Best Retinol Creams

A dual-purpose retinol cream by a popular name in skin care that has developed a fan base for its smoothing and moisturizing formula.

Formulated with retinol and hyaluronic acid, ingredients known to smooth and moisturize. Has silky feel and light scent. Some users rave about smoother, brighter skin after just a few applications.

Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream with Retinol, 1.4 oz.

A few customers complain that it feels a bit "heavy" on the face. Price is on the high side for a relatively small jar.

Neutrogena

Neutrogena is known for many quality skin care products, and this retinol cream is another member of the brand's family that's known to deliver results for many users.

A hypoallergenic cream that's formulated with vitamins. Doesn't contain added fragrance, oil, or alcohol. Absorbs quickly – perfect for use at night, but not too heavy to daytime use.

Retinol Firming Cream, 16 oz.

Tube only contains 1.4 oz., but a little goes a long way for most users. Cream contains parabens.

Best Bang for the Buck

Advanced Clinicals

If you are looking for an affordable retinol cream with a nice consistency, generous supply, and lots of satisfied, repeat customers, this is an unbeatable deal.

This cream's smooth formula earns praise for not feeling sticky or greasy, and absorbing quickly. Doesn't contain fragrance. Not tested on animals.

Revitalift Anti Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream Pro Retinol, 1.7 oz.

Contains mineral oil. The pump has the tendency to jam or quit working altogether.

L'Oréal Paris

Choose this cream if you want a formula by a popular name in beauty that is suitable for use at bedtime. However, its thick texture may be too much for all-day wear.

A rich nighttime cream with the brand's Stimulplex pro-retinol A formula. Customers love the blue glass jar. Noticeable results and glowing skin have been reported.

Pro Retinol Eye Cream Treatment for wrinkles, 15 ml.

Contains mineral oil and fragrance. Consistency is fairly heavy. A few complaints of breakouts have been noted.

Olay Eyes

Though costly, it's worth considering for anyone who is looking for a rich formula for the area around the eyes, as it has been reported by customers to be effective at reducing wrinkles that develop there.

A pro-retinol formula by Olay, a name that's synonymous with youthful skin. Lightweight formula is designed specifically for the delicate skin around the eyes. Tube has an applicator tip to prevent pulling at the skin.