- “I was spending $225 on Augustus batter retinol and other, you know, Shanny Darden, different retinols that were really, really up there in price. And I switched over to Naturium”10:53–10:58
- “This uses encapsulated retinaldehyde which typically is better tolerated for most skin. So if you're a little more sensitive, this is one to check out”11:14–11:20
- “I also read that retinaldehyde, even though it is a little more gentle and better tolerated for most, works more efficiently and faster”11:29–11:32
- “I love how my skin looks when I use this”11:36–11:41
- Source: Best Drugstore Makeup of 2025 - Dec 26, 2025
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Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%"I was spending $225 on Augustus batter retinol and other, you know, Shanny Darden, different retinols that were really, really up there in price. And I switched over to Naturium."$32Mandelic Topical Acid 12%"It has 12% mandelic acid in it and it's $20."$18.00
Barrier Bounce Serum"This is the Barrier Balance Advanced Skin Hydrator from Naturium."$24Browse More
- “These are two of my favorite retinaldehyde serums”
- “This one is from Naturium. It's their retinaldehyde cream serum, 0.10%”
- “There's also a 0.05% in this”3:17–3:20
- Source: Budget friendly anti-aging skincare that actually works - Jun 12, 2026
- “It has 12% mandelic acid in it and it's $20”
- Source: Truth about Alix Earle's Reale Actives skincare and budget dupes - May 22, 2026
- “This is the Barrier Balance Advanced Skin Hydrator from Naturium”1:30–1:35
- “This actually has a really nice texture for under makeup also”1:41–1:49
- “It's got a little bit of a tack to it”1:46–1:51
- “It's like a little bit thicker, so it almost feels like primer”1:46–1:53
- “Look at the insane glow that just gave me”1:51–1:57
- Source: Skin prep for makeup I hated - Jun 1, 2025
Brand note
Naturium is a brand that builds its reputation on effective, well-formulated skincare staples at a reasonable price point, with a particular strength in body care and targeted treatments. The Phyto-Glow Lip Balm is the clearest hero product here — creators consistently call it cushiony, glossy, and genuinely hydrating, though a few note it can be sticky and the packaging is hard to squeeze. The brand's body lotion and body wash also get strong praise for smoothing and moisturizing without being greasy, and the retinaldehyde serum is cited as a gentler but effective retinol alternative.
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