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Retinol Pro Plus.

Neutrogena Retinol Pro Plus
Retinoids

About this product

A retinol serum from Neutrogena formulated with 0.3% retinol, designed to help reduce fine lines and support skin resurfacing.

Best for

Mature skin
Retinoids

The Guru Index verdict

84%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise Neutrogena's transparency in disclosing the 0.3% retinol concentration, which they view as a meaningful strength level for those 30 and up. The product is widely recognized as a solid drugstore retinol option with stable formulation. Reviewers emphasize Neutrogena's long track record and recommend it as an effective entry point or step-up from their original Rapid Wrinkle Repair line.
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Key actives & flags

RetinoidVitamin EAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Triethyl Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, BHT, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

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"Neutrogena is starting to disclose their retinol. There's also number seven we talked about on the channel that goes up to 1% pure retinol and skin suiticles has a 1% retinol. So those things you can look into for increasing the retinol game."
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"retinol as you guys know is vitamin A derivative cream it's great I love different retinols I've talked about on the channel where there's the Neutrogena Retinol Pro Plus Resurfacing Retinol Serum, Alpharet by SkinBetter Science, you name it right so I am all about the retinol. Just a pea size amount to your entire face and then moisturize."
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"Neutrogena is starting to disclose their retinol. There's also number seven we talked about on the channel that goes up to 1% pure retinol and skin suiticles has a 1% retinol. So those things you can look into for increasing the retinol game."
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"Neutrogena's made a nice retinol Pro Plus that discloses the percentage of retinol. I usually say go for .25% and up retinol, but they don't talk about what percentage they're giving you. I like that Neutrogena has made a nice new retinol that will disclose at 0.3%. 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 their original Rapid Wrinkle Repair and tolerated it, go for the higher one and see if you like it. I've actually enjoyed using that product. I just want to give a shout out to Neutrogena for disclosing their percentage of retinol."
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"Neutrogena came out with serums oils and creams. Their retinol oil has disclosed 0.3% strength and their serums have 0.5% in strength. They also disclose the strength of their retinol if you buy the Pro Plus. I would not layer those. I would not layer an oil, the serum with the cream. I would just stick to one."
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"Neutrogena Olay and a ton of other retinols of various strengths that you can consider"
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"If you are an absolute beginner, then you are going to start with a basic one like Neutrogena and something like that. And gradually you will build up. Initially you are going to start with a low concentration. You will layer it in your night routine with alpha hydroxy acid, retinol, and on top of that you will apply moisturizer. 100%, you cannot skip the moisturizer, no matter what. Combining alpha hydroxy acid and retinol will make your melasma fade faster because you are using a lightening brightening ingredient and retinol does other things. Their combination is going to be life-changing."
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"The Neutrogena one is really good."
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"If you are an absolute beginner, then you are going to start with a basic one like Neutrogena and something like that. And gradually you will build up. Initially you are going to start with a low concentration. You will layer it in your night routine with alpha hydroxy acid, retinol, and on top of that you will apply moisturizer. 100%, you cannot skip the moisturizer, no matter what. Combining alpha hydroxy acid and retinol will make your melasma fade faster because you are using a lightening brightening ingredient and retinol does other things. Their combination is going to be life-changing."
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"Neutrogena is one of the retinol options I love at the drugstore."
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"if you start over the counter there's Neutrogena, they all have really good retinols, they're going to be the mildest category retinol. really the brand on the front doesn't matter as much as the active ingredient."
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"I love Neutrogena retinols because Neutrogena, a Johnson and Johnson company, they've 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. Their retinols are some of the best in the industry in my opinion."
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All 2 takes from Dr Dray
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"The retinols that I've recommended in a lot of my videos from Neutrogena come in a jar package, but the formula is actually stable and the brands test the formula to be stable in that type of packaging system. I learned firsthand when I toured the Dermatology warehouse and saw all the testing that they put products through in terms of packaging to ensure stability. Products also have preservatives in them that help protect the formula from degradation upon exposure to light and air. The final formulation overall really influences not only penetration in the skin and efficacy outcomes but also product formulation stability. Don't bypass products in jar packaging over those in airless pumps. It's not necessarily any better."
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"I love Neutrogena retinols because Neutrogena, a Johnson and Johnson company, they've 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. Their retinols are some of the best in the industry in my opinion."
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