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“Retinol lessens the appearance of lines and wrinkles while firming, evening and brightening the skin tone .”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
“Nightly treatment that drastically lessens the appearance of lines and wrinkles .”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
This product contains antioxidants (retinol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopherol, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
camellia sinensis seed oil.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.


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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Retinol, Ubiquinone, Cholecalciferol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| 100% PUREMulti Vitamin Antioxidants PM Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | OdaciteC for colette • Vitamin C + Superfood | Skincare by Dr VAntioxidant Power Serum | Sweet ChefSuperfood + Vitamins Beauty Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 75% | 73% | 71% |
| Price | $62.00 | $165.00+$103.00 | $63.61+$1.61 | $29.08−$32.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract | Retinal | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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