L'Oreal Retinol: a Guru Score of 74% from 2 skincare experts

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The Budget Dermatologist

719k subs

~Approved

"Neutrogena one by L'Oreal I love the retinol. It comes in two strengths, the 0.05 and 0.1."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.71M subs

~Mixed

"If you are a beginner and you're looking for a nice basic retinol to include at night in your routine it is this one by L'Oreal. I do hate the fact that it comes in a dropper and it is quite runny, but you do not need more than this much for your full face. If you want to be adventurous you could use this on your neck only after you have moisturized because you want to buffer the retinol so that it doesn't irritate your neck. You start maybe two times a week at night for a few weeks and every week you add a night, working your way up so that one day you can tolerate it every night."

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What is L'Oreal Retinol?

A lightweight retinol serum by L'Oréal available in two strengths (0.05% and 0.1%), designed for nightly use to support skin renewal and reduce visible signs of aging.

Is L'Oreal Retinol worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.

What is L'Oreal Retinol's Guru Score?

L'Oreal Retinol holds a Guru Score of 74%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.