Skin Concerns
· Lines & wrinkles
· Dullness
· Uneven skin tone
What You’ll See On The Ingredient List
Retinol
Why Your Skin Needs It
If you’re looking to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and give your skin a youthful radiance, then retinol should be in your routine. This pure form of vitamin A helps slow down your skin’s natural aging process, as well as rebuild collagen and elastin, two essential structures that help keep your skin smooth and firm. Retinol also accelerates cell turnover, revealing an overall smoother surface and brighter glow.
The Clinique Expertise
Retinol may cause peeling, redness, or dryness in the first weeks of use—a sign that it’s transforming your skin. Clinique Fresh Pressed™ Overnight Booster with Pure Vitamin A (Retinol) combines retinol with a soothing de-aging serum to minimize irritation. Also, vitamin A is most powerful when fresh, which is why it’s packaged in an air-tight, light-proof vial that keeps it at peak potency until you’re ready to use it.
Retinol
ingredient to know
Retinol
ingredient to know
Retinol
Overview
Top Sellers With Retinol

Bestseller
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum
Clinical repair serum for derm-level results. As effective as a laser on the look of lines and wrinkles.*
More Key Ingredients
Aloe Bioferment + HA Complex
Aloe bioferment + HA complex helps hydrate in two ways—attracts moisture and helps retain it.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha hydroxy acids gently slough away dead skin cells, revealing smoother and brighter skin.
CL302 Complex
Clinique’s exclusive CL302 Complex helps visibly reduce dark spots and discoloration.
Glycerin
Glycerin supports your skin’s natural moisture barrier by attracting moisture from the air and retaining water in skin to help keep the skin hydrated.
Gyokuro Green Tea
Gyokuro green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help calm upset skin, reduce irritation, and protect against future damage.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid plumps skin with hydration, helping it look and feel better instantly.
Lactobacillus Probiotic Ferment
Lactobacillus probiotic ferment helps calm the look of irritation and promotes stronger skin.
Retinoid
Retinoids are derived from vitamin A, which helps accelerate cell turnover and refine skin’s texture.
Safflower Seed
Safflower Seed Oil is rich in linoleic acid and helps leave skin feeling soft and nourished.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid helps clear up clogged pores, blackheads, stubborn acne, and blemishes.
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Sigesbecia Extract is a powerful procollagen extract, prized for helping skin maintain its natural density.
Performance, Safety, Science
Clinique launched the first-ever line of dermatologist-developed skincare in 1968. The promise: to deliver effective, safe, clinically proven formulas that create great skin. We avoid using allergens, irritants and ingredients in ways that could potentially harm your skin.
Proven results are from how multiple ingredients are combined using the latest scientific breakthroughs to achieve maximum results without irritation. As science evolves, we continuously re-examine ingredients with our researchers, formulators, clinicians, and guiding board-certified dermatologists.
No parabens. No phthalates. No fragrance. Just happy skin.
Retinol
Frequently Asked QuestionsRetinol is a vitamin A derivative used at night to help renew skin’s surface. Introduce it gradually, then build up frequency as skin becomes comfortable. Always use sunscreen during the day.
Begin with a targeted format that’s easy to place exactly where you want it:
- Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ AM/PM Retinoid Balm — a targeted retinoid treatment that instantly softens and plumps fine, dry lines and targets deeper ones over time too.
- Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum — helps reduce the look of wrinkles, visibly lift, smooth, firm, and boost radiance.
Follow with lightweight, lasting hydration:
SPF is essential every morning:
Use a brightening serum by day and retinol at night:
PM: Cleanse → Retinol/retinoid → Moisturizer.
AM: Cleanse → Treatment/serum if desired → Moisturizer → SPF.
Smoother, more refined-looking skin; lines and wrinkles appear reduced; radiance looks improved over time. Pair with moisture and daily SPF for best results.
