Murad has been leading the charge towards targeted skincare; the best Murad Retinol Youth Renewal products are a perfect example of this forward-looking approach.
Founded in 1989 by a medical doctor with a dream, Murad, Inc., is the first brand of its kind. With the explicit aim of starting a skincare revolution, the Murad Retinol Youth Renewal range offers high-performance skincare products direct to the consumer.
To put the range to the test, I purchased the Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit to see what all the fuss is about. Will I fall in love with them? Let’s find out.
What is Retinol?
Retinol is a powerful anti-ageing vitamin A formulation that promotes the production of elastin and collagen in your skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles plus improve overall skin texture.
Best Murad Retinol Renewal Products
The Murad Retinol Youth Renewal line is one of the most popular skincare collections right now, partly due to the popularity of retinoid products with social media beauty influencers.
1. Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Review
Designed for sensitive skin around the eyes, the Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum has been formulated with hydrating ingredients to counteract the drying effects of retinol. This is achieved with a blend of fast-acting retinoid, slow-release retinol, and a retinol booster with a dash of hyaluronic acid.
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Although designed for day and nighttime wear, applying eye serum at night will allow the retinol more time to sink into the deep layers of the epidermis. It will also give your skin better protection as retinoid products can make skin more sensitive to the sun and UVA/UVB light.
How To Apply
In the morning and evening, pat Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum lightly into the area around your eyes, including the eyelids, avoiding direct contact with the eyes. Apply your regular moisturiser and SPF in the morning.
Benefits
- Anti-ageing
- Helps to reduce wrinkles and lines
- Firming
- Hydrating
- Brightening
- Reduces puffiness
- Minimises skin irritation
- Free from Parabens, Sulfates & Phthalates
- Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin
Main Active Ingredients
Retinol Tri-Active Technology, Cotton Wool Grass Extract, Marine Kelp Complex
Summary
This silky, soothing formula Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum has been tested in a single-blind study. During this clinical trial, 92% of users reported a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles and a visible improvement in skin texture.
Pricing & Info
You can check the latest pricing, product information, and order online.
2. Retinol Youth Renewal Serum
Review
The Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is a potent formula designed to lessen fine lines and improve skin texture in a short space of time while still being gentle to your skin on day-to-day use.
While not as strong as prescribed retinoids, this revolutionary serum is an excellent product to use as a preventative to avoid premature skin ageing and to improve skin’s appearance in general – smoothing its contour, giving it an even skin tone and injecting it with a youthful glow.
How To Apply
In the evening, apply a thin layer of Retinol Youth Renewal Serum to the cleansed face. Apply your regular moisturiser afterwards. If you notice any skin sensitivity, reduce the frequency of the applications.
Benefits
- Visibly reduces wrinkles and lines
- Firming
- Smoothing
- Evens skin tone
- Hydrating
- Minimises pores
- Boosts radiance
- Free from Parabens, Sulfates & Phthalates
- Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin
Main Active Ingredients
Retinol Tri-Active Technology, Swertia Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid
Summary
This is a radiance-boosting, lightweight serum formulated with fast-acting, slow-release retinoids and retinol in combination with Swertia flower and hyaluronic acid. Studies showed that 93% of participants found that Retinol Youth Renewal Serum helped to reduce the five key signs of ageing in only four weeks.
Pricing & Info
You can check the latest pricing, product information, and order online.
3. Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
Review
A reparative night cream is something (in my opinion) that should be on every women’s skincare shelf, and Murad’s Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream is the perfect blend for those who want to deal with early signs of ageing.
Its thick, lush formula blended with Murad’s unique tri-retinol technology and firming agents is utterly luxurious. It does not only help to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier but also lifts and tightens the contours, nourishes and deeply moisturises the complexion.
How To Apply
Use it at night after cleansing and applying any and all of your preferred serums. Gently pat the cream on your face, neck and decolte area. Use it together with Retinol Youth Renewal Serum and Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum for better effect.
As always, apply SPF in the morning to combat the UVA/UVB sensitivity that retinoid products cause.
Benefits
- Intensively hydrating
- Smoothing
- Improves & strengthens skin’s protective barrier
- Firming
- Anti-ageing
- Revitalising
- Free from Parabens, Sulfates & Phthalates
- Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin
Main Active Ingredients
Retinol Tri-Active Technology, Niacinamide and Dipeptide
Summary
Although Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream feels rich, it is non-greasy and easily absorbed. Ideal for sensitive and mature skin.
Pricing & Info
You can check the latest pricing, product information, and order online.
4. Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks
Review
Developed with Dr Zion Ko, a certified Internal Medicine physician, using advanced, innovative formulas to combat common signs of ageing around the sensitive eye area, Murads’ Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Masks are undoubtedly my favourite.
Formulated with blue agave and passionfruit, a unique tri-retinol blend, and bio-cellulose, these eye masks are no-slip, powerful tools that work to reduce fine lines, treat puffiness, and make the under-eye area more luminous and smooth.
How To Apply
Use at night, two to three times a week. After cleansing your skin, apply the patch to the under-eye area below the lash line with the mesh side up. Peel the backing mesh layer away, starting from the outer corner, then smooth.
Leave on for 15 minutes, then gently peel the mask off. Pat in any remaining product. Follow with the serum and the moisturiser. Always apply SPF in the morning.
Benefits
- Firming
- Moisturising
- Visibly reduces crow’s feet lines and wrinkles
- Reduces puffiness
- Brightening
- Reduces dark circles & bags under the eyes
Main Active Ingredients
Retinol Tri-Active Technology, Blue Agave Extract, Passionfruit Extract, Bio Cellulose Mask
Summary
Designed to instantly boost your undereye skin with retinol, these revolutionary masks deliver results in no time. In only 15 minutes, your eyes will glow with youth looking firmer and more refreshed.
Pricing & Info
You can check the latest pricing, product information, and order online.
Ingrid’s Top Pick
Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
My top pick is the Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream because I found that its rich (but non-greasy) formula is easily absorbed.
It leaves your skin feeling plumper and softer to the touch after 2 – 3 applications, and in 3-4 weeks, I noticed my fine lines becoming smoother and less visible.
I liked it so much that I bought the full-size 50ml/1.7 fl oz jar!
Conclusion
With a facial serum, eye serum, night cream and eye mask, the best Murad Retinol Youth Renewal range offer several hard-working products to include in your daily beauty routine.
A month has now gone by, and I have finished the entire kit and will be re-ordering the Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream and the Retinol Youth Renewal Serum. Those two, in particular, really made a difference to my skin, and they are worth the money, in my opinion.
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