Retinyl Retinoate Best Antioxidant Anti-Ageing Anti-Blemish Pore Minimiser Retinyl Retinoate description Synthetic, “new generation” retinol with research showing its usefulness for restoring and improving signs of ageing in skin. Retinyl retinoate has been shown, in limited but promising research (most coming from the same team of Korea-based researchers), to be less sensitising than retinoic acid (prescription-strength) and cosmetic retinol. Retinyl retinoate may be less sensitising than pure retinol because of its slower conversion in skin to retinoic acid. However, when it comes to sensitivity from retinol, there’s much that can be done using time-release delivery systems and ingredient additions to maximise its benefits to skin while minimising, if not eliminating, its risk of sensitivity. Although there’s reason to consider retinyl retinoate if your skin seems intolerant of cosmetic retinol, it shouldn’t be construed as better or safer for skin than such alternatives. Related ingredients: Retinol