NIGHT CREAMS

An anti-ageing ingredient with a long pedigree, retinol is appearing in ever more skincare. It’s been hailed as the answer to smoother, tighter skin, with reduced lines and wrinkles, but which ones were the GHI’S favourites?

WINNER

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Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream

£65 Testers commented on the luxurious feel of this cream and how quickly it absorbed into their skin. After 28 days of use, many noticed an improvement in skin texture and a reduction in fine lines, with no irritation. 80/100

RUNNERS-UP

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Skinchemists Advanced Retinol Moisturiser

£70.99, lookfantastic.com This cream has a lightweight texture that absorbed quickly into skin. Testers were thrilled with how soft their skin felt the morning after use, and three-quarters saw an improvement in smoothness after a month of use. 79/100

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Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair

£79 Our panel liked this two-step system (a concentrated retinol cream and a protective buffer cream), and most testers did not experience any irritation. More than half said the product made fine lines appear less visible and improved skin texture. Good for first-time retinol users as the amount used can be increased gradually. 78/100

GHI TIP Retinol has a reputation for being harsh on the skin initially, but new formulations are gentler. If you’re new to retinol, try using it a few times a week at first and check for signs of irritation.

HOW WE TESTED

A panel of 154 testers tried out seven retinol-containing night creams over a period of 28 days and reported back on its texture, scent and performance, and changes, if any, they saw to their skin. For full results, visit goodhousekeeping. co.uk/institute