Cameron Diaz’s favorite retinol cream is only $22 on Amazon

We know celebrities have access to things we normal people just can’t get our hands on — whether it’s an exclusive fitness club or a $3,675 Hermès tote bag, there are things that A- Have listeners that are out of our price range. And when it comes to aging skincare, some of the products celebs love to use come with glaring price tags. So when someone like Cameron Diaz shares her go-to retinol cream and it costs a realistic $22, we pounce.

The Charlie’s angle Star (and Drew Barrymore’s bestie) is now 50 and has put a lot of focus on self-care. She has two bestselling books about loving your aging body – The Body Book and The Longevity Book – which Amazon shoppers have praised with reviews such as “inspirational” and “informative”. You can tell that she puts a lot of thought into what she wears in and on her body.

In conversation with goopShe revealed that she’s pretty much done with makeup. “Since I stopped wearing a lot of it,” she said. “I like my skin much better.”

She doesn’t even cleanse in the morning (although she does in the evening) and relies on few products for her skincare routine, including the Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum. If you’ve tried retinol creams and found them to be irritating, these are the ones you should try. It’s specially formulated to be gentle – there’s no over-drying or redness thanks to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidants in the formula.

It is meant to be used at night to renew your skin and soften lines and wrinkles while keeping pores clear. It also promises to smooth your skin’s texture and even out skin tone. You can use it alone or under a moisturizer. And it’s vegan too!

Amazon buyers love this serum too.

“Retinol products are usually too much for my sensitive skin, even reducing wear time and frequency of use. I read an article about retinol products for sensitive skin and this was recommended,” shared one Five Star fan. “I’ve been using it almost daily for a little over a week and am seeing clearing of congestion (mainly hormonal white heads on my chin).”

“This is a very effective gentle retinol,” shared another enthusiastic reviewer. “I have older skin, 68, and this works great for me without any harsh effects.”

“I have the most sensitive skin,” wrote one satisfied shopper. “It doesn’t irritate. None. It doesn’t smell and applies great. I use a moisturizer over it because my skin is dry. I know it’s working because I can see the conversion.”

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The reviews cited above reflect the latest versions at the time of publication.

Originally published Mar 10, 2023 at 8:24 am