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Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer
Retinoids

About this product

A drugstore retinol moisturizer designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles with a gentle formulation suitable for daily use.

Best for

Mature skin
Retinoids

The Guru Index verdict

83%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus across the board endorse this as an effective, affordable drugstore retinol backed by clinical studies. The consistent praise centers on its gentle formulation, low irritation risk, and suitability for sensitive and dry skin. A recurring strength is that it delivers retinol results in a nourishing moisturizer base, making it a practical one-step product. Reviewers note the fragrance-free version is preferable and highlight Neutrogena's commitment to transparency with their newer Retinol Plus line disclosing percentages.
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Key actives & flags

Vitamin CRetinoidHyaluronic acidAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​VP Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Polyacrylamide, Fragrance, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, BHT, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Ascorbic Acid, PTFE, Sodium Hydroxide

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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"I also love the new Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer. This line though, I think there's the moisturizer, there's a serum."
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"The Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair is a fond one for me. It's the first retinol product I ever used. Even though the concentration is not disclosed, it is effective. They have a lot of studies backing it up. This retinol is paired with a lot of hydrating ingredients, so it offsets irritation, especially for someone who's just starting a retinol. I think this is a perfect pick. They have some really fascinating internal studies that show its retinol activity on the skin and actually having increased retinol activity acting in your skin compared to other moisturizers that have retinol in it. So they really have a lot of good science behind their products."
All 2 takes from Doctorly
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"The first retinoid I ever used was the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair, and I'm sentimental in that way, but that's also where I learned a lesson that my expectations need to be tempered. I thought it would be like a wrinkle eliminator, pore eliminator, but I was very disappointed even after perhaps using a full jar. That said, I would lean towards the Neutrogena one just because of the internal studies that I've seen. When I see a study like that, you think to yourself, okay, I can count on this working."
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"The Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair is a fond one for me. It's the first retinol product I ever used. Even though the concentration is not disclosed, it is effective. They have a lot of studies backing it up. This retinol is paired with a lot of hydrating ingredients, so it offsets irritation, especially for someone who's just starting a retinol. I think this is a perfect pick. They have some really fascinating internal studies that show its retinol activity on the skin and actually having increased retinol activity acting in your skin compared to other moisturizers that have retinol in it. So they really have a lot of good science behind their products."
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"Another great option that I've really enjoyed is Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol. It comes in fragrance or non-fragrance and it's very affordable. And they've even come with the Retinol Plus line that discloses the retinol, whether it's a serum or the cream. So good job to Neutrogena for getting into the disclosure game and telling us what percent retinol you have in your products."
All 4 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai
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"Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair, this is the OG that I'm most used to and you can either get it fragrance free or fragrance, this one's a fragrance free version very affordable, 30 something bucks. For a retinol this anti-aging you're going to pay a little bit more for it. We love retinols because it will increase collagen production especially if you use it for over 4 to 6 months consistently every night. I like to use it and then apply a moisturizer if you're very dry, but these are so gentle and moisturizing a lot of times you don't have to put another moisturizer over it unless you're very dry and you get irritation."
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"If you're in your 30s and up consider Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair. They've actually made a nice retinol Pro Plus that discloses the percentage of retinol. I usually say go for 0.25% and up, and Neutrogena has made a nice new retinol that discloses at 0.3%. I'm actually going to say that's a good big thumbs up. If you're in your 30s and up go for Neutrogena either their regular OG Rapid Wrinkle Repair or if you want to go for their newer retinol Pro Plus, especially if you have tried and tolerated their original Rapid Wrinkle Repair, go for the higher one and see if you like it. I've actually enjoyed using that product. Just a shout out to Neutrogena for disclosing their percentage of retinol."
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"Neutrogena makes a nice one, the Rapid Wrinkle Repair."
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"Another great option that I've really enjoyed is Neutrogena's Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol. It comes in fragrance or non-fragrance and it's very affordable. And they've even come with the Retinol Plus line that discloses the retinol, whether it's a serum or the cream. So good job to Neutrogena for getting into the disclosure game and telling us what percent retinol you have in your products."
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"Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair is a gentle retinol in it. It is safe for the neck and has a low chance of irritation."
All 3 takes from The Budget Dermatologist
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"You should buy a Neutrogena retinol like the Rapid Wrinkle Repair product that has actual retinol in it. Retinol has to undergo two conversions to get to prescription strength retinol, so it's a little bit weaker to get to that prescription strength level."
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"Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair is a gentle retinol in it. It is safe for the neck and has a low chance of irritation."
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"Neutrogena has one of the best retinols you can buy over the counter at the drugstore. They actually come in several strengths. This is the Rapid Wrinkle Repair fragrance free. You can even start low strength with one brand such as Neutrogena and build up to some of their stronger retinols. This is another longtime Holy Grail tried and true version."
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"The pharmaceutical company that owns Neutrogena conducted clinical studies showing this really upregulates retina receptors and response in the skin, improving the onset and benefits while at the same time reducing irritation. It also contains glycerin and dimethicone, which gives the cream a little bit more richness and creaminess, so more support to your skin, especially if you have dry skin. I really love this one and recommend checking this one out if you have dry skin and are looking for a good anti-aging retinol moisturizer."
All 3 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu
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"I recommend the Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer from Neutrogena. Make sure you pick the fragrance-free one because they make the exact same product with fragrance. This retails for $28. Neutrogena has a lot of research into their retinol and definitely clinical studies as well demonstrating efficacy and tolerability. This one contains retinyl acetate, which stands for sustained action, so formulated with the glucose complex to really enhance delivery but reduce irritation. This moisturizer also contains hyaluronic acid. For individuals that have more sensitive skin, especially if you're looking for a one-stop-shop moisturizer and retinol combined in one, I like to go with a more nourishing formulation, which is why I picked this Neutrogena one. For most people with dry and sensitive skin, this moisturizer is enough, unless you are like me during the winter time when it's so dry and cold, you may feel the need to layer on an extra layer of just plain moisturizer."
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"The pharmaceutical company that owns Neutrogena conducted clinical studies showing this really upregulates retina receptors and response in the skin, improving the onset and benefits while at the same time reducing irritation. It also contains glycerin and dimethicone, which gives the cream a little bit more richness and creaminess, so more support to your skin, especially if you have dry skin. I really love this one and recommend checking this one out if you have dry skin and are looking for a good anti-aging retinol moisturizer."
Dermatologist's favorite Retinols for Sensitive Skin
"I recommend the Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer from Neutrogena. Make sure you pick the fragrance-free one because they make the exact same product with fragrance. This retails for $28. Neutrogena has a lot of research into their retinol and definitely clinical studies as well demonstrating efficacy and tolerability. This one contains retinyl acetate, which stands for sustained action, so formulated with the glucose complex to really enhance delivery but reduce irritation. This moisturizer also contains hyaluronic acid. For individuals that have more sensitive skin, especially if you're looking for a one-stop-shop moisturizer and retinol combined in one, I like to go with a more nourishing formulation, which is why I picked this Neutrogena one. For most people with dry and sensitive skin, this moisturizer is enough, unless you are like me during the winter time when it's so dry and cold, you may feel the need to layer on an extra layer of just plain moisturizer."
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"I always recommend the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol. Neutrogena has been doing retinols for a very long time, and they've taken their retinols into the clinic and done clinical studies on them."
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All 4 takes from Dr Dray
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"I always recommend the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol. Those are fantastic. Retinol is a cosmetic ingredient that with consistent use can improve the visible signs of skin aging, improve the look of aging skin, can improve wrinkle depth, and can improve collagen production. I do suggest going with retinols from well-established brands that have a lot of R&D."
Dermatologist Q&A: Tretinoin, Retinol, Sunscreen & Sensitive Skin
"I always recommend the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol. Neutrogena has been doing retinols for a very long time, and they've taken their retinols into the clinic and done clinical studies on them."
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"Yall already know this this is one of my all-time favorites it's great for mature skin for improving the look of sun damage"
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"Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair regenerating retinol is one of my favorite cosmetic retinols. I love Neutrogena retinols because Neutrogena, a Johnson and Johnson company, has been doing retinols for a long time. They earned my trust long before I was ever on YouTube as an over-the-counter cosmetic retinol to recommend to patients, and you will see me recommend it over and over again. Neutrogena's retinols are some of the best in the industry in my opinion."
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