In our 10 Skincare Rules To Live By, we made sure to put you on to the benefits of retinoids. They work to stimulate collagen production, firm and smooth the skin, minimize the appearance of wrinkles, and speed up the normal exfoliation process.

If you haven’t yet found the perfect retinol product for you, then look no further than four of our favorites!

Urban Skin RX Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment is “dark spot’ worst enemy.” It works to combat discoloration, exfoliate and enhance skin tone, and reveal smooth, glowing skin. It’s also formulated with kojic acid to target hyperpigmentation, and 5% niacinamide to improve the look of dark spots, aging and redness. 

This treatment is available at a price point of $26.

Fleur & Bee’s Youth Fairy Retinol Moisturizer is the perfect beginner product for anyone that is new to using retinol. This moisturizer works to combat the signs of aging, it deeply moisturizes the skin, firms, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots and uneven texture. 

It’s also available for only $35!

IKNOW SKINCARE’S Night Cap Retinol Cream is gentle on the skin and formulated especially for women of color. It features chamomile extract which protects the skin from free radicals, shea butter which minimizes breakouts, coconut oil to soothe irritation, licorice extract to reduce inflammation, and cucumber extract to combat puffiness. 

This retinol cream will improve skin tone, texture, brightness, and increase collagen production. While also minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

It is available at a price point of $40.

REPLENiX Anti-Aging Retinol + Bakuchiol Concentrated Serum is clinically proven to reduce the look of discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, blemishes, and uneven skin tone and texture.

It does not induce redness or irritation. And it even protects the skin from environmental stressors. 

This serum is available at a price point of $90.