Retinol Rookie? Here’s How To Start Without Freaking Your Skin Out

Today, we’re helping a youbie who’s 36 and totally new to retinol. We're breaking down where to start, what to use, and how to avoid frying your face (we promise, it’s easier than it sounds.)  We’re also tackling the great powder debate. If you’re dealing with fine lines, combo skin, and powders that kill your glow, we’ve got tips on what to use, how to keep that dewy finish, and whether it’s time to ditch powder altogether. Watch us on Youtube LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  Listen to Kelly's deep dive on retinol here. No7 1% Pure Retinol Night Concentrate $69.99 Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum $64.99 L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Wrinkle Night Serum $59.99 Medik8 Crystal Retinal. Level 1 $85 Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Water Cream $160 Ole Henriksen Transform Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol Serum $105 e.l.f Power Grip Primer $24 Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer $66 Revolution Pro Blur Fine Line Filler $14 Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Super Setter Makeup Setting Spray $30 IT CosmeticsYour Skin But Better Setting Spray + $53 By TerryHyaluronic Pressed Hydra-Powder 8HA $36 Holme Beauty Empowder Duette $79 Triangle Powder Puff $6.99 Lady Jayne Salon Pro Rechargable Straightening Brush $84.99 SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at [email protected] or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Cassie Merritt  Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.