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Best Alcohol-free Serums with Retinoid

Explore the top alcohol free serums with retinoid with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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The Ordinary

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

3.6 (5) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $8.30

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

3.3 (4) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $11.39

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 33 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Some By Mi

Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum

4.8 (4) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $22.30

vegan serum that contains ceramides, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 65 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Retinol 0.2% In Squalane

3.3 (6) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $7.80

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Good Molecules

Gentle Retinol Cream

3.6 (7) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $8.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

La Roche-Posay

Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl+Niacinamide

3.5 (4) ⸱ Serum ⸱ French

⸱ $44.99

serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
it does contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Retinol 1% In Squalane

4.5 (2) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $8.90

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

K-Secret

Seoul 1988 Serum Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng

4.0 (8) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $10.99

serum that contains exfoliants, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 41 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Kiehl's

Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptide

4.8 (4) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $65.00

serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 43 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Medik8

Crystal Retinal 3

5.0 (3) ⸱ Serum ⸱ British

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 39 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Versed

Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum

3.0 (4) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $21.99

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 41 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Isntree

Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum

5.0 (2) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $14.72

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane

4.0 (3) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $16.10

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Naturium

Vitamin C Super Serum Plus

3.0 (2) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $24.99

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains bha, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Skin&Lab

Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $16.40

cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 55 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Medik8

Crystal Retinal 6

3.5 (2) ⸱ Serum ⸱ British

⸱ $81.00

cruelty-free serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 47 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Naturium

Retinol Complex Serum

4.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Anua

Nano Retinol 0.3% + Niacin Renewing Serum

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $20.40

cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 91 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Youth To The People

Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum

4.0 (2) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $72.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 46 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Olay

Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum

3.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $15.99

serum that contains niacinamide, peptides and retinoid.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Peach & Lily

Retinal for All Renewing Serum

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

⸱ $55.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 57 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
it does contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The INKEY List

Retinol Serum

Serum ⸱ British

⸱ $15.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 31 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
it does contain oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Eva Naturals

Azelaic Acid 10% Facial Serum

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $14.99

serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, pha, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Trader Joe's

Retinol Night Serum

Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $26.25

cruelty-free serum that contains bha, hyaluronic acid, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Minimalist

Retinol 0.3%

Serum ⸱ Indian

⸱ $9.99

cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Medik8

Crystal Retinal 10

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ British

⸱ $53.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 47 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Shani Darden

Retinol Reform

4.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $89.00

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains aha, niacinamide, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 44 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mad Hippie

Vitamin A serum

Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $26.39

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid and retinoid.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Medik8

Crystal Retinal 1

5.0 (2) ⸱ Serum ⸱ British

⸱ $53.00

cruelty-free serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 47 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Papa Recipe

Retinol Bakuchiol Serum

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Korean

vegan and cruelty-free serum that contains hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 34 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe