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Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Retinol has long been touted as a skincare superstar, but it can definitely be more of a harsh treatment, especially for those with more sensitive or dry skin types. That said, retinol is associated with a number of benefits including reducing fine lines and wrinkles, enhancing elasticity, improving skin firmness and more. If you are looking to introduce retinol into your skincare routine, consider this budget-friendly option available at Ulta. It contains a more gentle formulation. Even better, it retails for just $8. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream, $8 at Ulta Good Molecules’ Gentle Retinol Cream is a gentle but effective retinol treatment that helps to soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This cream is formulated with 0.1 percent retinol and also has bakuchiol, grapeseed oil, allantoin and acmella oleracea extract. These ingredients are great for nourishing and soothing the skin, leaving it feeling hydrated (but without irritation). How you use this retinol cream will depend on your skin type. For those with sensitive or dry skin, Good Molecules recommends using up to three times per week at night. For normal skin types, you can apply this treatment up to four times per week at night. Simply use a pea-sized amount of the cream after cleansing and using any serums. Make sure you don’t skip the SPF during the day when using this product! Overall, Ulta customers are happy with their purchase of Good Molecules’ Gentle Retinol Cream, giving it an average rating of 4.4 out of five stars on Ulta’s website. Shoppers appreciate this retinol cream not only for its price point but also for its effectiveness. “On my fourth purchase of this!” said one happy fan in a five-star rating review of the retinol cream on Ulta’s website. “So I’ve tried so many retinol creams and serums and I can easily say this one is my absolute favorite! And for that price! It’s so gentle and doesn’t make my skin react, not even in winter when my skin is already dry. It keeps my skin looking bouncy and bright. I use azaleic acid in the morning, and this at night, and it keeps my skin acne free! I have had many two pimples in the last 6 months. Genuinely can’t recommend this product enough!” “Wouldn’t be without this retinol cream,” exclaimed another reviewer on Ulta’s website. “After using this Retinol Cream for several weeks I was pleasantly surprised to notice sun damage (pigmentation) was fading on my face and lines/wrinkles (sigh) were also softened and less noticeable. This is an effective, affordable product!” You can find this gentle retinol cream on Ulta’s website as well as in select Ulta stores.
