Retinol

Ingredient to know

Retinol

Helps your skin smooth fine lines and refine texture.

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Ingredient to know

Retinol

Helps your skin smooth fine lines and refine texture.

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Retinol for skin

Retinol is a pure form of vitamin A that helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By supporting skin renewal, it promotes a smoother, brighter, more refined‑looking complexion over time.

Why your skin needs it

Retinol helps accelerate cell turnover while supporting the production of collagen and elastin, two key proteins that contribute to a smoother and firmer appearance. This renewal process helps refine uneven texture, improve radiance, and reveal a more polished, healthier‑looking surface.

The Clinique expertise
Retinol can cause peeling, redness, or dryness during the early stages of use, a normal sign that it is working to transform the skin. Clinique formulates retinol with soothing and hydrating ingredients to help maintain comfort while delivering effective resurfacing benefits.

How Clinique uses retinol
Clinique uses retinol in a concentrated overnight treatment designed to address multiple visible signs of ageing while supporting skin with hydration. Clinique also uses other forms of retinoid, including hydroxypinacolone retinoate, in selected Smart Clinical Repair™ formulas.

What you’ll see on the ingredient list
Retinol
Vitamin A
Vitamin A Derivative

Skin concerns
· Fine lines
· Uneven texture
· Dullness

FAQs
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The Clinique Formula: Performance, Safety, Science

Clinique launched the first-ever line of dermatologist-developed skin care in 1968. The promise: to deliver effective, safe, clinically proven formulas that create great skin. We avoid using allergens, irritants and ingredients in ways that could potentially harm your skin.

Proven results are from how multiple ingredients are combined using the latest scientific breakthroughs to achieve maximum results without irritation. As science evolves, we continuously re-examine ingredients with our researchers, formulators, clinicians, and guiding board-certified dermatologists.

Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free.

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