The Best Retinol Products

Retinol is a form of vitamin A. The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests using retinol to effectively treat a wide range of topical skin problems related to aging, such as skin discolorations and wrinkles. For the best results, choose a retinol-enhanced skincare product that's received positive reviews from beauty experts.

Avon Anew Ultimate Contouring Eye System

Avon designed its eye treatment as a two-step product. Skincare expert Paula Begoun tested the cream. She notes that the first step includes emollients and silicone to help hydrate your skin and fill in wrinkles; retinol to fight wrinkles; and herbal extracts to help reduce inflammation and puffiness. The second step boasts additional moisturizers and slip-agents, plus light cosmetic pigments to help brighten the skin's color and tone.

Clarins Renew-Plus Night Lotion

Clarins' anti-aging cream comes recommended by the beauty editors of "Shape" magazine as one of the better retinol-enhanced treatments. Due to its serum texture, it's better for oily skin than heavier creams. Additional beneficial ingredients include herbal extracts like papaya, whose fruit enzymes may help exfoliate dead and damaged cells, plus macadamia extract.

Neutrogena Tone Correcting Tinted Moisture SPF 30

The editors of "InStyle" magazine praise Neutrogena's tinted moisturizer, loving that it includes several anti-aging ingredients like vitamin C and retinol. To defend your skin from new wrinkles and damage, Neutrogena also adds potent sunscreen ingredients. Meanwhile, cosmetic pigments help to smooth over and disguise blemishes and discolorations like age spots.

Avon Anew Age-Transforming Compact Makeup

Avon's compact foundation can help instantly rejuvenate your skin from a cosmetic perspective while its active ingredients help rejuvenate your actual skin's health. Begoun loved its "intriguing" ingredients, including wrinkle-smoothing silicone and wrinkle-reducing retinol. She concludes that it's one of the better foundations available for wrinkled skin or skin with large pores, as it sits well on the skin's surface instead of sinking into crevices.