Best Serums with Retinoid and Retinol
Explore the top serums with retinol and retinoid with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.
Top products
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and retinoid.
Details
This product contains 33 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
- it does contain harsh alcohols, 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 0.5% in Squalane
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
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
Some By Mi
Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
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
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
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
La Roche-Posay
Retinol B3 Serum
serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 22 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
The INKEY List
1% Retinol Serum
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
The Ordinary
Retinol 1% In Squalane
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
Kiehl's
Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptide
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
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
serum that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 37 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
- it does contain harsh alcohols, 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
Sunday Riley
A+ High-Dose Retinol Serum
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
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
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
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
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
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
serum that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 37 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
- it does contain harsh alcohols, 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
L'Oreal
Revitalift Derm Intensives Night Serum with 0.3% Pure Retinol
serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 23 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it does contain harsh alcohols 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
Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
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
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
Olay
Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum
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
L'Oreal
Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Anti-Wrinkle Night Serum
serum that contains aha, hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 29 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 better texture
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Trader Joe's
Retinol Night Serum
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, 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%
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, brightening skin and dark spots
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Is Clinical
Pro-Heal Serum Advance
vegan serum that contains retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 17 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
- it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and sulfates
- it is likely to be good for 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
Shani Darden
Retinol Reform
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
Papa Recipe
Retinol Bakuchiol Serum
vegan 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, reducing pores and scar healing
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
CeraVe
Sérum Rétinol Anti-Marques
serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and retinoid.
Details
This product contains 33 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
- it does contain harsh alcohols, 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
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 53 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
- it does contain 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 Line Smoothing Night Serum Capsules
cruelty-free serum that contains ceramides and retinoid.
Details
This product contains 8 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
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Neutrogena
Stubborn Marks PM Treatment
serum that contains hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin c.
Details
This product contains 27 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe