Before you spend your savings on hyped-up retinol creams, check out the luxury brands derms actually approve of.
But as you may have already noticed, retinol products can be pricey.
So we asked dermatologists to give us the scoop on their favorites.
Ava Shamban, a board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills.
All you have to do is pay attention to a few strategic golden skin retinol rules.
By the fifth or sixth week, she says you should be able to use it nightly.
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Just give it time, advises Dr. Shamban.
Slow and steady wins here.
Lian Mack, a board certified dermatologist in New York City.
Because sunlight deactivates retinol, apply it at night, followed by a moisturizer.
Retinol also makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, so ensure your sunscreen routine is solid.Dr.
Keep scrolling to find out which expensive retinol creams are worth the cash, according to our experts.
It gets balanced with niacinamide and picolinamide so its a well-rounded and a less irritating night cream.
This formula is great for all skin types, and it delivers results pretty quickly.
There is also a0.5intermediate strength.
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The 0.3 is the perfect concentration for new retinol users and sensitive skinned patients, says Dr. Mack.
It adds in hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate while it fights off fine lines and wrinkles.
It is about 20 percent less potent than a pure retinol, she says.
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