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Best Cruelty-free Skincare Products with Retinoid

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

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Beauty of Joseon

Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

3.7 (65) ⸱ Eye Moisturizer ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.60

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

Details

This product contains 36 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 and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

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

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

Paula's Choice
2 Regions
1% Retinol Treatment

4.5 (4) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $62.00

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 53 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Bio-Oil

Skincare Oil

2.9 (7) ⸱ Oil ⸱ British

⸱ $10.22

cruelty-free oil that contains retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 27 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 anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Geek & Gorgeous

A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum

4.2 (6) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Hungarian

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 19 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, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

4.3 (4) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Korean

⸱ $17.55

cruelty-free facial treatment that contains hyaluronic acid, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 51 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

5.0 (4) ⸱ Emulsion ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $14.90

vegan and cruelty-free emulsion that contains aha, exfoliants, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 32 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 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 INKEY List

1% Retinol Serum

Serum ⸱ British

⸱ $19.40

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

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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

Geek & Gorgeous

101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum

5.0 (7) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Hungarian

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains retinoid 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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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

COSRX

The Retinol 0.5 Oil

1.5 (2) ⸱ Oil ⸱ Korean

⸱ $13.29

cruelty-free oil that contains retinoid and vitamin e.

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 anti aging, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel

3.5 (6) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $64.49

vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains aha, bha, exfoliants, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 44 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances 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

RoC

Retinol Correxion Eye Cream

Eye Moisturizer ⸱ French

⸱ $21.02

cruelty-free eye moisturizer that contains retinoid.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

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

RoC

Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream

2.5 (2) ⸱ Eye Moisturizer ⸱ French

⸱ $18.49

cruelty-free eye moisturizer that contains retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 30 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

3.5 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $92.00

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, exfoliants, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 43 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances 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

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

innisfree

Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule

4.3 (3) ⸱ Ampoule ⸱ Korean

⸱ $29.29

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

Details

This product contains 35 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

By WishTrend

Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream

4.7 (3) ⸱ Night Moisturizer ⸱ Korean

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

Details

This product contains 42 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, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Tocobo

Collagen Brightening Eye Gel Cream

3.5 (2) ⸱ Eye Moisturizer ⸱ Korean

⸱ $18.69

vegan and cruelty-free eye moisturizer that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and retinoid.

Details

This product contains 54 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 and dark spots
it is reef safe
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

Sunday Riley

A+ High-Dose Retinol Serum

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $85.00

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

Details

This product contains 55 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, 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

Isntree

Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum

4.0 (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

Drunk Elephant

A-Passioni Retinol Cream

3.5 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $33.80

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

Details

This product contains 63 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, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane

2.0 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $12.00

cruelty-free facial treatment 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

Urban Skin

Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser

4.0 (1) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $15.99

cruelty-free face cleanser that contains aha, niacinamide and retinoid.

Details

This product contains 22 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef 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