Key ingredients
4.3/5
A retinol night cream with peptides. A cream retinoid, not a strong prescription.
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Retinol Night Cream for Face
$7.97
Good Molecules delivers a night retinol serum at a friendly price with packaging that travels well. Expect a soft serum slip rather than a thick cream.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
For a first or gentle retinol in the moisturizer. Skip it if you already use a strong retinoid.
Formula standards
4.4/5
A cream. Start a few nights a week. It can peel. Sunscreen in the morning.
The verdict
A reasonable night cream retinol. Do not stack another retinol on top.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, Olay, The Inkey List, Paula's Choice, La Roche-Posay, and The Ordinary) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Retinol peptide night cream | CeraVe’s resurfacing serum pairs | Olay’s Retinol24 night serum leans | Budget retinol serum | Paula’s Choice Clinical blend stacks | Sensitive-friendly retinol serum | Affordable retinol serum |
| Key actives | Retinol · Peptides | Retinol · Niacinamide · Ceramides | Retinol · Niacinamide · Peptides | Retinol · Glycerin | Retinol · Bakuchiol · Peptides | Retinol · Niacinamide · Glycerin | Granactive Retinoid · Squalane |
| Texture | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | — | Sensitive | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Notes | Value · Overnight | Beginner-friendly · Fragrance-free | Hydrating · Night serum | Budget · Minimalist | Clinical · support | -friendly · Pharmacy | Affordable · Emulsion |
| $ / size | $7.97 | $16.49 | $21.17 | $15.00 | $65.00 | $44.99 | $12.10 |
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FAQ
Who is Retinol Night Cream for Face best for?
Good Molecules delivers a night retinol serum at a friendly price with packaging that travels well. Expect a soft serum slip rather than a thick cream.
How did Edyt Beauty score this retinol serum?
Edyt rates Retinol Night Cream for Face 4.4 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Retinol Night Cream for Face against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, Olay, The Inkey List, Paula's Choice, La Roche-Posay, and The Ordinary. For more from the same brand, see More from Good Molecules below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Retinol Night Cream for Face with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Retinol Serums.
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