
About this product
A fragrance-free retinol moisturizer cream combining stabilized retinol with hyaluronic acid, designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while maintaining hydration.
Full ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Behenate, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, BHT, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Laureth-7, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide
Guru Score
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What the gurus are saying
This lightweight retinol cream pairs pure retinol with hyaluronic acid to ease the dryness that often comes with starting a retinoid, making it especially well-suited for mature and sensitive skin. Dermatologists praise RoC's decades of retinol expertise and strong clinical backing, noting the formula improves fine lines, wrinkles, and firmness with consistent use while feeling silky and moisturized rather than dry or irritating. Because the retinol is formulated into a hydrating cream rather than a serum or stronger treatment, those new to retinoids or with sensitive skin may want to start here without worrying about the usual adjustment period.
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Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.
Source: DermNet
Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.
Source: DermNet
Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.
Source: DermNet
A fragrance-free retinol moisturizer cream combining stabilized retinol with hyaluronic acid, designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while maintaining hydration.
Yes. All 9 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 87%.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Cream holds a Guru Score of 87%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 9 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Cream is generally suited to dry skin and mature skin.
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