PRODUCT REVIEW
Advanced Skin Technology Green Cream Retinol - Level 3
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Gently exfoliating the skin to reveal a radiant glow, the cream reduces the appearance of pores, scars, fine lines and wrinkles, whilst evening out skin tone, resurfacing skin’s texture and reducing the frequency and life cycle of blemishes.
retinol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Gently exfoliating the skin to reveal a radiant glow, the cream reduces the appearance of pores, scars, fine lines and wrinkles, whilst evening out skin tone, resurfacing skin’s texture and reducing the frequency and life cycle of blemishes.
retinol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Gently exfoliating the skin to reveal a radiant glow, the cream reduces the appearance of pores, scars, fine lines and wrinkles, whilst evening out skin tone, resurfacing skin’s texture and reducing the frequency and life cycle of blemishes.
retinol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Gently exfoliating the skin to reveal a radiant glow, the cream reduces the appearance of pores, scars, fine lines and wrinkles, whilst evening out skin tone, resurfacing skin’s texture and reducing the frequency and life cycle of blemishes.
retinol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
Moisturizing
glycerin
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
octyldodecanol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
aloe barbadensis extract
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Show more
Anti-oxidation
retinol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two 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
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol
7.4% -
11.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
retinol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone
Two 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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| Advanced Skin Technology - Green Cream Retinol - Level 3 |  COSRX - The Retinol 0.1 Cream Sponsored |  Tropic Skincare - SKIN DREAM age-defying firming cream concentrate |  Neutrogena - Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream |  RoC Skincare - Retinol Correxion Pro Correct Rejuvenating Fluid |  Boots - Retinol Night Moisturiser |  Elizabeth Grant - Advanced Retinol Night Cream |  Quince - Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream No. 2 |  Beauty Pie - Super Retinol Night Renewal Moisturiser |  Alpha Skin Care - Enhanced Wrinkle Repair Cream |  M-61 - ProSmooth Retinol Night Cream |  Paula's choice - Resist Barrier Repair Cream | |
| Price | ||||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
91%
|
95%
|
94%
|
93%
|
93%
|
93%
|
92%
|
92%
|
92%
|
92%
|
92%
| |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone
Two 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
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
Show more
Potential irritants
alcohol
7.4% -
11.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
retinol
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying,
Evens skin tone
Two 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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
alcohol
7.4% -
11.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
glycerin
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Octyldodecanol, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Cucumis sativus extract, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Dimethicone copolyol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Tocopherol, Acrylates crosspolymer, Tea-carbomer, Propylene glycol, Diazolidinyl urea, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Unknown, Ci 19140, Ci 16035
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
- Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
- A comparative study of the effects of retinol and retinoic acid on histological, molecular, and clinical properties of human skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health