Style Skincare According to Amazon Shoppers, the 'Best Retinol Cream' Is Just $20 for Cyber Monday It’s on sale, as are some of the brand’s best-sellers. By Zarah Kavarana Zarah Kavarana Zarah Kavarana has been an editor at Dotdash Meredith since 2021. She is currently an e-commerce editor for InStyle and Shape. She has five years of experience as a writer and editor, with four years covering commerce content. Previously, she wrote and edited shopping content for PEOPLE, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, and Food & Wine, among other Meredith legacy brands. Before Dotdash Meredith, she was a lifestyle and gift guide editor at BestProducts.com. Her work has been published in Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Reader's Digest, and more. She is a graduate of Boston University's College of Communication with a B.A. in Journalism. Highlights: * E-commerce editor at InStyle and Shape * Five years of professional writing and editing experience, with four years covering commerce * Previously an editor at People, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and many other Meredith legacy brands * Prior to Dotdash Meredith, was a lifestyle and gift guide editor at BestProducts.com * Published in Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Reader's Digest, and more * Graduated from Boston University, College of Communication with a B.A. in Journalism Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 21, 2022 Fact checked by Isaac Winter Fact checked by Isaac Winter Isaac Winter is a fact-checker and writer for Real Simple, ensuring the accuracy of content published by rigorously researching content before publication and periodically when content needs to be updated. Highlights: Helped establish a food pantry in West Garfield Park as an AmeriCorps employee at Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center. Interviewed Heartland Alliance employees for oral history project conducted by the Lake Forest College History Department. Editorial Head of Lake Forest College's literary magazine, Tusitala, for two years. Our Fact-Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Whether or not you're new to the anti-aging skincare arena, retinol is one name you probably already know to be an all-around amazing ingredient. In fact, you'll find it in many youth-promoting formulas thanks to unique properties that encourage cell turnover at a rapid rate. Although it's this same benefit that can actually wreak havoc on sensitive skin; acne and irritation are common complaints from users of many retinol-based solutions. But those who've tried the LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream say you really can have it all with a fast-acting firming formula that refrains from breaking them out. Retinol is, of course, the star of the solution Amazon reviewers call a "miracle in a jar," but its 2.5 percent potency is really what makes it so effective. Results are quick and dramatic, with shoppers stating they saw minimized fine lines and wrinkles, noticeable firming and lifting, and increased clarity and radiance within just weeks of consistent use. Some even claim "this cream literally changed my sun-damaged skin overnight" and that they "woke up with incredible results." Also on board, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, green tea, and organic jojoba oil are suitable for sensitive skin types, offering ultra-moisturizing and -nourishing benefits that won't cause breakouts. And not only is the gentle formula easy on blemish-prone skin, but reviewers say it shockingly heals existing acne, fades redness and scars, and even prevents new pimples from forming. amazon.com To buy: $21 (was $30); amazon.com. "I no longer get acne, which I have been battling for over 30 years, and the scars from past acne picks are fading away," wrote a reviewer who's now on their third bottle. "My skin has changed dramatically. It is so much softer and [more] supple... I also have a couple wrinkles that are becoming less and less prominent." "Let me first say I'm a VERY picky retinol user," wrote one reviewer who said it "beats my $75 serum." "I usually use a high-end organic product (aka: Origins) but thought I'd give this one a whirl given the reviews. I'm a tried and proven convert now. I LOVE this product. It is so luxurious, never causes burning, peeling, or redness. Truthfully, I think this is [the] best retinol cream I've ever used, and that's just how it feels on my skin... This product changed the playing field. With one use, I could tell this was different. I'm addicted now and have a hard time finishing up my other products!" The LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream has garnered quite the following on Amazon with more than 7,000 five-star reviews. And now that it's 33 percent off for Cyber Monday, shoppers have a new reason to love it. Also well-rated, the brand's anti-aging eye cream, high-potency vitamin C serum, and collagen face cream work together to turn back time. Snap up the shopper-favorite retinol formula while Amazon's Cyber Monday sale is still going strong. amazon.com To buy: $25 (was $40); amazon.com. Amazon.com To buy: $20 (was $30); amazon.com. Amazon.com To buy: $20 (was $30); amazon.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Real Simple is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts in our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy. Leyden J, Stein-Gold L, Weiss J. Why topical retinoids are mainstay of therapy for acne. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2017;7:293–304. doi:10.1007/s13555-017-0185-2