The Retinoid You’ll Actually Keep Using

For real results without the peeling, flaking, and starting-over spiral.

RetinAL Skin is designed to help you get more from your retinoid by supporting the skin barrier, calming visible irritation, and making consistent use easier.

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Visibly smooths fine lines, texture, and uneven tone

Formulated to maximize results by minimizing irritation

Made for consistent use, so you can actually stick with it

The Retinoid You’ll Actually Keep Using

For real results without the peeling, flaking, and starting-over spiral.

RetinAL Skin is designed to help you get more from your retinoid by supporting the skin barrier, calming visible irritation, and making consistent use easier.

START YOUR NIGHTLY RITUAL

Visibly smooths fine lines, texture, and uneven tone

Formulated to maximize results by minimizing irritation

Made for consistent use, so you can actually stick with it

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Fine Lines, Texture, Tone — Meet RetinAL Skin

2574 reviews

RetinAL Skin is a nighttime retinal treatment designed to smooth the look of fine lines, refine texture, improve uneven tone, and support firmer-looking skin, with barrier-supporting ingredients that help minimize the irritation that makes retinoids hard to use consistently.

Now enhanced with Alpine Rose and Lavender to support tired-looking skin, calm visible redness, and make consistent use feel more comfortable.
Benefits You Can See
  • Supports skin renewal and natural collagen production
  • Reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Visibly improves uneven tone and texture
  • Helps reduce the look of sunspots and rough patches
  • Helps clear pores and minimize breakouts
  • Supports softer, smoother, firmer-looking skin
  • Helps wake up tired-looking skin
  • Formulated to be potent, well-tolerated, and easy to use consistently
What Makes It Different

Retinoids are proven to work, but most people struggle to stay consistent with them because irritation, dryness and sensitivity gets in the way. RetinAL Skin was built to change that.

RetinAL Skin is formulated with retinal (retinaldehyde), a more potent, faster-acting form of Vitamin A than traditional retinol. It's then paired with bakuchiol, barrier-supporting lipids, hydrating oils, and calming botanicals to help maximize results while minimizing irritation.

You get the collagen support, the skin renewal and the visible results without the peeling, flaking and sensitivity spiral that usually comes with typical retinoids.
Who It's For
  • Anyone ready to start a retinoid but nervous about irritation
  • Anyone who tried retinoids before and stopped because their skin couldn’t tolerate them
  • Anyone dealing with uneven tone, rough texture, fine lines, sunspots, or visible pores
  • Anyone who wants a retinoid effective enough for real results, but gentle enough to use consistently

Retinoids are generally not recommended during pregnancy. We recommend consulting your healthcare provider for any specific concerns.

Pair with Hydrating Lotion to support your barrier + help skin stay comfortable

Hydrating Lotion
Hydrating Lotion
lightweight, antioxidant rich, age-defying moisturizer
$115

An Upgrade on Retinol

A smarter Vitamin A formula built to do what traditional retinol often can’t: deliver visible results while helping skin stay comfortable enough to keep going.

Retinaldehyde helps support faster, more efficient visible skin renewal

Bakuchiol helps enhance results while reducing sensitivity

Barrier-supporting lipids and oils help offset dryness and flaking

Alpine Rose + Lavender support tired-looking skin and visible redness

An Upgrade on Retinol

A smarter Vitamin A formula built to do what traditional retinol often can’t: deliver visible results while helping skin stay comfortable enough to keep going.

Retinaldehyde helps support faster, more efficient visible skin renewal

Bakuchiol helps enhance results while reducing sensitivity

Barrier-supporting lipids and oils help offset dryness and flaking

Alpine Rose + Lavender support tired-looking skin and visible redness

The Part Most Retinoids Get Wrong

Peeling before progress

Flaking that disrupts your routine

Redness + sensitivity spirals

Starting over before results show

Peeling before progress

Flaking that disrupts your routine

Redness + sensitivity spirals

Starting over before results show

The best retinoid isn’t just the strongest one — it’s the one your skin can tolerate consistently.

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

Over 2,000 5-star reviews

Love this one!

I love this product so much! I was able to add it into my nightly routine starting every 3rd night with no peeling or irritation. It is the first retinol that I have been able to use consistently. I love how smooth it makes my face feel.

-April, Verified Buyer

Youthful & Radiant!

I began using RetinAL Skin about four weeks ago. I was absolutely astonished at the results I saw in just a week. My skin texture is youthful, glowing, and vibrant. This product did not irritate my skin in the least. I am 54 years old and my skin has never looked better!

-Jacqueline, Verified Buyer

Mid 30s Game Changer

I love this product! It’s not harsh like other retinols I have used. I normally have sensitive skin and have lots of peeling and burn spots near my eyes. This product is gentle enough to use on my crows feet and very effective. I have been using this consistently since 2023! It has truly changed my skin, I am no longer scared of the aging process!

-Kaitlyn, Verified Buyer

Awesome products

I was concerned about trying a retinol product with the other products, but it was not an issue. I followed directions and think this cream helped make lines disappear and make my skin smoother. I have tried many products over the years and I am extremely pleased with the results for each product I have tried so far.

-Linda, Verified Buyer

Silky smooth serum

I love how silky smooth this feels on my skin. I use it at night and the product itself feels great, but then when I wake up in the morning my skin feels soft, smooth, and moisturized!

-Libby, Verified Buyer

Gentle and effective

I haven't been able to use a retinal before so consistently due to irritation. This product is wonderful and has helped me take my skin to the next level. People can't believe I'm in my forties. Thank you Barefaced!

-Sarah, Verified Buyer

Smooth Skin

Love this! I use after my toning and before my night cream. I have noticed such a difference after only a week. My skin feels so much softer, which is especially helpful during winter months in the Midwest. It gives me that extra glow.

-Kelsey, Verified Buyer

Game changer!

I absolutely love Barefaced RetinAL Skin! My skin tolerated it immediately with no adjustment period, and it along with my other Barefaced products have given me the glowing, even skin I’ve been aiming for! I am finally confident enough to go make up free day-to-day! So grateful for this skin care line and RST!

-Libbie, Verified Buyer

Not Using Retinoids Right Now?

Overachiever is a retinoid-free option for smoother, stronger-looking skin when retinal or retinol isn’t the right fit.

Powered by barrier-supporting ingredients, it helps improve the look of texture, tone, dullness, and congestion without Vitamin A.

Retinoids are generally not recommended during pregnancy. We recommend consulting your healthcare provider for any specific concerns.

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Overachiever
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High-performance, multitasking skin strengthening serum

Retinoids are generally not recommended during pregnancy. We recommend consulting your healthcare provider for any specific concerns.