The Best Wrinkle-Reducing Retinol Products for Mature Skin

Retinol is the gold-standard skin-care ingredient for anti-aging, so to be fair, any retinol is a good start for mature skin. However, certain formulations feature other anti-aging ingredients and technologies that make some products superior for reducing wrinkles and firming skin, while other retinol items are targeted toward controlling acne. Below, we’ve rounded up the retinol formulas we love best for tackling signs of aging.

Retinol products we love for mature skin

1 / 10

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Face Serum ($80)

The clinical studies and before and after images for Clinique’s Smart Clinical Repair line blew me away. Whether you opt for the cream or serum (or combine the two for maximum wrinkle-fighting power), you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how quickly signs of aging fade into the rearview.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $80
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $80

2 / 10

Perricone MD High Potency Triple Retinol Renewal Serum ($135)

With three kinds of retinol, this formula is not playing around. While powerful, the serum is still gentle enough to be used day and night to promote firmer, more collagen-rich skin for a noticeable reduction in fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity and resilience.

• BUY ON PERRICONE MD – $135
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $135

3 / 10

No7 Pure Retinol .3% Night Concentrate ($34)

No7 is a good place for retinol newbies to start. While they offer higher concentrated products for those looking for dialed-up power, beginning with this .3% concentrate is ideal. It even features retinol-soothing bisabolol to help calm skin and prevent irritation.

• BUY ON NO7 – $34
• BUY ON AMAZON – $34

4 / 10

YSE Beauty Last Call Retinol Serum ($88)

Molly Sims set out to create a hardworking vitamin C serum that didn’t smell as bad as many on the market, and she succeeded with flying colors. This serum is an expert cocktail of retinol, niacinamide and omega fatty acids that promotes firmer, brighter skin without the unwanted irritation and side effects.

• BUY NOW – $88

5 / 10

PCA Skin Intensive Age Refining Treatment: 0.5% Pure Retinol ($119)

This intense overnight treatment uses a patented delivery system to get ingredients deeper into the skin for superior results. It has the standard anti-aging benefits like reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and firming the skin, but it also minimizes age-related yellowing and redness of the skin for a more even, younger-looking complexion.

• BUY ON PCA SKIN – $119
• BUY ON AMAZON – $119

6 / 10

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ ($48)

A Jennifer Garner favorite and affordable drugstore option, we knew we had to include this powerful retinol serum. Stubborn dark spots and deep wrinkles hate to see this formula coming.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $48
• BUY ON ULTA – $51

7 / 10

Mother Science Retinol Synergist ($96)

Mother Science was the first to pair malassezin and retinol in a formula to maximize both ingredients’ wrinkle-reducing benefits. This serum works fast, quickly smoothing and firming skin for a whole new complexion in four weeks.

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8 / 10

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum ($92)

Although it boasts three retinol technologies, this serum is still gentle enough to use every night. It’s clinically proven to improve the five key signs of aging in four weeks.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $92
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $92

9 / 10

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Contour Serum ($78)

Not only does this serum help visibly improve wrinkles in just one week, but it also helps boost skin’s resilience over time. We love that it pairs hydrating benefits with its anti-aging and wrinkle-smoothing powers for total care.

• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $78
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $78

10 / 10

Typology A61 – 0.3% Retinol Serum for Fine Lines & Wrinkles ($54)

This gentle French retinol serum has rave reviews, and if the French women love it, we trust it. “This product changed my skin texture in the space of a few days,” writes one user.

 

• BUY NOW – $54