Key ingredients
4.4/5
Refining and Smoothing serum with retinol, bakuchiol, and peptides. A night retinoid, not a gel cream.
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Refining & Smoothing Facial Serum
$14.69
Naturium’s retinol complex aims for efficacy without a greasy film, which suits T-zone-prone skin. It layers neatly under a gel-cream moisturizer.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
For texture and lines on skin that can handle a mild retinol. Skip it if you are already on a prescription.
Formula standards
4.5/5
Start twice a week, because it can flake. Wear sunscreen every morning.
The verdict
A modern retinol mix. Do not add another retinoid the same night.
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 bakuchiol serum | 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 · Bakuchiol · 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. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Notes | Light finish · Modern formula | Beginner-friendly · Fragrance-free | Hydrating · Night serum | Budget · Minimalist | Clinical · support | -friendly · Pharmacy | Affordable · Emulsion |
| $ / size | $14.69 | $16.49 | $21.17 | $15.00 | $65.00 | $44.99 | $12.10 |
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FAQ
Who is Refining & Smoothing Facial Serum best for?
Naturium’s retinol complex aims for efficacy without a greasy film, which suits T-zone-prone skin. It layers neatly under a gel-cream moisturizer.
How did Edyt Beauty score this retinol serum?
Edyt rates Refining & Smoothing Facial Serum 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 Refining & Smoothing Facial Serum 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 Naturium below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Refining & Smoothing Facial Serum 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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