These new retinol products are the best thing to come out of 2020

This is a personal favourite, and as a self-identifying cynic, I’m happy to say I can genuinely see improvements to my complexion the morning after using this as a part of my night time routine. The milky serum pairs retinol with polyamine growth factor and eggshell membrane, strengthening skin resilience. 100 per cent recommend.

Looking to tackle the first signs of ageing AND breakouts? Dermalogica’s got you sorted. Combining time-release retinol to minimise fine lines and wrinkles, salicylic acid to clear breakouts, and argan, rosehip seed and golden jojoba oils to soothe and nourish sensitised skin. Add it to your regular anti-ageing routine if you’re acne-prone or use it sporadically for pesky hormonal flare-ups and breakouts.

Fragrance and nasties free, this new silky serum from Olay pairs a bioavailable retinoid complex with vitamin B3 to target the first signs of ageing. Gentle but effective, it helps to minimise pores and dark spots, brighten and firm the skin, all while leaving the complexion hydrated for 24 hours.

Sensitive skinned gals we’ve got you sorted. La Roche Posay’s latest serum offers a gentle-on-skin, pure retinol formula to visibly resurface and renew the look of fine lines and deep wrinkles, and improve the appearance of dark spots.

We love a good two-in-one, so you can only imagine how excited we were to learn of the skincare-makeup hybrid that is this primer. With an ingredients list that features hyaluronic acid and retinol,  we’re talking about a complexion-perfecting finish that’ll keep you looking pretty even after you’ve removed your makeup.

Looking for a retinol in a more hydrating format? Murad’s latest night cream delivers on the hydration with a lightweight finish. The nourishing cream targets fine lines and wrinkles using a retinol tri-active technology, while niacinamide and picolinamide strengthen the skin’s barrier and smooth texture. Pure class.