Curated Selection
Clinical Retinol Picks
The American retinol lineup — from The Ordinary's 0.5% to Sunday Riley's high-dose A-Plus.
4 products · Updated April 2026
The Ordinary
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Paula's Choice
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
Sunday Riley
A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum
Kiehl's
Midnight Recovery Concentrate
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Frequently Asked Questions
What products are in the Clinical Retinol Picks selection?
This curated selection contains 4 Korean skincare products hand-picked by our editors. Each product was chosen based on ingredient quality, editor ratings, user reviews, and how well it fits the theme of this collection.
Are these products safe to use together?
Most products within the same ingredient family are safe to layer. However, avoid using multiple products with the same active at high concentrations in a single routine — for example, don't layer two vitamin C serums. When in doubt, introduce one new product at a time and wait 1-2 weeks before adding another.
How often is this selection updated?
We review and update our selections regularly as we test new products and as formulations change. Product ratings are updated whenever we re-evaluate, and new standout products are added when they earn a spot through our review process.