Hi! I’m looking to start using retinol but am so overwhelmed by the amount available, please could you advise which you recommend to start with. I’m
30 years old.
I recommend Medik8. They have different strengths so you can start with 1 then work up to 3, 6, 10. They also recommend to start once a week then every 3 nights etc. Take it slowly but do expect dryness/peeling skin - glycolic and nice thick moisturisers will help with this. But it’s totally worth it - such a great ingredient!
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I can highly recommend the Evolve Beauty Bio-Retinol Mask. It uses natural ingredients and a Retinol-like plant extract. So you get the same results but it is gentler and great for sensitive skin because it does not irritate.
I recommend starting with a very low % - my go-to is The Inkey List’s formula: The INKEY List Retinol Serum 30ml - LOOKFANTASTIC
The Beginner’s Guide To Retinol | SheerLuxe - do check out our SheerLuxe guide to starting retinol too - it’s full of expert advice that will help you get the best from anything you use
I don’t think you can beat the Sunday Riley one, but it is quite strong, so I’d suggest building up to it.
For a more gentle starting point and something a little cheaper, this is also great!
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Are there any available which you can use - and which work - without your skin peeling?