Editors at NewBeauty have reported a ton on retinol over the years; unsurprisingly, given that any dermatologist, aesthetician or cosmetic chemist will tell you it's the gold standard in skin-care actives. We've written about the best starter retinols, the difference between retinol and retinal, the best options for sensitive skin, dermatologists' favorite formulas and the recently-trending retinol body treatments, to name a few. Still, retinol is only a piece of the skin-care puzzle, and what you apply to your skin directly after a retinol product is just as important when it comes to getting the best results.
Beauty editors know the promise of a solid retinol routine, and they also test a lot of moisturizers. So, I was curious: which creams do beauty editors say are the best to use post-retinol? Below, six editors share their picks on the moisturizers that soothe, hydrate and lock in the acne-reducing, wrinkle-softening, texture-smoothing and dark spot erasing benefits of retinol.
The Best Moisturizers to Use After Retinol, Per Testing
