I've twice abandoned retinol during an ongoing acne purge, often referred to as the retinol uglies. But as L'Oreal's imaging tech has told me, my skin's age is three years older than my actual age ...

I know, I’m so late to the game, but the danger of "retinol uglies" (the possible side effects, which include breakouts, dry and sensitive skin) have put me off this far. I’ve done lots of res ...

The soldiering on phase is referred to as retinisation or purging – some retinol enthusiasts call it the “retinol uglies” ...

Retinol is undoubtedly the cool kid of skincare. Sit down with any dermatologist, and they'll most likely give you a few good reasons to start incorporating the ingredient into your routine.

However, there's low light to this holy grail formula "retinol uglies" such as flaking and peeling discomfort. Making customers reluctant to try and with the anti-aging credibility, younger customers ...