retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid 
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
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The best anti-aging ingredients for 15- or 16-year-olds to start using are antioxidants, vitamin C serums, and retinoids.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
One of the side effects of several acne treatments, such as retinoids, is dry skin and irritation.
—Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Key for preventing blackheads is that Differin, formulated with a type of retinoid called adapalene, is also relatively gentle.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
This means temporarily eschewing vitamin C serum, retinoids, and exfoliants.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
There are also plenty of acne products out there that don't contain benzoyl peroxide, such as those formulated with salicylic acid, sulfur, or a retinoid like adapalene.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Mar. 2024
Each of those two products contains exfoliating acids, which the dermatologists interviewed said are among the most problematic ingredients for young people, along with retinoids.
—Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
Prescription retinoids, such as tretinoin, are the most effective iterations, but there are some impressive over-the-counter options too, like Medik8’s Crystal Retinal and Roc’s Retinol Correxion Night Cream.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024
This anti-aging cream for the neck is made of gentle retinoids and growth factors, as well as vitamin C, E and ferulic acid.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
One of the side effects of several acne treatments, such as retinoids, is dry skin and irritation.
—Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Key for preventing blackheads is that Differin, formulated with a type of retinoid called adapalene, is also relatively gentle.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
This means temporarily eschewing vitamin C serum, retinoids, and exfoliants.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
There are also plenty of acne products out there that don't contain benzoyl peroxide, such as those formulated with salicylic acid, sulfur, or a retinoid like adapalene.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Mar. 2024
Each of those two products contains exfoliating acids, which the dermatologists interviewed said are among the most problematic ingredients for young people, along with retinoids.
—Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
Prescription retinoids, such as tretinoin, are the most effective iterations, but there are some impressive over-the-counter options too, like Medik8’s Crystal Retinal and Roc’s Retinol Correxion Night Cream.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024
This anti-aging cream for the neck is made of gentle retinoids and growth factors, as well as vitamin C, E and ferulic acid.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯid
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
retinoid
adjective
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