Advanced Skin Technology Green Cream Retinol - Level 3
Works for
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“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.”
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.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“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.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“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.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
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.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“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.”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Retinol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.4–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAloe barbadensis extract~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractOctyldodecanol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolRetinol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about RetinolPolysorbate 20~1.5–2.2%
Cucumis sativus extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Butylene glycol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDimethicone copolyol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateTocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolAcrylates crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%
Tea-carbomer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDiazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaPropylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.15%
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
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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.
| Advanced Skin TechnologyGreen Cream Retinol - Level 3YOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaHealthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream | Elizabeth GrantAdvanced Retinol Day Cream | RoC SkincareRetinol Correxion Pro Correct Rejuvenating Fluid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 93% | 93% |
| Price | $36.00 | $13.49−$22.51 | $44.95+$8.95 | $52.87+$16.87 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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