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What Does Retinol Do To The Skin? Facts, How To Use, and More

Retinol—can't be underestimated. Hailed as a legendary ingredient in the skincare world, Retinol is the buzziest active that pops up in many products, and for a good reason. When it comes to addres...
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Exponent Beauty Retinol Serum Before and After Images

We all expect a lot from our retinol products — they have to renew the skin, soften fine lines and wrinkles, diminish dark spots, minimize breakouts, and do all of this without irritating the skin....
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Adding Vitamin C and Retinol into Your Daily Skincare Routine

The most popular actives in the skincare world, vitamin C and retinol, deserve a place in pretty much every skincare routine. Fine lines and wrinkles, discolorations, dehydration, and clogged pores...
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Ultimate Guide to Layering: When to Apply Vitamin C, Retinol & More

In skincare, the more you know, the more you realize you don't know. You've gathered all your essentials, the retinol to correct aging signs, vitamin C to stay protected against free radicals, the ...
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Skin Care for Pores: Large Pores, Clogged Pores + More

Although pores have a crucial role in releasing sebum and moisturizing skin, they become a concern when dilated. Large pores are by no means a skin condition but rather an aesthetic issue most peop...
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How to Choose a Retinol Cream or Serum

Skincare enthusiasts and beauty insiders have long been reaping the benefits of retinol, whether for uneven tone, wrinkles, or acne. No matter how far our fondness for retinol goes, however, this p...
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Retinol vs. Retinoids - What is the Difference

For strengthening skin and erasing sun spots, retinol is the gold-standard ingredient—an "oldie but a goodie" category of skincare heroes. You've likely heard of (and used!) retinol, but have you e...
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How To Use Retinol Properly and Unlock Its Maximum Benefits

We created a guide on how to use retinol serum so that you can relish in its benefits without the irritation that often comes with it.
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4 Benefits of Retinol for Skin

Retinol, the vitamin A derivative that encourages cell turnover for a brand new skin, is literally everywhere. Toners, serums, moisturizers, masks, you name it, retinol is popping up in seemingly a...
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