retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid 
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
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Its fragrance-free formulation is especially great for moments when your skin might be irritated from more intensive ingredients like, say, retinoids.
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Retinol is a type of retinoid that is available over the counter.
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Henry agrees and adds parabens, sulfates, any forms of retinoids or retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and other harsh exfoliants to the list of things to avoid.
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Because of the side effects of retinoids, start slowly.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Retinol is a type of retinoid that is available over the counter.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
Henry agrees and adds parabens, sulfates, any forms of retinoids or retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and other harsh exfoliants to the list of things to avoid.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Because of the side effects of retinoids, start slowly.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Retinoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinoid. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯid
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
retinoid
adjective
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