The BEST Retinols for Anti Aging and More at the Drugstore | Dr. Jenny Liu 

I've been trying out all these OTC products for the past year, and I've found that generic Adapalene works BEST for my particular problem, which is brown age spots. I wanted to remove age spots from my face as well as my forearms and backs of hands, so I knew I would need to use a lot of product. Adapalene is cheap, easy to access at the drug store and on Amazon, and doesn't irritate my skin. Honestly, I think it's the best product but it doesn't get a lot of hype because it's not a high profit item. The package is plain, and they don't spend money on advertising, but it works just as well as the so called high end stuff.

Hi Dr. Liu.I have been using Adapalene(DIFFEREN)for almost 6 months now and you're right because it helps with my acne,hyperpigmentation,marks and uneven texture.

My favourite is Neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair. Really does what is says.

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Been using cerave for a while now and I think I’m seeing a difference, 28M. But doctorly just started a tretinoin thing so I have that coming Tuesday out of curiosity

Thanks for this! I bought the cereve and on my third day already! So far not irritating and feels gentle on my sensitive skin! Would love to try other brands you mentioned but so far i love cerave

Thank you, I use the olay 24 night moisturizer about a year now ❤ I love the texture and it a great product ❤

I’m a big fan Dr Liu! On Instagram, and now very happy to see you on RU-vid 💓💓

Dr. Liu your awesome.

Thanks for this video. It was really helpful.

I have been using retinol because I heard it was going to help with acne. I know technically that’s specific to adapalene and retinoic acid/tretinoin, but I decided retinol was better than nothing (especially since salicylic acid leave on products didn’t seem to help much other than blackheads). I have been using La Roche Posay’s Rendermic cream for while and I now think when it comes to retinol products, most of the efficacious and stable products are at most what amounts to about 50~55 USD. I say this because La Roche Posay’s Rendermic R line’s cream and serum, which were the only retinol products I readily had access to, were around 50 USD. Recently, Loreal’s Revitalift Laser serum was imported, and although the percentage is 0.2% and the serum has fragrance, at least it’s half the price of the LRP Rendermic line. Always wanted to try The Ordinary’s retinol serums because I have never tried any oil serums before, let alone a retinol oil serum especially since it was so affordable! But due to them being imported the price went up to about 21 USD. I bought some anyway because it was still cheaper than LRP Rendermic XD I am probably going to rely more on Loreal Revitalift Laser though because I think its retinol is more stable and the department store is probably going to consistently import the product now.

New subscriber. Learned a lot! Thank you!! 🙏🏾 new to retinol at 31, and I want to make sure I introduce it safely to my skincare routine

Hi Doc, Can you recommend eye cream? Your skin and eyes look like you're in your 20's. Or share your skin routine? Thanks

We do know the percentages of these?

Nice to see L'Oréal in this list! It's one of my favourites 🙏

I use Paula Choice Clinical but before applying it I dilute a bit of 12% niacinamide in the palm of my hand with a few drops of water then apply that to face, chest and backs of hands.

Thanks!! What is your favorite? I’ll Go with that one!

Great video. Thanks Dr. Liu! Will these products help with age/sun spots? Can you suggest what’s best for age/sun spot?

Can we use CeraVe retinol with olay retinol cream together

Thank you for all this information! But could you tell me - can all of these products be used on the eyelids as well?

2:05 Olay regenerist retinol 24 3:32 neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair serum 5:01 L’Oreal revitalift night serum 0.3% pure retinol 6:45 Roc capsules 7:39 CeraVe resurfing retinol serum 8:53 Adapeline

For combination skin, would you recommend Olay during summer and neutrogena during winter ?

Great video! For vitamin c, what product you would highly recommend? Cream or serum? Thanks!

Hi Dr Liu what kind of good sunscreen you recommend please I want to know . Thank you ❤

Is the sodium hydroxide safe on the skin?

i like your accent doc ❤

My favorite retinol products are ones that actually give you the percentage of retinol in the product, lol. Ive used and enjoyed Alpha Skincare’s .15% and No7’s .30% retinol. Next I want to try Obagi Clinical’s .5% retinol.

What is best for scars?

Doc can I bleach my face if I have melasma

can I use adapalene and retinol at the same time?

Best retinols ever

Is there any cream that can thicken the skin on the Face id really appreciate the help if you can thanks

How much

what should i not use with the cerave

On my way to buy the olay retinol 😊

Neither Cerave nor Olay will list the amount of retinol in their products so I won't purchase. One article estimated that the Cerave product may have a little as little as .15%. They also aren't cruelty free.

At what age should we strt using retinol?

Would be nice if had price per oz.

How much I have my spot dark skin

Hi Dr. Liu! Thank you for all that you do. May I please request if you can review Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate for the face and eyes. Is it effective, or if not, what is an alternative? Thank you!

May I ask ….do we need a sunscreen at the evening or night in order to protect the skin from the blue lights?

does olay retinol help to minimize pores.

Hi Doc, can you recommend on what retinol to buy for my post acne, scarring and more importantly my unevent skin texture😭😭 gosh got some big open pores😭 gahd …oh and am a beginner btw.

Can I use olay retinol on my neck?

Hi! Very helpful video. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Garnier Retinol Berry serum. So far, this has been the only one so far that my skin can tolerate. The Olay24 just doesn't seem to sink into my skin and flakes off. I went through an entire jar but didn't like the pilling. Thank you.

Can I use my prescription hydroquinone with a retinol serum at night or are those two you shouldn’t combine?

I am a breastfeeding mother and my baby age 2 year can i use retinol???

I’m sooooo tired about Retinol I have tried every MILDEST (as they said) retinol in the market. Cerave Resurfacing, Olay Regenerist, Versed Restart, EVERY ONE OF THEM. And I always use the least amount and the next day my face gets bumps acne and just worse. I hate Retinols 😢😢😢😢😢

Anyone tried the one from inkey list?

I want to start using retinols and more facial creams to take care of my skin. I am about to be 30 and might be a little late to this but I have a hard time figuring out what to use and how to use it. I see a lot of women on youtube using face creams and serums etc but I don't know how using all those concoctions will be good mixed together. I am starting to have fine lines under my eyelashes and it bothers me I dont want to use injections or anything like that. and my under eye bags lines wont go away. I didn't have them before do eye creams really work or is it another way for brands to make more money by selling different products for different part of your face?

It appears you all get paid commission to advertise various products because they are below the bottom of the Retional derivatives. They just don't work.

evolution skincare Retinol 2% - find ich bisher am Besten

What is the right time and age tu use retinol?

Ive been using the roc fine line capsules for somewhere between 9 months to a year (every other night for most of that time). There is a small wrinkle on my forehead I've been trying to get rid of and these capsules dont seem to be doing the trick. What retinal would you say is the next best step up now that I've got a good grasp on dosage size?

Hi Everyone, I have Oily-Acne prone skin type and I live in Dubai, UAE.. May I ask if anyone can answer me if I can use the following together at night time routine: 1. Toner - COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner 150m 2. Serum - Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum Or The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrator, 30 Ml 3. Retinol - Olay Night Cream: Regenerist Retinol 24 Moisturiser, 50G

For the moisturizer formats like Olay, is it ok to apply a thick layer like you normally might for a moisturizer or do you have to stick to a “pea sized” amount?

I am working on a night shift. When should I use retinol?

I use paula's choice retinol 1% 2 times per week. Shoud I use it more frequently for better results?

Hello Doctor. can you comment on my skincare routine. My problems are textural acne scars, AM- cleanse, Allpha Arbutin 2% Serum, VitC+HA spheres, moisturizer, sunscreen PM- 1. Cleanse, Glycolic acid toner, niacinamide serum, moisturizer 2. Cleanse, Retinol 0.2%, niacinamide serum, moisturizer. 3. Cleanse, Niacinamide serum, moisturizer. I try to switch days of when i use Glycolic Acid and Retinol.

The audio (either the pitch or pace)makes it uncomfortable to listen :(

I bought Cerave Resurfacing Retinol but every time I use it a fixed section on my face (below my eyes, front cheeks) gets thicken itchy and gets big pores. Whenever I stopped it goes away. What could it be?

Very irritating to listen to her audio. It sounds like she has dry mouth.

She talks way too much. She says a lot & says nothing. She speaks too slow. Hard to stay with her. 11:27

Thanks for sharing! I finally found the best one I like it’s from Avene. Retinaldehyde… is less irritating…I have tried at least 4 retinol🥶Paula’s Choice 0.3, Cerave resurfacing retinol, Kiehl’s, and even a Taiwanese brand it’s contain retinyl palmitate 2%. None of this as good as Retinaldehyde. what’s your take on growth factor TNS and DNA repair?

This was really helpful, thank you. I love CeraVe products so will try that one first!

What about cruelty free products?

Please tell me if I have a retinol eye cream can I use it on eyelids?????

What happened to ur eyebrows

Hi Dr. Liu! Great presentation! What is the difference between the CeraVe skin renewing retinol serum (purple bottle) and the CeraVe skin resurfacing retinol serum (teal blue bottle)?

What about brown girls with aging skin

Best presentation ever