The 7 Best Retinol Products For Winter

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While retinol is an anti-aging rock star, it tends to dry skin and can cause redness. Winter's cold temperatures and low humidity does the same. That's no reason to stop using retinol when the temperatures drop. Allure offers 7 retinol products that are either less hydrating or contain a smaller percentage of retinol which make them perfect for winter weather.

These products are also great for sensitive skin, year-round.

This list contains two award winners:

• Glow by Dr. Brandt Revitalizing Retinol Eye Cream, Allure 2014 Best of Beauty Award Winner (has 50 4-star reviews on Sephora).
• Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum, Good Housekeeping 2010 Best Anti-aging Serum (has 230 4.5 star reviews on Drugstore.com).

Does your skin become more susceptible to retinol's power during the winter?

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SALE ALERT: Dermstore Offering 20% Off All SkinCeuticals Products

SkinCeuticals products rarely go on sale. That's why this deal is worth sharing. Dermstore.com is offering 20% off all their SkinCeuticals products for a limited. This includes award-winners like Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream, CE Ferulic (which has 421 5-star reviews!) and Phloretin CF Gel. 

If you love this brand, this is a good time to stock up.

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8 Retinol Products For Almost Every Skin Type

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While each of us have different skin issues and complexions, a good retinol product can work for just about every skin type. Among its many benefits:

Retinol helps with acne, fights wrinkles and improves hyperpigmentation. (Tweet this).

For more read Elle's The Best Retinol Products For Every Skin Type. 

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Prescription Retinol Products Vs Retail: What's The Difference?

Retinol is a cosmetic product that does not require a prescription and serves as the active ingredient in over-the-counter products. Prescription products contain retinoic acid (also known as tretinoin). Our skin contains an enzyme that can convert retinol into retinoic acid. This happens at a slower pace than when using over-the-counter products.

Retinol and retinoic acid is universally considered one of the most effective topical anti-aging treatments. 

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6 Retinol Products That Will Transform Your Skin According To Vogue

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Keeping up with the latest retinol news is a full time job. That's what we're here to do! Vogue offers six retinol products that will transform your skin and each of them it worth a look.

StriVectin-AR Advanced Retinol Eye Treatment - this contains a molecule that supposedly transforms retinol into a more usable form.
Exuviance Super Retinol Concentrate - this time-released product diffuses pure retinol gradually throughout the day while also containing optical skin brighteners for a beautiful glow.
Kate Somerville RetASphere Micro-Peel - leave-on product delivers pure retinol as well as 10% glycolic acid to produce a gentle, overnight peel.
Lancer Youth Serum - an effective retinol product that has peptides to soothe any potential irritation and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture.
Avène Rétrinal Cream - this French beauty product has retinaldehyde which is a less irritating form of vitamin A and claims to visibly reduce signs of aging with less irritation.
Arcona Advanced A Serum - this also contains a flower extract to fight off blemishes as well as wrinkle-fighting vitamin A. It addresses acne and aging all in one.

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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum: The Best Retinol Product Of 2014 According To New Beauty Magazine

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The praise keeps piling in for RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum.

New Beauty's Winter/Spring 2015 issue features its "Best Of The Year" awards. RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum earned "Best Retinol Product" honors.

New Beauty says "this healthy skin serum drastically improves skin in a few weeks so that it's smoother and more youthful looking".  New Beauty notes that this serum absorbs instantly. I can attest to the rapid absorption. It leaves your skin feeling smooth, not greasy.

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum Reviews

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum consistently earns between 4-5 star user reviews on multiple retail sites.

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RoC is a dermatologist favorite, too. In fact, in an interview with me on KTXD-TV's The Broadcast, dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Kim, included RoC as one of her bargain favorites. She also told me off-camera that it's one of the most effective beauty lines money can buy.

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How Retinol Works

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