Retinol and Retinal

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A retinol serum or cream uses retinol, a form of vitamin A, to help skin look smoother and more even over time. Retinal is a related form that some Korean brands use. Many Korean formulas start at a gentle strength and pair retinol with soothing ingredients such as centella or ceramides.

This collection includes retinol and retinal serums, creams, ampoules and eye care from Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, Mary&May, P.CALM and VT Cosmetics. Start two or three evenings a week, patch test first, follow with moisturizer and wear sunscreen every morning while you use it. Choose a gentle formula if you are new to retinol, and skip it on irritated skin.

To combine retinol with other actives, read our niacinamide, vitamin C and retinol serum guide.

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Mamonde Pore Shrinker Bakuchiol Retinol Cream 60ml — white jar with soft botanical label
[Mamonde] Pore Shrinker Bakuchiol Retinol Cream 60ml
£31.00 £47.00
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Iope Retinol Expert 0.1% Serum 30ml — pump bottle with sleek white and gold packaging
[Iope] Retinol Expert 0.1% 30ml
£62.00 £93.00
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Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 30ml — pump bottle with green label, front view
[Innisfree] Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 30ml
£31.00 £47.00
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haruharuwonder Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum 20ml — dark night-themed bottle with dropper, front view
[haruharuwonder] Black Rice Night Knight Retinol Serum 20ml
£18.00 £27.00
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Dr.G Black Snail Retinol Ampoule 50ml — dark glass bottle with dropper pipette on white background
[Dr.G] Black Snail Retinol Ampoule 50ml
£26.00 £36.00
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COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream 20ml — cream tube with mint label on white
[Cosrx] The Retinol 0.3 Cream 20ml
£23.00 £35.00
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COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil 20ml — small amber dropper bottle front view
[Cosrx] The Retinol 0.5 Oil 20ml
£20.00 £27.00
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COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream 20ml — compact cream jar front view
[Cosrx] The Retinol 0.1 Cream 20ml
£20.00 £27.00
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Anua Nano Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum 30ml — dark dropper bottle with pump dispenser on white background
[Anua] Nano Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum 30ml
£18.00 £47.00