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When (and how) to use Retinol Skin Brightener 0.25% by ZO Skin Health

Last updated on June 12, 2025.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener 0.25%.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the evening. In fact, 87% of routines created by our community use it in the evening.

How often

83% of routines created by our community use this product every day.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 4 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

46 routines created by our community use this product.

Retinol Skin Brightener is a high-potency retinol treatment. If you have not been using retinol, begin use gradually. Following cleansing, apply to clean, dry skin twice a week Increase frequency to alternate days Then, increase use to every day as tolerated

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Retinol Skin Brightener 0.25%.

ZO Skin Health Daily Power Defense Used together in 28% routines

ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads Used together in 28% routines

ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish Used together in 22% routines

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Check out our complete guide to the ingredients in ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener 0.25%.

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