Resurfacing Retinol Serum

This serum uses encapsulated retinol, coated to release gradually, so it's gentler than most over-the-counter retinol products while still working on texture, post-acne marks, and enlarged pores. Niacinamide, three ceramides, and licorice root extract round out the formula to offset the dryness retinol can cause. It's become one of Amazon's most-reviewed retinol products, with users especially crediting it for fading old acne scarring over several weeks of nightly use.