We know you love retinol. What’s not to love? It is a miraculous anti-aging agent and reduces sun damage, acne, pores and fine lines simultaneously. It also gives you an even texture and complexion by stimulating new blood vessels. If our beauty routine was a superhero movie, retinol is said superhero.
But as functional as retinol is,…
Best Alternatives to Retinol
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Ole Henriksen
Glow Cycle Retin-ALT Power Serum, $58 at Sephora
If you use a retinol serum, you can easily transfer to this gentler and amazing day serum, which uses bakuchiol blended with glycolic and lactic acids. It also contains sandalwood, licorice extracts and sugarcane. It gently renews skin and also has a lavender tint, which instantly revives your complexion.
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Omorovicza
Miracle Facial Oil, $120 at Nordstrom
This facial oil has bakuchiol and antioxidants like sea buckthorn berry oil, which is rich in vitamins. It also has winged kelp to retain elasticity and rosehip oil, which smooths skin and works to reduce marks and fine lines on your face.
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Avène
RetrinAL Day Cream, $55 at Avène
This antioxidant-packed day cream is very effective in keeping wrinkles at bay and also acts as a wrinkle concealing cream. It has hyaluronic acid and Avène thermal spring water to provide hydration. If you have sensitive skin and are looking to make the switch from retinol, this would be ideal.
