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Jess Beech

The 9 best retinol creams and serums for smoother, clearer and brighter skin

Lineup of retinol serums and creams from (L-R) Paula's Choice, Medik8 and Skin Rocks, on a pastel watercolour background with cream and serum swatches.

Retinol is one of the biggest buzzword ingredients in skincare, and adding one of these creams or serums into your daily regime can help to encourage a smoother, clearer and brighter complexion.

Despite being around for decades, you might've seen the word 'retinol' blazoned upon the packaging of lots of beauty products in recent years, but what does retinol do? "Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, and one of the most widely researched and proven skincare ingredients available today," explains Facial aesthetics expert and oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Maryam Zamani.

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