Award-Winning: PCA Skin Intensive Age Refining Treatment 0.5% Pure Retinol
“When it comes to retinol, I don’t compromise,” says Mona Gohara, M.D., vice president of the Women’s Dermatologic Society. “I like to have the science (knowing it’s been tested to build collagen), the right percentage (at least 0.5%), and the ability to use it regularly without irritation. When I find a product that has all those things, I stick with it.” That’s why she backed this pick for our 2020 Healthy Beauty Awards.
It has retinol to target wrinkles and vitamin E to block free-radical damage. All you need is a pea-sized amount nightly to see results over time. One reviewer noted that though the product may sting a bit, it is “fantastic” and “the results are incredible.”
Best Nighttime Cream: CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream
“The ingredients in this moisturizer can achieve results of some much more expensive products,” says Dr. Jaliman. It contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid, making it an excellent hydrator that helps to reduce the skin’s crepey appearance, while niacinamide helps even out skin tone. It’s a light formulation that won’t clog pores (and is super-easy on the wallet).
One reviewer who uses it in conjunction with retinoids wrote, “I love this product by CeraVe. It’s another win for my beauty routine at a reasonable price point.”