$48.75$65.00
Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment with Peptides, Vitamin C & Licorice Extract, Firming Cream for Face, Anti-Aging & Wrinkles, Fragrance Free, 1 Fl Oz
Runner-up in our review of retinol Creams
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Best for Glow · Retinol Products
Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment Face Serum 1.0oz
“Good Genes delivers dramatic, immediate brightening via high-dose lactic acid — best used as a complementary step to a retinol routine rather than a direct….”
$63.75List $85.00−25%save $21
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Why it's worth it
Good Genes delivers dramatic, immediate brightening via high-dose lactic acid — best used as a complementary step to a retinol routine rather than a direct retinoid substitute.
From our review of 10 retinol products, by Sarah Wright, Editorial Associate
What we like
- +High-concentration lactic acid visibly resurfaces and plumps skin
- +Licorice extract brightens and evens skin tone alongside exfoliation
- +Luxurious, fast-absorbing serum texture with immediate glow effect
- +Suitable for all skin types including sensitive
What to know
- –Primarily an AHA exfoliant, not a traditional retinoid — different mechanism
- –Premium price at $72.25 for 1.0 oz
- –Strong lactic acid concentration can cause sensitivity when layered with additional exfoliants
How it ranks in our lineup
Every product from The Best Retinol Products, by Sarah Wright, with today's Amazon price. Deals are only ever on products from this list.
| # | Product | Our award | Price now | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paula's Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol Face Treatment with | Top pick | $48.75 | −25% today |
| 2 | CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment | — | $23.86 | −20% today |
| 3 | Obagi Medical Retinol + PHA Refining Night Cream | — | $135.00 | no deal today |
| 4 | La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti Aging Retinol Cream | Runner-up | $43.49 | −21% today |
| 5 | Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment, 45 gram | Also great | $47.49 | no deal today |
| 6 | The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion | Budget pick | $12.10 | no deal today |
| 7 | Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 - Firming | Upgrade pick | $87.00 | no deal today |
| 8 | Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid TreatmentThis deal | — | $63.75 | −25% today |
| 9 | Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream - 30 ml/1 fl oz | — | $76.00 | no deal today |
| 10 | Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Face Serum | — | $20.01 | no deal today |
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- All customers, not Prime-exclusive
- Savings basis
- 25% below Amazon's list price of $85.00
- Availability
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- Price checked
- Sep 22, 7:29 AM PT, refreshed through the day
- Reader interest
- 1 click to Amazon from our readers in the last 30 days
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