinol (audio)
-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. 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 See All Example Sentences for retinol

Word History

Etymology

retin- + -ol entry 1; from its being the source of retinal

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of retinol was in 1960

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“Retinol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinol. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

retinol

noun
ret·​i·​nol ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl How to pronounce retinol (audio)
-ˌōl
: the most common form of vitamin A

Medical Definition

retinol

noun
ret·​i·​nol ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl How to pronounce retinol (audio) -ˌōl How to pronounce retinol (audio)

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