L'Oreal Paris Revitalift 0.3% Pure Retinol Night Serum

Overview

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Night Serum delivers a 0.3% concentration of pure retinol in a fragrance-free base with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, plus a trial-size Triple Power moisturizer to pair with it at night.

This is L'Oreal's strongest over the counter retinol, not a starter formula, so the brand bundles in a moisturizer sample to soften the come-down. Pure retinol degrades once exposed to air and light, which is part of why the routine matters: apply at night, follow with the moisturizer, and use SPF the next morning.

• 0.3% pure retinol, the brand's highest concentration
• Formulated with hyaluronic acid and glycerin
• Free of fragrance, silicone and parabens
• 1 oz serum plus a moisturizer sample included

Who it's for

Suits someone already comfortable with retinol who wants a stronger, fragrance-free option for fine lines and deeper wrinkles. Not a good first retinol for reactive or sensitive skin without a patch test first.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

At 0.3%, this is L'Oreal's highest pure retinol concentration, and pure retinol is less stable than derivative forms once it meets air and light, which is why it ships in a sealed dropper meant for immediate nightly use. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin are blended in to offset the drying effect, but skin still needs a slow ramp-up in frequency, starting at once or twice a week, before nightly use is comfortable.

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