Spanish word

retinol

Pronunciation

IPA/retiˈnol/

Meaning

  • masculine nounretinol

Example

Uso retinol en mi rutina nocturna.

I use retinol in my nighttime routine.

Illustration for retinol (retinol)

More examples

Mi crema contiene retinol y noto la piel más suave.

My cream contains retinol and I notice my skin is softer.

Core concept

Topical vitamin A alcohol used to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.

Common phrases

  • contiene retinol

    contains retinol

  • suero con retinol

    serum with retinol

Similar words

vitamina A: Fat-soluble vitamin that supports normal vision and helps maintain healthy skin.
retinoide: Class of skin-active compounds that speed cell renewal and address acne or aging signs.
palmitato de retinol: Fatty-acid ester used in cosmetics to stabilize the active ingredient and lessen irritation.

Definition in Spanish

Nombra un compuesto activo de la familia de la vitamina A, empleado para reducir arrugas y mejorar la textura de la piel.

Word origin

The name derives from retin- (linked to the retina and vitamin A) plus the chemical suffix -ol which denotes an alcohol functional group.

Usage tips

  • It appears unchanged on ingredient lists and takes the masculine article el retinol, and Spanish stress falls on the final syllable re-ti-NOL.

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