# Beginner-Friendly Retinol Oils Drunk Elephant's A-Gloei Maretinol Oil Clarifies, Refines & Smooths By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agloei-maretinol-oil References: [refinery29](https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/12/10803285/drunk-elephant-a-gloei-maretinol-oil-review?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [drunkelephant](https://www.drunkelephant.com/collections/shop/products/a-gloei-maretinol-oil-coming-soon) Fans of [Drunk Elephant's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cluma-hydrabright-serum) Virgin Marula Oil will soon be able to appreciate a new hybrid retinol-oil formulation called A-Gloei Maretinol Oil, which enhances the familiar formula with a low-grade 0.5% retinol. This beginner-friendly retinol product is beneficial for evening out texture, refining and clarifying the skin, and in a way that reduces the risk of irritation and redness thanks to its soothing formula. Alongside virgin Marula oil and retinol, the skincare oil contains plant-derived ceramides and soybean oil. A-Gloei Maretinol Oil gets its name from the straightforward features of the product; 'A' stands for [Vitamin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primer-moisturizer-gift) A and Tiffany Masterson explained to [Refinery29](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-duty-by-lazy-skincare) that "The 'Gloei' actually means 'Glow' in Afrikaans, which speaks to the Marula oil in the formula, which is sourced from Namibia." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Skincare Products:** The creation of skincare products combining two or more active ingredients could be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Low-grade Retinol Products:** Developing beginner-friendly retinol products with low-grade concentrations could be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Plant-derived Ingredients:** Using plant-derived ingredients in skincare formulations could be a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry could benefit from incorporating low-grade retinol and plant-derived ingredients into their products. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry could benefit from the creation of hybrid skincare products with multiple active ingredients. - **Natural Products:** The natural products industry could benefit from incorporating more plant-derived ingredients into their formulations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Anti-Aging Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-diamond-retinol-oil.md) - [Oil-Based Retinol Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensitive-retinol-oil.md) - [Beginner Retinol Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-retinol-gel.md) - [Gentle Anti-Aging Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-retinol-03-cream.md) - [Encapsulated Anti-Aging Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-retinol.md) - [Organic Retinol Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-retinol.md) - [Advanced Retinol Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-retinol-gel.md) - [Botanical Retinol Gel Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-retinol.md) - [Step-Up Skincare Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageless-retinol.md)