15 Of The Best Retinol Serums For Glowy, Glowy Skin

You don't have to look far to see the hype around retinol. The super-powered ingredient is heralded by beauty lovers and editors alike for its knack for achieving smooth, evenly-toned, acne and line-free skin.

"Patients with sun-related ageing changes, fine lines, textural changes to the skin, sun freckles, and melasma all benefit from the use of a retinol or [prescription-based] retinoid," confirms dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Melanie Palm, MD. "Patients that are acne-prone may also note an improvement in their breakouts [after using a retinol or retinoid]."

But for all the good they can do, many retinol creams leave a greasy residue, feel too rich for oily or acne-prone skin, or can't rival the luxe experience of our favourite night creams — which means no matter how good they are for our complexions, many of us just aren't using retinol as much as we might like. That's where retinol serums come in: The lighter formulas tend to absorb more quickly into skin, and still leave room for us to apply our feel-good moisturisers before sliding into bed every night.

Ahead, find 17 retinol serums for glowy skin.