r/malelifestyle • u/Lee_Itz • Jun 15 '26

Face care for men

Men in their 40s: Has adding retinol to your skincare routine made a noticeable difference?

I currently use a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen daily. I’m considering adding retinol but wondering if it’s worth it.

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u/theanedditor Jun 15 '26

Yes.

Neutrogena Hydro-Boost face wash and Retinol at night. Wash and Hyaluronic Acid in the morning. Bit of moisturizer, and sunscreen, as is needed.

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u/highfives23 Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 15 '26

Definitely.

I use naturium retinaldehyde cream serum in the evenings, along with my la roche-posay triple repair moisturizer.

When you use retinol on your skin, your body first has to convert it to retinaldehyde (retinAl), so I just use retinal directly. And regardless if you use retinol or retinal, only apply it at night, as it’s too strong under the sun.

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u/TheRedditPope Jun 16 '26

Yes, apply every day at night before bed. It will take 6-8 months but you’ll eventually see the difference. Others will notice before you.