Retinol vs. Retinaldehyde: Which Is Better For Anti-aging? | The Budget Dermatologist Explains

In this video, I’m giving you the actual info you NEED TO KNOW about retinol versus retinaldehyde. AND I’m telling you the *BEST* one for your anti-aging skincare routine!

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 The MOST Important Ingredient
02:52 Prescription Strength vs. Over-the-counter
05:50 Do Over-the-counter Retinoids Work?
06:27 Top Retinaldehyde Pick!
09:52 Top Budget Retinaldehyde Pick
10:55 How I Use BOTH Retinol and Retinaldehyde
11:33 Top Retinol Pick for Neck etc.
12:31 Top Retinol for the Body

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[littleninja]

5 months of using the Avene has resulted in dramatic results for the skin on my face, neck and chest. My chest had a lot of texture from sun damage (yay 20's lol) and this product smoothed the texture so well with minimal irritation when I started (I used every other night until I could easily use it nightly with zero irritation). Thank you so much for sharing this product with your audience - it is a huge game changer.

[Marskilius]

If you live in EU like me, I can highly recommend the A-Game Retinal serum by Geek & Gorgeous. They have two strengths and the price won't break your bank: 12€ for the 0.05% and 18€ for the 0.1%.

[elena-itxs]

Dr.Locke, a review of the brand Maelove would be great ! Thank you!!!

[phoebhee]

This is very informative. I've been using retinol products for a while now but to be honest, I've never heard about retinaldehyde. I love the anti aging retinol night and eye cream from Tree to Tub. Its very lightweight and the fragrance is very subtle. The company is also 100% vegan and cruelty-free which is also important to me when choosing my products.

[happygirl]

I’d love to see the Maelove Moonlight review. I use it and love it

[loveishope]

You seriously could be a hair model but I am so glad you're a dermatologist :)

[rachaelerin]

Just finished breastfeeding and decided we are done…so naturally here I am, binging all the retinol content. Yours has been the best, by far.

[Mollyjaleighingram]

Just found your YouTube channel… 24 years old now and starting to realize I won’t be younger looking forever… 😅 plus I used a tanning bed heavilyyyy for 4 years to make up for the lack of sun ☀️ in oregon! Really excited to start learning more form you!!

[johnmichaelarnaud]

A lot of people swear by Maelove Moonlight, but it wasn't my favorite. I didn't love the scent and there are frankly just too many oil extracts in it, many in the citrus family. Retinoids are potentially irritating enough without throwing all that into the mix. The Avene is definitely more expensive, but there are fewer potential side effects and the packaging is superior (though the slip leaves something to be desired). The Geek & Gorgeous A-Game line is also much more affordable and has a simpler but still effective formulation, but to get it shipped over the free shipping threshold from Hungary is really difficult. When it comes to the Avene retinal eye cream, Beauty of Joseon just came out with a super-elegant one at a fraction of the price for double the volume. For a future review, I'd love to see you do Maelove's new Fade Away brightening serum. Thanks, doc!

[marthanguyen]

I love your videos, I used retine A for the last 30 years I used it because I had bad acne when I was teenager now that I'm older (49 years old) and my skin is fantastic. My skin is used to retin-A and that I can use it on my chest, neck and hand without irritation. Now I use it at night (retin A) and I wait 30 minutes to absorb and I use resverastrol the ordinary and q10 (Eucerin), for the eyes I use
q10 eucerin then retin-A (small quantity).
Minimum 1 hour before the bed.
In the morning I use niacinamide (The Good Molecules)and SOD (superoxide dismutase the ordinary) and then sun screen. This skin routine can sound irrititared for the skin, but my skin tolerate very well.
I don't have wrinkles, crow's feet and dark spots
My skin is incredibly smooth (juicy).
After watching your video I bought the LED qure mask (qure) and it's incredible how well my skin is.
I don't like use Vit C.Thanks to your video and all the info you have given.

[angelinebiswas]

An even cheaper possibly better retinaldahyde would be geek and gorgeous A game. I trust that brand so much. They have the lowest prices because they’re not paying off influencers and actually care about their customers. Love everything frok them highly recommend geek and gorgeous! Doesn’t cost a fortune either

[virginiemazy]

Thanks for the video. I’m a big fan of Geek&Gorgeous. They have the A game 5 and A Game 10 with respectively 0, 05 and 0, 1% retinaldehyde for a good price : 12, 50€ and 18, 50€. Less expensive than Avene for the same quantity retinaldehyde.
Maybe you have shipping costs for the USA but in Europe as from 45€ purchase, the shipping is free. Would definitely recommend.

[shelbyperrier]

For Canadians who can't purchase Avene Retrin1%. A-Oxitive Peeling Night Cream from Avene also is EXACTLY the same.

[valeries]

Hi Maren! I’m based in the US, but I found that I prefer Geek and Gorgeous retinal products for face (from Hungary, shipping free to US if over 60 euros), as well as Beauty of Joseon retinal eye cream (Korean beauty brand) MUCH much better than Avene! Both brands are also waaaay more affordable than Avene … but regardless of price point I find them more effective as well. Stylevana and other k-beauty sites make buying Asian beauty products so accessible. Also agree Maelove is fantastic as well!

[irmaradinson]

Neutrogena great results for forearm, hands, face, neck

[jocelynbowers]

Dr., Can you please do a video on the brand ROC? I absolutely love it and I don't understand why people are not talking about it.

[yschuler]

Hi, yes, please do a video on Maelove’s retinol. Much appreciated!!

[ElizRodriguez]

I have never seen a video very well explained for this topic.

[elaineestepp]

Yes, I use the Maelove and would love a review! 😊

[luvweb]

I “invested” in the RetrinAl .01 intensive cream and the eye cream, as well… per your recommendation a couple of months ago? I love the products and they do last for quite amount of time…so my investment upfront is worth it if you break it down by weeks/months, as opposed to buying something not as effective and waisting $ every month.