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A313 Vitamin A Pommade
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A313 Vitamin A Pommade

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium
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2 of 5 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging
Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reducing Wrinkles, Preventing Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream.”
Source: Ulta

This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Retinyl palmitateKey activeEffect: MediumThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~3–4.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.45–1.05%
Evens skin tone
Retinyl palmitate
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reducing Wrinkles, Preventing Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream.”
Source: Ulta

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.

Retinyl palmitateKey activeEffect: MediumThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~3–4.5%
Anti-blemish
Retinyl palmitate
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“French Pharmacy Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reducing Wrinkles, Preventing Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream.”
Source: Ulta

This product contains ingredients (retinyl palmitate) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Retinyl palmitateKey activeEffect: MediumThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~3–4.5%
Exfoliation
Retinyl palmitate
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Smooths Skin Texture: Promotes gentle exfoliation to refine and soften your skin.”
Source: Ulta

This product might help exfoliate the skin with retinyl palmitate, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Retinyl palmitateEffect: LowThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~3–4.5%
Moisturizing
Peg-75, Peg-8 + 1 more
Weak evidence
What the product description says
“Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Encourages collagen production, helping to plump fine lines for a youthful glow.”
Source: Ulta

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Peg-75· HumectantEffect: LowHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.~5.6–8.4%
Peg-8· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~23–34%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitate
Medium risk
We flagged 2 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~3–4.5%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~23–34%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Peg-8~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Peg-75~5.6–8.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Polysorbate 80~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Retinyl palmitate~3–4.5%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

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Arachis hypogaea oil~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tocopherol~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure 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

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Peg-8, Peg-75, Polysorbate 80, Retinyl palmitate, Arachis hypogaea oil, Tocopherol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
A313 Vitamin A Pommade
A313Vitamin A Pommade
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As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.