Retinol Cream Product Comparisons

#1 Top Pick

Agelyss Retinol Cream

If you’re looking to give your skin added protection and a smooth, wrinkle-free appearance, then Agelyss Retinol Cream should be your first choice. If any Retinol cream is going to work for you, this is it.

It contains the optimal percentage of Retinol standardization at 1% to retain effectiveness while not causing damage to the skin, plus it contains 5% marine Collagen and 5% Hyularonic acid that create a synergistic completion for optimal moisturization and a Collagen-boosting effect. It doesn’t contain any parabens, hormones, AHA (Alpha Hydroxy acid) or artificial fragrances. Additionally, it comes with a confident 365-day money-back guarantee! It is also cruelty-free which we always appreciate.

Quality:This product contains Retinol at 1% standardization, 5% marine Collagen, 5% Hyaluronic acid as well as Jojoba oil. These are scientifically researched ingredients that are backed by clinical studies for being effective for positively benefiting skin health.

Reputation:Its reputation is top notch. It has several third party monitoring services, including buySAFE, Norton, and Trustee, as well as, an A+ rating from the quality monitoring company QualityTrusted.

Guarantee:All purchases of Agelyss Retinol Cream are backed by a 365-day risk-free 100% money-back guarantee. That is the best guarantee that we have seen from any manufacturer. This 1-year guarantee shows how confident Agelyss™ is in this product and the results that you will experience.

#2 Pick

Hopemate Retinol Cream

Coming in as our second pick is Hopemate Retinol cream. This formula boasts a high percentage of active Retinol with 2.5% along with superb ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and Jojoba oil. On the face of it, this formula seems to have it all. This formula offers a potent 2.5% standardization of Retinol, which we think is a bit too powerful. Skin is extremely sensitive, particularly the face, which is why we think that 2.5% Retinol may cause peeling and scarring and potentially permanent damage. Ideally, Retinol should be standardized to 1% as to still be effective but not cause unwanted irritation. Although we appreciate the addition of Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba oil and Vitamin E, we were disappointed that the manufacturer didn’t include soluble Collagen in what would otherwise seemingly be an obvious addition.

#3 Pick

Ebanel Retinol Moisturizer

Our #3 choice is a product made by Ebanel suitable for normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin. This truly looks like an all-round super Retinol formula. With key ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, we feel this formula is off to a good start. The manufacturer also added somewhat unconventional but appealing ingredients such as Resveratrol, a motion we appreciate. Ebanel did fail however, on the high standardization of Retinol at 2.5% which we think is too high, and although the product aims to boost the production of Collagen, we would have liked to see Collagen added to the list of ingredients too.

The ingredients contained within this formula are clearly displayed on Ebanel's website, which is great news if you are interested in discovering more about the product - transparency is always best. The ingredients include a long list of what we would call both inactive and active. We did not find any information regarding the percentage of active vs inactive ingredients, nor did we come across a satisfaction guarantee, both of which would have suggested that this product is exactly what you get.