Whether you’re a first-time Retinol user or you’ve been taking advantage of this skincare ingredient’s anti-aging benefits for a while, it’s time to know your facts about Retinol. Discover the truths and myths about Retinol to learn how to minimize Retinol side effects and upgrade your anti-aging skincare routine!
Fact: Retinol Helps Visibly Firm Skin and Diminish Wrinkles
Fiction: Retinol is Only Recommended for Visibly Aged Skin
Fiction: Retinol Thins the Skin
Fact: It’s Not Uncommon to Experience Visible Retinol Side Effects
Fiction: If You See Side Effects, You Should Stop Using Retinol
Fact: There are Different Forms of Retinoids
Fiction: Only Higher Percentages of Retinol are Effective
Fiction: Retinol Isn’t Safe for Daily Use
Fact: You Can Use Kiehl’s Retinol Micro-Dose Formula in a Daytime Skincare Routine
Fiction: You Can’t Use Other Active Ingredients with Retinol
Discover Our Solution for Visible Retinol
Benefits with Minimal Discomfortii

Our Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum is specifically formulated to deliver a daily-strength dosage of Retinol so you can start using Retinol and seeing improvement in skin firmness and wrinkle reduction with minimal discomfort including visible redness, dryness and peeling. It’s easy to incorporate into any skincare routine for visible skin renewal! Our advanced micro-dose anti-wrinkle serum with Retinol is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin and first-time Retinol users.
Formulated with Retinol, Peptide and Ceramides, our formula works to ensure skin tolerates a micro-dose of Retinol so there’s minimal discomfort throughout usage.

Your Complete Anti-Aging Routine
After applying our anti-wrinkle serum with Retinol, you can complete your routine with our efficacious anti-aging cream and one of our sunscreens for skin that looks and feels youthful!
i Based on a consumer study of 135 panelists after 12 weeks of usage.
ii Minimizes visible redness, dryness and peeling.