Cocokind Advanced Retinol Gel Review

Buzzy skincare ingredients come and go — niacinamide, caffeine, probiotics, even hyaluronic acid — but one long-standing, derm-beloved ingredient has lasted the test of time: Retinol. The vitamin A derivative has been praised for its ability to address multiple skin concerns ranging from uneven tone and texture to fine lines to acne, making it among the most versatile compounds to formulate with. And while it’s been around for pretty much as long as I can remember (I recall seeing tubes of RoC at the pharmacy not far from the Neutrogena I used for my severe acne), that hasn’t stopped brands from innovating and developing new retinol formulations. Which, is a very good thing — since Cocokind just launched one of the best versions I’ve tried in ages. (And as beauty editors, we try a lot.)