ALASTIN Skincare Restorative Skin Complex
Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“For a smoother, brighter, more even-toned complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-agingNiacinamide, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 + 5 moreWorks well
“Improves long-lasting hydration, elasticity, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-38, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 + 27 moreWorks well
“Improves long-lasting hydration, elasticity, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-38, ceramide ap, ceramide np, niacinamide, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
2 of 2 community members would buy it again.
Being in Derm and working with many derm skincare brands, Alastin will forever have my heart. They created Alastin for burn victims, oncology and post laser treatment. Most if not all their products are pregnancy/nursing safe and most importantly auto immune friendly. The Restorative Skin Complex has completely taken away my fine lines and does not irritate my sensitive skin, infact I mix a pump or two into my retinol and it works so great together.
Highly recommend as for the price point, you get what you pay for!
This is the first product I ever noticed a significant difference in under a week with fine lines. Absolutely worth the price tag to me.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideIsopropyl palmitate~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePolyacrylate-13~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Butylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- 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 glycolPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-38~0.5–0.8%
Swertia chirata extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Swertia chirata extractMagnolol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ornithine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about OrnithineCeramide ap~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide np~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npErgothioneine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineDunaliella salina extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractPhytosterols~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsPhospholipids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsGlycolipids~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateStearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidBetaine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSqualane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneLecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCaprylyl methicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolOleic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidPalmitic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidHexylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPropanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyisobutene~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Levulinic acid~0.15–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 oilP-anisic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopropyl palmitate, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene glycol, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Acetyl hexapeptide-38, Unknown, Swertia chirata extract, Magnolol, Ornithine, Ceramide ap, Ceramide np, Ergothioneine, Dunaliella salina extract, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Stearic acid, Betaine, Squalane, Lecithin, Caprylyl methicone, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Pentylene glycol, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Hexylene glycol, Propanediol, Polyisobutene, Potassium sorbate, Levulinic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, P-anisic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| ALASTIN SkincareRestorative Skin ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | Daughters of MalayPost-Breakout Recovery Serum | Apothaka SkincareBarrier Support Serum | HanskinCollagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 76% | 74% | 73% |
| Price | $247.36 | — | — | $22.37−$224.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 18 | 4 of 18 | 8 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Ceramide Eop | Pentapeptide-18 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Therapeutic Swertia chirata - An Overviewsearch.proquest.com
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