Retinoid for skin
Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that help accelerate skin’s natural surface cell renewal. They can help smooth the look of uneven texture, reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and support a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
Why your skin needs it
Retinoids including well‑known forms like retinol—are part of the vitamin A family. They support faster cell turnover, helping refine uneven texture and reveal fresher, brighter looking skin. This renewal process helps keep the complexion smoother and more refined over time.
The Clinique expertise
Clinique formulates with retinoid technologies that deliver effective skin‑renewing benefits while maintaining comfort. Our retinoid formulas are carefully balanced with soothing and hydrating ingredients to help minimise irritation and support consistent use.
How Clinique uses retinoids
Clinique combines retinoids with complementary ingredients such as peptides and hyaluronic acid. In Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum, 1% retinoid helps accelerate surface cell turnover, while peptides support skin’s strength and hyaluronic acid provides plumping hydration.
What you’ll see on the ingredient list
Retinoid
Retinol
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Vitamin A Derivative
Skin concerns
· Uneven texture
· Dullness
· Fine lines
Shop Skincare With Retinoid
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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum
Multi-benefit anti-ageing serum helps repair, resurface, and replump the look of skin.
Clinique Fresh Pressed™ Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10%
4-pack of our vitamin C-powered face serum for brighter-looking skin.
FAQs
4 Questions
What is a retinoid in skincare?
Retinoid is the umbrella term for a family of ingredients derived from vitamin A. Retinol and hydroxypinacolone retinoate are both types of retinoid.
What do retinoids do for skin?
Retinoids help accelerate surface cell renewal. This can visibly smooth uneven texture, reduce the look of lines and wrinkles and improve skin’s radiance.
What is the difference between retinoid and retinol?
Retinoid describes the wider family of vitamin A derivatives. Retinol is one specific type of retinoid that must be converted by the skin before becoming active.
Can retinoids be used morning and night?
It depends on the formula. The hydroxypinacolone retinoate used in Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum is designed to be gentle enough for morning and evening use. Always follow the product directions and apply sunscreen during the day.
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.
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