The Body Retinol | 0.1% Retinol

"Retinol for your body, because your elbows deserve a routine too."
Our take

$65 Price at Necessaire, checked Oct 2026.

The short answer

The Body Retinol is a rich night serum with 0.1% encapsulated retinol designed to firm and smooth the look of body skin over time. It's worth it if you're curious about retinol for crepiness, texture or uneven tone below the neck. It needs patience and a gradual start.

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What it is

The Body Retinol is a body serum that works overnight with pure encapsulated retinol. With continued use, Nécessaire says skin appears smoother, firmer and more even.

Key ingredient: 0.1% encapsulated retinol
Rich, fast-absorbing serum
150 ml
Fragrance-free
Use at night and follow with SPF the next day

How to use

Apply to clean skin at night 1 to 2 times a week, building to every other night as tolerated. Let it dry, follow with body lotion, and wear SPF the next day.

Our Take

Why it made the edit.

Why we love it: Encapsulated retinol in a fast-absorbing body format is still pretty rare. Nécessaire gives clear guidance on ramping up, which helps avoid irritation.
Skip it if: You're pregnant or breastfeeding, or your skin reacts to retinoids.
The catch: Results come with continued use, not overnight. You'll need SPF on treated areas the next day, and $65 for 150 ml is a splurge.

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