8 best retinols for brighter, firmer skin, tried and tested by a beauty editor

I’ve tested each formula for a minimum of a month on cleansed skin - (Georgia Day/The Standard)

The best retinol products can improve the firmness, radiance and texture of skin, as well as address its overall health.

Known as the gold standard in anti-ageing ingredients by experts alike, retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, is regularly touted as the best way to tackle everything from dullness and slackening contours to tone and texture and enlarged pores.