Key ingredients
4.4/5
A pure retinol serum with niacinamide and glycerin. A light overnight fluid, not a retinol cream.
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Retinol Face Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid
$44.99
La Roche-Posay’s pure retinol serum is aimed at reactive skin that still wants overnight smoothing. It absorbs cleanly and plays well with a bland moisturizer on top.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
For reactive skin that still wants retinol in a serum. Skip a cream if this is the texture.
Formula standards
4.5/5
A serum. A drop. It absorbs cleanly. Start slow. Moisturizer on top.
The verdict
A strong pharmacy retinol serum. Do not stack acids the same night at first.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, Olay, The Inkey List, Paula's Choice, The Ordinary, and Good Molecules) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Retinol niacinamide serum | CeraVe’s resurfacing serum pairs | Olay’s Retinol24 night serum leans | Budget retinol serum | Paula’s Choice Clinical blend stacks | Affordable retinol serum | Value retinol serum |
| Key actives | Retinol · Niacinamide · Glycerin | Retinol · Niacinamide · Ceramides | Retinol · Niacinamide · Peptides | Retinol · Glycerin | Retinol · Bakuchiol · Peptides | Granactive Retinoid · Squalane | Retinol · Peptides |
| 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. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Notes | -friendly · Pharmacy | Beginner-friendly · Fragrance-free | Hydrating · Night serum | Budget · Minimalist | Clinical · support | Affordable · Emulsion | Value · Overnight |
| $ / size | $44.99 | $16.49 | $21.17 | $15.00 | $65.00 | $12.10 | $7.97 |
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FAQ
Who is Retinol Face Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid best for?
La Roche-Posay’s pure retinol serum is aimed at reactive skin that still wants overnight smoothing. It absorbs cleanly and plays well with a bland moisturizer on top.
How did Edyt Beauty score this retinol serum?
Edyt rates Retinol Face Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid 4.5 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 Face Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, Olay, The Inkey List, Paula's Choice, The Ordinary, and Good Molecules. For more from the same brand, see More from La Roche-Posay below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Retinol Face Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid 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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