CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
If you have finicky, breakout-prone skin but want a more budget-friendly pick, this one is for you. “CeraVe, as a brand, is great for people with sensitive skin, as they focus on maintaining the skin’s barrier function,” says Dr. Ilyas. This gentle formula contains ceramides to reduce irritation and maintain hydration, as well as niacinamide to even the skin tone and send redness (including acne scars!) packing.
Eau Thermale Avène RetrinAL 0.1 Intensive Cream
Along with a retinol that’s well absorbed into skin, this silky yet potent cream contains a pro-elastin peptide to stimulate collagen production and vitamin E to fight free radicals that lead to aging says Dr. Dy. The best part? It plays nice with all skin types since it’s noncomedogenic and fragrance-free.