Retinol Rookie? Here’s How To Start Without Freaking Your Skin Out
You Beauty26 Tammi 2025

Retinol Rookie? Here’s How To Start Without Freaking Your Skin Out

Today, we’re helping a youbie who’s 36 and totally new to retinol. We're breaking down where to start, what to use, and how to avoid frying your face (we promise, it’s easier than it sounds.)

We’re also tackling the great powder debate. If you’re dealing with fine lines, combo skin, and powders that kill your glow, we’ve got tips on what to use, how to keep that dewy finish, and whether it’s time to ditch powder altogether.

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LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Listen to Kelly's deep dive on retinol here.

No7 1% Pure Retinol Night Concentrate $69.99

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum $64.99

L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Wrinkle Night Serum $59.99

Medik8 Crystal Retinal. Level 1 $85

Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Water Cream $160

Ole Henriksen Transform Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol Serum $105

e.l.f Power Grip Primer $24

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer $66

Revolution Pro Blur Fine Line Filler $14

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Super Setter Makeup Setting Spray $30

IT CosmeticsYour Skin But Better Setting Spray + $53

By TerryHyaluronic Pressed Hydra-Powder 8HA $36

Holme Beauty Empowder Duette $79

Triangle Powder Puff $6.99

Lady Jayne Salon Pro Rechargable Straightening Brush $84.99

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Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell

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Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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