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Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum.

Kiehl's Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum
Retinoids

About this product

A retinol serum from Kiehl's designed to deliver retinol gradually to the skin, formulated as a gentler entry point for those new to retinoids.

Best for

Mature skin
Retinoids

The Guru Index verdict

77%

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Approved · 77%
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What the gurus are saying

The gurus who weighed in found this a solid, gentle retinol option that eases people into the ingredient without overwhelming their skin. One expert flagged that while it's well-formulated and accessible worldwide, it's really best for those already comfortable with retinol rather than complete beginners, though another creator specifically called it a good pick for people starting out. The slow-release approach appears to be what makes it stand out.
Synthesized from 4 expert reviews

Key actives & flags

RetinoidNiacinamideHyaluronic acidVitamin ECeramidesPeptidesFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua/​Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Lauroyl Lysine, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Retinol, Tocopherol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja Oil /​ Soybean Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/​Sunflower Seed Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Poloxamer 188, Polycaprolactone, Sorbitan Laurate

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What the gurus are saying.

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"There's the Kiehl's Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum. That one's really nice too because it slowly introduces the retinol to your skin."
Approved
"Kiehl's Micro-Dose retinol for $65 is a gentle formula, but it is a tried and true for people who use retinol. Not necessarily for beginners, but something that you may want to check out."
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"Kiehl's makes a fast release serum but there's also a micro dose serum for those who are beginners. Those are both really good."
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"The Kiehl's formula is fabulous. The good news with Kiehl's is also that you get it pretty much everywhere in the world."
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