ingredient to know
Overview

Skin Concerns
· Lines & wrinkles
· Dullness
· Uneven skin tone
What You’ll See On The Ingredient List
Retinol
Why Your Skin Needs It
If you’re looking to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and give your skin a youthful radiance, then retinol should be in your routine. This pure form of vitamin A helps slow down your skin’s natural aging process, as well as rebuild collagen and elastin, two essential structures that help keep your skin smooth and firm. By using retinol serums and skincare products, you accelerates your skins cell turnover, revealing an overall smoother and brighter glow.
The Clinique Expertise
Retinol products may cause peeling, redness, or dryness in the first weeks of use—a sign that it’s transforming your skin. Clinique Fresh Pressed™ Overnight Booster with Pure Vitamin A (Retinol) combines retinol with a soothing anti-aging serum to minimize irritation. Also, vitamin A is most powerful when fresh, which is why we package our vitamin A serums in an air-tight, light-proof vial that keeps it at peak potency until you’re ready to use it.
What Our Clinique Derm Says
“Retinol is an essential part of any anti-aging skin care regimen, because it makes your skin look smoother and reduces the look of wrinkles,” says Dr. Emma Wedgeworth, a board-certified dermatologist based in London.
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The Wink
“Apply retinol at night—that’s when your skin is in repair mode.”
— Clinique Derm Dr. Wedgeworth
The Wink
“Apply retinol at night—that’s when your skin is in repair mode.”
— Clinique Derm Dr. Wedgeworth

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“Life is starting to get busy. Days are getting longer. But my skin will NOT be suffering. Thanks to this cute little duo. These little tubes turn your moisturizer into a de-aging powerhouse.”
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Retinol 101.
Derived from vitamin A, retinol is an antioxidant used to boost cell turnover and collagen production, helping to clear up blemishes, unclog pores, reduce blackheads, minimise ageing signs and even out your skin tone.
No matter what skin type you have, you can enjoy the benefits of retinol as long as you use it properly. If using retinol for sensitive skin, be sure to choose a gentle formula and don’t forget to moisturise, as the extra hydration will help prevent potential irritation. Those using retinol for dry skin should start slowly and see how the skin reacts before increasing frequency of use so that the retinization process, during which your skin adapts to the new retinol treatment, goes as smoothly as possible. Using retinol for oily skin is simpler, as the ingredient helps to combat common skin issues associated with excess oil production - whichever retinol product you just pick, just remember to follow the instructions for best results.
Although they’re both derivatives of vitamin A that provide similar benefits, there are a few differences between retinol and retinoid. Retinol is actually a form of retinoid and it is more gentle on the dermis, making it more suitable for sensitive skin types. Retinoids provide faster results, particularly for those fighting blemishes and hyperpigmentation but as a more potent ingredient, it should always be used more cautiously.
At Clinique, we have the best retinol products to incorporate into your skincare routine. Smart Night™ Clinical MD Multi-Dimensional Repair Treatment is a retinol cream that jump-starts the anti-ageing process and Fresh Pressed Clinical™ Daily and Overnight Boosters With Pure Vitamins C 10% + A is a vitamin A skincare treatment that refreshes, revitalises and re-texturises your complexion.
Shopping for the best anti-wrinkle skincare products? Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum is a powerful retinoid serum that attacks ageing signs from three angles, minimising even the most stubborn wrinkles and creases. In just 10 days, your skin will feel smoother and more plumped, with a youthful radiance that glows from within.
Retinol pairs perfectly with moisturising ingredients, as its anti-ageing benefits can lead to skin dryness. We recommend combining retinol and hyaluronic acid so the extra hydration will leave your skin feeling plump as you effectively target wrinkles and fine lines. Retinol and niacinamide also work well together, as both ingredients provide the same benefits, allowing you to combat your skincare concerns even more powerfully.
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More Key Ingredients

Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha hydroxy acids gently slough away dead skin cells, revealing smoother and brighter skin.

Gyokuro Green Tea
Gyokuro green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help calm upset skin, reduce irritation, and protect against future damage.

Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid plumps skin with hydration, helping it look and feel better instantly.

Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid helps clear up clogged pores, blackheads, stubborn acne, and blemishes.

The Clinique Formula:
Performance, Safety, Science
Clinique launched the first-ever line of dermatologist-developed skincare in 1968. The promise: to deliver effective, safe, clinically proven formulas that create great skin. We avoid using allergens, irritants and ingredients in ways that could potentially harm your skin.
Proven results are from how multiple ingredients are combined using the latest scientific breakthroughs to achieve maximum results without irritation. As science evolves, we continuously re-examine ingredients with our researchers, formulators, clinicians, and guiding board-certified dermatologists.
No parabens. No phthalates. No fragrance. Just happy skin.