"The gospel of retinol has been preached ad nauseam by every skin expert with a pulse.

With its dark-spot-destroying, wrinkle-eradicating, pimple-vanishing powers, it's the gold standard of a gorgeous complexion. But there’s a catch — you need to sacrifice your skin’s moisture barrier as you reap the rewards.

As any retinol user can tell you, a multi-product hydrating regimen is essential in mitigating those skin-sensitizing effects."