How to Use retinol in a Sentence

retinol

noun

• Over-the-counter retinols are best used in the evening.
  — NBC News, 16 Jan. 2020
• Ready to use a retinol serum, but not sure where to start?
  — Megan McIntyre, Town & Country, 23 Sep. 2020
• And then, of course, the most important thing is a retinol.
  — Glamour, 7 Apr. 2022
• Your skin doesn't get stressed out, and your retinol cream is free to do its job.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2021
• And before bed, dab your face with a retinol cream or serum.
  — Garrett Munce, WSJ, 4 Nov. 2022
• The main ingredient of the oil is retinol, which is a type of retinoid.
  — Malia Griggs, SELF, 4 Mar. 2021
• Below are 11 myths about retinols, and the truth behind them.
  — Brooke Le Poer Trench, Allure, 13 June 2018
• That said, retinol and hyaluronic acid are a match made in heaven.
  — Cristina Mueller, Glamour, 15 July 2021
• The cream has Vitamin E and retinol to soothe and tighten.
  — Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
• This RoC retinol serum is less than $20, and this Olay night cream is 26 percent off!
  — Rebecca Carhart, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2021
• The same can't be said for the derivatives called pro-retinols (a.k.a.
  — Brooke Le Poer Trench, Allure, 13 June 2018
• This serum packs a one-two punch, thanks to the retinol and hyaluronic acid in its formula.
  — Christina Heiser, NBC News, 17 June 2020
• This, paired with the retinol, prevents dryness and loss of firmness.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
• Peptides, collagen, retinol and more plump and fill the area around the mouth to take years of damage off the skin.
  — Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 28 June 2024
• After all, retinols are proven to help smooth fine lines and clear up breakouts.
  — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 14 Sep. 2018
• Even though the retinol isn’t very strong, it’s made such a massive difference in my skin.
  — Caitie Kelly Devorah Lev-Tov Zoe Ruffner Caitie Kelly Jameson Montgomery, New York Times, 13 June 2024
• As for the rest of her routine, the 46-year-old keeps it simple with cleanser, sunscreen during the day, and retinol at night.
  — Kayla Blanton, SELF, 3 July 2023
• The Moonlight Retinol Super Serum is a retinol that smells amazing.
  — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 8 May 2022
• Also, tretinoin and over-the-counter retinols should never be combined.
  — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
• This new retinol body wash by Olay helps improve your body’s tone and texture over time.
  — Kasey Caminiti, Forbes, 5 Apr. 2021
• For skin types that can handle it, retinol is a must for fighting signs of aging.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
• Below, 15 of the best retinol serums and creams to consider this season.
  — Kari Molvar, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
• Unlike with retinol, your skin doesn’t have to slowly build up a tolerance to the serum.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
• Retinal may be lesser known than retinol but all the best skincare brands are on board.
  — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
• That's where Versed's gentle retinol serum comes into play.
  — Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 1 June 2023
• She’s the queen of the clear complexion, all the way down to her age-targeting products like this new retinol eye cream.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2021
• Save the retinol, deep-pore cleansing masks, and razor shaves for another day—tonight centers on the peel and the peel alone.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2021
• Stock up on the brand’s best-selling products, like retinol serums and soothing oat peptide cleansers, while the sale lasts.
  — Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
• Caudalie retinol serum is a pricey and sought-after product that most don’t want to splurge on for themselves.
  — Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
• Applying retinol at night protects your skin from UV exposure while it’s being absorbed.
  — Sarah Bradley, Health, 24 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 2 Mar 2025