Here’s some news Glossier fans will love: The brand behind skincare favorites Balm Dotcom and Milky Jelly Cleanser is adding a new fragrance-free retinol cream to its offerings. Unlike traditional retinol, which can be drying or irritating to some, Glossier’s Universal Pro-Retinol is formulated with just half a percent of the active ingredient to improve skin’s appearance over time. At $35, the cream is also less expensive than many other retinol products out there—yet still slightly pricier than drugstore staples like Neutrogena and RoC.

Glossier Universal Pro Retinol

Glossier Universal Pro Retinol

The brand’s more universal version uses a less irritating combination of retinol and sunflower seed fatty acids to improve skin issues like wrinkles, dark spots, blemishes, and uneven texture. The retinol also includes other natural ingredients like stevia extract, to minimize fine lines, and mondo grass root extract, which acts as a humectant to keep your skin hydrated while preventing irritation.

To use the cream, Glossier advises applying a pea-sized amount right before your moisturizer for just one or two nights a week, and later increasing your use (assuming there’s no irritation). As a note, you should also avoid this product if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, just as with all skincare products containing retinoids. Plus, as retinoids can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun, we highly recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 during the day to keep your skin protected. Glossier is making it easy to defend your face against UVA and UVB rays with the release of The Renew + Protect Duo, which combines the Universal Pro-Retinol with the brand's popular Invisible Shield Sunscreen for a total of $50.

Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol retails for $35 and is available starting today online at Glossier.com.

Tiffany Dodson is currently the associate beauty commerce editor at Harper’s Bazaar, where she specializes in trend forecasting, building relationships with major and emerging brands, and crafting shopping stories—from holiday gift guides to product road tests. Tiffany's work has previously been featured in outlets like SELF, Bustle, and Teen Vogue, and she's been quoted as a commerce and beauty expert in publications and platforms like The Business of Fashion and NPR’s Life Kit podcast.