How to Use retinoid in a Sentence

retinoid

noun
  • But that doesn't mean retinoids aren't right for you and your goals.
    — Catherine Devine, Allure, 18 Apr. 2020
  • To go one step further, add a retinoid at night.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Retinol is a type of retinoid that is available over the counter.
    — Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Many of us already use some form of retinoid on our facial skin.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 June 2023
  • Here are the retinoid and retinol formulas to put on your radar.
    — Deanna Pai, CNN Underscored, 30 June 2020
  • Start by applying your retinoid just two or three nights a week.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 3 Nov. 2017
  • Those with sensitive skin can even use it in place of a retinoid.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 June 2026
  • My skin has been going through a tough time since using a stronger retinoid.
    — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Also known as tretinoin, retinoic acid is the most bioavailable retinoid.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 19 May 2021
  • Mauskar said using a prescribed retinoid or an over-the-counter retinol can help.
    — ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Retinol isn’t the only over-the-counter retinoid out there—or the gentlest.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 27 Dec. 2021
  • Then, apply your retinoid over the whole face, down the neck, and across the décolletage.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Retinoids turn off some of the bad genes turned on by ultraviolet light.
    — Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, 15 May 2017
  • Using a pea-sized amount of retinoid to cover the entire face will suffice.
    — ELLE, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Bae adds that retinoids can also reduce prevent laugh lines that may appear near the eyes.
    — Madge Maril, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Nov. 2020
  • Topical retinoids are a better choice for those skin problems.
    — Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 3 May 2023
  • Then, just wait for your prescription-strength retinoid to be delivered straight to your door.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 Apr. 2025
  • It can be used as a bridge into retinoid use, or paired with stronger retinoids to cut down on irritation.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 June 2026
  • Always wear sunscreen when using retinoids.
    — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Retinol is a form of vitamin A and one of several types of retinoids.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
  • This is a prescription retinoid that increases cell turnover to help the skin peel and unclog pores.
    — Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Like a retinoid, copper peptide supports collagen and elastin to firm and smooth the skin.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 June 2026
  • If your retinoid is a night cream (usually in a jar), use just enough to cover your face in a sheer layer of cream.
    — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 23 Aug. 2018
  • Laser treatments and retinoids build it up; UV rays and free radicals tear it down.
    — Allure, 17 Aug. 2018
  • King explains that retinoids increase cell turnover and reduce dead skin cells and other debris to clog pores.
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The gel rolls over skin, calms redness, and intercepts pimples with a slow-release retinoid.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Isotretinoin, an oral retinoid, can also be helpful for cystic acne, King says.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Differin is well known for being the first over-the-counter prescription-grade retinoid on the market.
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 7 July 2023
  • Then comes the retinyl propionate, a retinoid that's not super common in skin-care products these days.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 28 July 2021
  • Either way, after a few weeks of nightly use, my cheeks did look slightly tighter and smoother, and all without retinoids.
    — Claire Valentine, The Cut, 20 Apr. 2018

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