Vitamin A
THE WRINKLE BUSTER
ALIASES Retinol, retinal, retinoids, retinoic acid.
BENEFITS Increases cell turnover, helping wrinkles, and age spots fade.
BEST USED IN Night creams, as it can increase sensitivity to sun damage.
TRY L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Retinol + Niacinamide Pressed Night Cream, £27.99, Boots
Vitamin B
THE PORE REFINER
ALIASES Vitamin B3, niacinamide, panthenol, pantothenic acid.
BENEFITS Helps even out the skin’s texture and tightens pores, balancing oil production.
BEST USED IN Day creams for congested skins, or as a toner.
TRY Q+A Niacinamide Daily Toner, £8, Sainsbury’s
Vitamin C
THE BRIGHTENER
ALIASES L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
BENEFITS A natural antioxidant, it helps brighten skin and reverse damage caused by pollution.
BEST USED IN Serums, to help it sink in deeply, or your day…