Retinoids
Retinoids — the vitamin A family, including retinol and retinal — are among the most studied anti-ageing ingredients in skincare. They support cell renewal to smooth texture, soften the look of lines and even tone, and are best introduced gradually alongside daily SPF.
Shop Retinoids at Skintique15 ingredients in this category
Adapalene
A synthetic retinoid used to treat acne and support skin renewal
Hydrogenated Retinol
HYDROGENATED RETINOL
A stabilised form of vitamin A that converts to active retinoids within the skin
Retinal
Retinaldehyde
One conversion step from active vitamin A
Retinol
The gold standard anti-ageing ingredient
Retinyl Acetate
Synthetic derivative of vitamin A, made from retinol and acetic acid | Converts to retinoic acid more slowly in skin
Retinyl Dimethylglycylprolinate
RETINYL DIMETHYLGLYCYLPROLINATE
A stabilised retinoid derivative designed to support skin resilience and address visible signs of photoaging
Retinyl Formyl Aspartamate
RETINYL FORMYL ASPARTAMATE
A stabilised retinol derivative designed for photodamaged skin with improved stability
Retinyl Glycolyl Shikimate
RETINYL GLYCOLYL SHIKIMATE
A retinoid derivative that conditions and softens the skin
Retinyl Hydroxypentanoatyl Shikimate
RETINYL HYDROXYPENTANOATYL SHIKIMATE
A stabilised retinol derivative that conditions skin without the irritation profile of traditional retinoids
Retinyl Linoleate
A member of the retinoid family | Ester of retinol and linoleic acid
Retinyl Methoxy PEG-22 Acetate
RETINYL METHOXY PEG-22 ACETATE
A gentle retinoid alternative that conditions skin without the strength of prescription-grade retinoids
Retinyl Oleate
RETINYL OLEATE
A vitamin A ester that conditions skin and supports cellular renewal
Retinyl Sunflowerseedate
RETINYL SUNFLOWERSEEDATE
A retinoid ester that conditions skin and supports a smoother texture
Retinyl Tallate
RETINYL TALLATE
A stabilised retinoid ester that conditions skin with vitamin A derivatives
Tretinoin
Prescription-strength retinoic acid for proven results
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