In skincare, retinol products are the closest thing to actual magic. The powerful ingredient (also known as vitamin A) is used to treat a long list of common skincare issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, acne, dullness, and large pores. Retinol can be extremely effective, but the ingredient is equal parts confusing because there are so many misconceptions about using it. That's why we turned to New York-based board-certified dermatologists Dr. Debra Jaliman and Dr.