1% Retinol Night Oil — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 14, 2026
Retinol night oil for pared-back routines; one user saw little difference.
What the community says
A 1% retinol oil for a pared-back PM routine, with a short six-ingredient formula and intentionally simple application. Reddit discussion is thin and mixed: one user noticed little difference, while another stopped retinol after purging.
What this means for you
What people love
- Straightforward PM oil format
- Fits a pared-back routine
Watch out for
- One Reddit user noticed little difference
- Purge worsened breakouts and derailed use
Product details
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Anti-Aging
Strong evidence
Retinol: 16 studies tested it on its own. See all 23 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found retinol helped with signs of aging, especially wrinkles, uneven tone, and sun damage
- It often improved fine lines and wrinkles, including crow's-feet and forehead wrinkles
- It also helped skin look brighter, smoother, and more even in tone
- Some studies found it worked about as well as tretinoin for facial sun damage
- The most common side effects were redness, irritation, scaling, stinging, and dryness
Studied at 0.002–5%this product: 1%
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Retinol: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 12 studies
What the studies found
Texture/Pores
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Retinol: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 3 studies
What the studies found
- Both studies that tested it on its own found it helped with skin texture and pores
- Studies found retinol made skin feel smoother and less rough
- One study found it improved uneven skin tone along with rough texture
- It worked about as well as tretinoin for these skin changes
Studied at 0.25–3%this product: 1%
Acne
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Retinol: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 4 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 4 mentions across 2 threads
Good Molecules 1% Retinol Night Oil on Reddit, in one place — 2 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“Good Molecules retinol oil.”
Positive
“I alternate Bakuchiol and retinol.”
Positive
“My skin looks so much better after limiting the amount of products I use.”
Positive
“Good molecules 1% retinol night oil”
Positive
“PM”
Positive
“- Good molecules retinol oil”
Positive
