Yes, Every Skin Concern Can Benefit From Retinol—Here’s Why

You’ll now find the wrinkle-fighting wonder co-starring in potent blends with other powerhouse ingredients like brightening vitamin C and minor-irritation fighting colloidal oatmeal, making the vitamin A derivative more compatible than ever with different skin needs. To help find the right one for your needs, check out the full spectrum of retinols below—and then snag yours at Sephora.

Scroll down to learn more about double-duty retinol products that go above and beyond boosting your complexion.

The best retinol for your skin concern

You don’t have to skip retinol if you’re battling blemishes. Sunday Riley’s 6.5% retinoid blend serum is designed to soften the look of fine lines and hydrate with natural Hawaiian white honey, which draws in moisture.

Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum

$85

This night cream puts redness to sleep—thanks to cannabis sativa seed oil and colloidal oatmeal to help soothe minor irritation, plus a 2% retinol complex to minimize the look of fine lines and even skin tone.

Peter Thomas Roth Green Releaf Therapeutic Sleep Cream

$65

PSA: You don’t have to look tired after subpar sleep. Combat dark circles, puffiness, and the look of fine lines on eyelids and under-eye area with antioxidants and texture-smoothing retinol in this derm-designed serum.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum

$69

Slather on this formula at night to improve the look of skin elasticity. As you sleep, the time-released retinol sinks in deep, making fine lines less visible while hyaluronic-acid plumps and smooths the look of skin.

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

$89

This sensitive-skin blend features two plant powerhouses: bakuchiol, a plant-based retinoid alternative, and skin-plumping squalane. It's a soft-on-skin, clean, vegan option that delivers next-level results.

Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum

$78

This all-in-one night cream hydrates, lightens the look of dark spots, and is packed with buzzy ingredients like AHAs (to encourage cell turnover) and bakuchiol (a plant-based alt retinol known to help even skin tone).

OLEHENRIKSEN Goodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Crème

$55

Swipe on this lightweight night serum packed with retinol and vitamin C for max glowiness. The complexion-boosting ingredients help smooth skin texture and combat wrinkles for bright, lit-from-within skin.

Kate Somerville +Retinol Vita C Power Serum

$98

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