Retinol vs. Retinal vs. Tretinoin: Which One Should Actually Be On Your Face?

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Inside, you'll discover...

  • My actual retinoid routine right now: which one, the strength, the nights I run it, and when I take a break (anyone telling you to use it every single night is wrecking your barrier).
  • The retinoids I’ve cycled through across seasons and skin states, plus the ones I tried and dropped, and why.
  • The stacking guide: what plays nice with a retinoid, what makes your face peel off, and the combos that cancel the whole thing out.

Why You Should Listen to Me

Hi, I’m Cynthia

I'm Cynthia Garcia. Skincare founder, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and I've spent over $1.3 million figuring out what actually works on skin over 40.

I grew up so broke I used to dumpster dive for makeup. I don't take a single bit of this for granted. At 48, I'm in the best skin (and shape) of my life, and I'm sharing all my secrets.