Top Retinol Products

Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings

1

Tretinoin

95%

0%

gold standard; requires acclimation; unbeatable results; extremely potent

Check Price~A$31

2

Differin Gel

93%

2%

effective for acne; OTC retinoid; drying initially; affordable

Check Price~A$37

3

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum

91%

4%

gentle beginner option; teal bottle; reduces marks; affordable

Check Price~A$29

4

Medik8 Crystal Retinal

90%

5%

retinaldehyde formula; highly effective; tiered strengths; expensive

Check Price~A$101

5

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum with Retinal

88%

7%

retinal + ginseng; gentle; used on whole face; budget friendly

Check Price~A$21

6

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

87%

8%

gentle emulsion; good for beginners; non-irritating; affordable

Check Price~A$19

7

Paula’s Choice 1% Retinol Treatment

85%

10%

potent formula; can be irritating; effective; pricey

Check Price~A$101

8

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game

84%

11%

retinal formula; affordable; non-irritating; mixed efficacy reviews

Check Price~A$31

9

Avene RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream

83%

12%

gentle; retinaldehyde; good for sensitive skin; pump packaging

Check Price~A$105

10

Gold Bond Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion

81%

14%

budget option; works on face & body; odd smell; contains urea

Check Price~A$26