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Best Cruelty-free Treatments with Retinoid

Explore the top cruelty free treatments 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
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, 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
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 and scar healing
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

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

4.6 (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, 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 and scar healing
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
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, 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, reducing pores 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

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 and scar healing
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, 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

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
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
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

innisfree

Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule

5.0 (2) ⸱ Ampoule ⸱ Korean

⸱ $199.00

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

Paula's Choice

Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

3.7 (3) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ American

⸱ $62.00

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

Details

This product contains 54 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 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, reducing pores and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The INKEY List Mandelic Acid Treatment Europe

The INKEY List
2 Regions
Mandelic Acid Treatment

3.5 (2) ⸱ Facial Treatment ⸱ British

⸱ $13.00

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

Details

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

Naturium

Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%

Serum ⸱ American

⸱ $28.99

cruelty-free serum that contains retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 37 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
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 and scar healing
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