La Roche-Posay's Retinol B3 Serum Makes Sensitive Skin Glow

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum

Well-priced

Contains two forms of vitamin A (retinol and retinyl palmitate)

Treats aging, uneven skin tone, and acne

Niacinamide helps to prevent irritation

Fragrance may irritate some skin types

May cause reactions for some, so monitor closely

As far as drugstore retinols go, the La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum is a fantastic option. It’s reasonably priced, contains two forms of vitamin A, and uses niacinamide to prevent the standard irritation that comes with actives in skincare.

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum

We put the La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.

Of all the skincare vitamins, I’d have to say that A is my favorite. Commonly known as retinol, it truly does it all: clears, decongests, smooths, and refines. It’s a super-active, and my complexion wouldn't be the same without it. The one caveat, though, is that it can irritate the skin, especially in the early days of using a new retinol product.

Luckily, this dilemma doesn’t mean sensitive skin types should miss out on the benefits entirely. Enter La Roche-Posay's Retinol B3 Serum, an effective vitamin A formula with the addition of niacinamide, a known skin soother. The latter ingredient works to minimize irritation, but you still get all the skin-turnover benefits of the retinol. How good a deal is that?

Best for: Normal, oily, dry, combination, mature, and acne-prone skin types.

Uses: As an active treatment serum to target signs of aging, uneven skin tone, dullness, and breakouts.

Active ingredients: Retinol, retinyl palmitate

ishonest Clean? Yes

Price: $40

About the brand: La Roche-Posay is a French pharmacy brand built on the healing power of thermal spring water from its titular source. Now, it’s a global brand that specializes in all skin conditions, specifically sensitive and acne-prone skin.

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