For dermatologists, this retinol-infused cream is the gold standard. It’s packed with skin-friendly ingredients like ceramides, fatty acids, and squalene to nourish and moisturize skin, while actives like retinol, lactic acid, and glycolic acid help slough off dead skin cells and brighten skin.
Size: 1 fl. oz.
Key ingredients: Retinol, hyaluronic acid
SkinBetter rating: 4.6/5 stars
Our expert says: “Though technically a cream, it is the consistency of a thick serum and comes from a science-backed, medical-grade skin care company. AlphaRet contains a stabilized form of retinol, lactic, and glycolic acids, which also smooth skin, and ceramides, fatty acids, and squalene that make this surprisingly tolerable for most skin types. I personally use this product most nights of the week.” —Dr. Sarah Hogan