retinol
noun
ret·i·nol ˈre-tə-ˌnȯl 
-ˌnōl
: the chief and typical vitamin A C20H29OH that is a highly unsaturated alicyclic alcohol used in various forms in medicine and nutrition
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web One of the top ingredients for targeting fine lines is retinol, according to Dr. Fahs. 
Allure, 1 Aug. 2022 When shopping for a cream, Dr. Henry recommends looking for certain active ingredients, including caffeine, retinol and peptides. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 The Moonlight Retinol Super Serum is a retinol that smells amazing. Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 8 May 2022 Sealing in the moisture, Dream is an entry-level retinol that encourages skin-cell turnover and evens out skin tone, leaving the skin feeling softer and smoother overnight. Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021 The golden standard for anti-aging products, retinol is the champion for aging skin. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022 Kleem Organics offers their anti-aging retinol cream, which helps to moisturize skin from jawline to hairline. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 In that case, your best bet is to try a retinol cream, which can potentially help with dark circles and fine lines that form in the under-eye area, Dr. Peredo says. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 18 May 2022 Today's deals are almost too good to be true: Grab the below retinol cream and foundation for both long-term and instant benefits—and be sure not to miss 50% off Beautyblenders and PMD at-home microdermabrasion devices, either. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2021 See More
Allure, 1 Aug. 2022 When shopping for a cream, Dr. Henry recommends looking for certain active ingredients, including caffeine, retinol and peptides. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 The Moonlight Retinol Super Serum is a retinol that smells amazing. Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 8 May 2022 Sealing in the moisture, Dream is an entry-level retinol that encourages skin-cell turnover and evens out skin tone, leaving the skin feeling softer and smoother overnight. Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021 The golden standard for anti-aging products, retinol is the champion for aging skin. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022 Kleem Organics offers their anti-aging retinol cream, which helps to moisturize skin from jawline to hairline. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 In that case, your best bet is to try a retinol cream, which can potentially help with dark circles and fine lines that form in the under-eye area, Dr. Peredo says. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 18 May 2022 Today's deals are almost too good to be true: Grab the below retinol cream and foundation for both long-term and instant benefits—and be sure not to miss 50% off Beautyblenders and PMD at-home microdermabrasion devices, either. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
retin- + -ol entry 1; from its being the source of retinal
First Known Use
1960, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
retinol
noun
ret·i·nol ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯl -ˌōl
-ˌōl : vitamin a sense a