Hi there! I’m new to Picky and it feels great to be here. I am looking for good retinol products for my oily to combination skin that break out once in a while. I’ve not used retinol before so it will be great if you can suggest products for a beginner. 

Tell me all you holy grail retinol products!! Thanks in advance!

Your Favorite Retinol Products

It takes a while to get completely soaked by the skin and it’s a tad bit sticky after. Because I have oily skin, especially in summer, I cannot use this product during day. It makes my face oily and affects any makeup I’ve used. Nothing too bad but because of this problem I cannot use it in my AM routine.

This Cosrx product is truly my holy grail. It completely changed my skin. It keeps my skin hydrated. It also helped me with reducing texture and evening skin tone. I have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne, it helped reduce that as well. I use it at least once a day in my PM routine. Overall, it’s a great product!

It is definitely expensive for the amount of product. I have tried other lip masks and this one is maybe a little better or somewhat similar to others out there. It’s no HG but it will do the job and may become a little heavy on the pockets. If you already have a HG then maybe you can save some money.

This lip sleeping mask is a great for adding a boost of hydration to the lips. The key is to apply a thick coat in PM routine to see a significant difference. I wake up with moisturized lips ready for the day. The packaging is cute and it comes with a little spatula. It does a slight smell but nothing strong or irritating. I have been using this for over a month now and the jar is still full. It will last a long time. Definitely worth a try!

I don’t really have anything bad to say about it. Just one thing to keep in mind is to apply the gel on a damp skin for best results.

My skin just loves this water gel!! Its my go to, especially in summer when my skin is full on oily. It also helps calm my skin whenever it’s irritated. I would absolutely recommended it!

I did not see any significant changes in my undereye area. It’s also expensive for the amount and the results. I bought it in a sale otherwise I wouldn’t pay the full price for this product.

It’s a decent dark circle corrector. I wouldn’t say it’s any HG but it does provide some correction. It also contains caffeine that can help reduce puffiness along with the stainless steel applicator. It is tinted and you need just a little product.

I’m really trying to identify something bad with this product but I seriously cannot. I will update my review if anything changes in long-term use.

It’s truly a HG for me. I have acne prone skin which is sensitive to literally everything out there but this Centalla miracle ampoule calms my skin perfectly. It comes in a classy looking glass bottle with great packaging. The ampoule liquid is thicker than water but less viscous than honey. When applied, it leaves my skin feeling soothed and smooth. I wake up to a glowing healthy looking skin. I’ve used this for almost two weeks now. So far the ampoule has earned a permanent spot in my vanity!!

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