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BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil
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About this product

BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil is a facial oil with HPR, a stabilized form of retinoid designed for sensitive skin and those beginning to use retinoids.

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Guru Score

68%

Mixed

~Mixed · 68% Early verdict · Awaiting more guru reviews

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What the gurus are saying

Experts split on this one: the gentle HPR formula appeals to retinoid beginners and sensitive skin, but the dropper packaging presents a problem for an unstable ingredient like retinol. Air, bacteria, and light exposure through a dropper bottle can compromise product integrity over time. Those new to retinoids or with very sensitive skin may still find it worth trying, though airtight packaging is now increasingly standard for retinol.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take May 2024

Key actives & flags

RetinoidVitamin ESqualaneFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

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What the gurus are saying.

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"This is the BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil, it's $19. If you have older skin, if you have experience with retinoids, I wouldn't recommend it, but if you aren't, and this might be your first retinoid product you're thinking about trying, or your skin is very sensitive, or you have a lot of other products in your routine, this one's worth checking out. It contains the HPR, which is very, very, very gentle."
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"Now oils are really popular for retinol products, some people really prefer them. I have always preferred more of like a serum or cream consistency for a retinol, but to each their own. Looking at the formula of this product I'm like, yeah it's a good formula. My main issue with it is that it is a dropper formula and retinol is already an ingredient that is very unstable. Now of course BYOMA doesn't use like true retinol, they use a more stabilized form of it, however dropper bottle formulas are so exposed to air, bacteria from the dropper touching our fingers or our face, light exposure, there are a bunch that get stuck up in the dropper itself, which is all fine and dandy unless you're dealing with very unstable ingredients like retinol or vitamin C. These types of ingredients I always just say it's better to go for airtight packaging or packaging that really won't expose the entire formula to sunlight or bacteria. I don't see many retinol dropper formulas anymore, like five years ago there was a lot on the market, but I think over time people have adopted more stable packaging. Maybe I'm just being nitpicky, but automatically this product was a pass for me, which is surprising because I love BYOMA."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil?

BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil is a facial oil with HPR, a stabilized form of retinoid designed for sensitive skin and those beginning to use retinoids.

Is BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil's Guru Score?

BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil best for?

BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil is generally suited to sensitive skin and mature skin.

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