SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 Review
BLC Research Score
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- Best for
- oily, dry, combination
- Price
- $90.00 / 1 fl oz (30ml)
- Main claim
- Anti-aging firming
- Texture
- retinol night cream in tube with nozzle tip
Editorial pick only.
Quick verdict
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 sits in the professional tier at $90.00 for 1 fl oz (30ml). Best for oily, dry, combination skin.
Key ingredients
What the hero actives in Retinol 0.5 are supposed to do.
Primary
0.5% pure retinol
Supporting
Soothing Complex: bisabolol and boswellia serrata extract
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Final verdict
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 is a professional night cream for oily, dry, combination skin.
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Editor's note
Reviewed by the BLC Editorial Team using our standardized 7-criteria scoring methodology. Independent and not sponsored.
Last updated: Sep 17, 2026. Read how we evaluate.