Retinol has its long-proven track record of being the king of the skincare world! But, with many brands in store today, you could use some help in choosing the best one yet. Here's your international and local retinol brands ranked from best to worst.
1. The Inkey List Retinol - 10/10
- Full of hydrating ingredients
- Comfortable on the skin
- Not suitable for daily use
- Needs to buffer it with facial oils and moisturisers
2. FAB Skin Lab Retinol Serum - 9/10
- Might be a little dry on the skin
- Slightly pricey
- Faster results
3. Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream - 9/10
- Strong formula
- Very moisturizing
- Possibly irritating/drying on certain type of skin
- Worth the price
4. PIXI Retinol Tonic - 8/10
- Very gentle on skin, especially for beginners
- Smoothens and softens skin
- Contains fragrance
5. The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalene - 8/10
- Contains moisturizing ingredients
- Requires a buffer
- More potent for anti-aging signs
6. Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment - 7/10
- Slightly pricey
- Fragrance free
- Lightweight formula
- Too strong for beginners
7. OLAY Regenerate Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer - 6/10
- No fragrance
- Doesn't blend in well
- Thicker formula
- Has 20% more hydrating ingredient
8. Hada Labo Retinol Lifting + Firming Lotion - 4/10
- No obvious results
- Not suitable for all types of skin
- Suitable for beginners only
So, go for the top brands on this list and see the amazing results yourself.
