Algenist ELEVATE Advanced Retinol Serum
Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 4 moreWorks well
“Patented Alguronic Acid utilises naturally sourced algae to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, boosting the effectiveness of other skincare ingredients.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, myristoyl nonapeptide-3, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
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.
MoisturizingCeramide np, Myristoyl nonapeptide-3 + 19 moreWorks well
“The ELEVATE Advanced Retinol Serum helps bind hydration, and visible improves skin and minimizes environmental damage and the appearance of enlarged pores.”
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:
glycerin, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, ceramide np, myristoyl nonapeptide-3, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Evens skin toneRetinol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateWorks well
“Key Benefits Works to firm and tone the skin Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes Leaves skin feeling softer and smoother Contributes to a more radiant complexion Advanced vegan serum can get to work in as little as ten days UK200021057”
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-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides + 2 moreWorks well
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).
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Retinol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolymethyl methacrylate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateDimethicone crosspolymer~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerRetinol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 RetinolParachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Compounds extracted from green algae that could help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skincare products (topical applicaiton) is missing. Helps moisturize the skin by attracting water to its upper layer
More about Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharidesDunaliella salina extract~0.95–1.15%
- 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 extractCeramide np~0.75–1.1%
- 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 npMyristoyl nonapeptide-3~0.55–0.85%
- 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 Myristoyl nonapeptide-3Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.55–0.85%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7~0.5–0.75%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.45–0.65%
- 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 Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterGlycine soja extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolSqualane~0.45–0.65%
- 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 SqualaneAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.65%
- 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 triglycerideHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium pca~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPolysorbate 20~0.3–0.5%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSorbitan laurate~0.25–0.5%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Cetyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateHydrogenated polydecene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneLaureth-23~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Laureth-23Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium lactate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTrideceth-6 phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Trideceth-6 phosphateDipropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateMica~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Retinol, Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, Dunaliella salina extract, Ceramide np, Myristoyl nonapeptide-3, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Glycine soja extract, Tocopherol, Squalane, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium pca, Polysorbate 20, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sorbitan laurate, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Cetyl palmitate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Laureth-23, Polysorbate 60, Disodium edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sodium lactate, Sorbitan isostearate, Trideceth-6 phosphate, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Mica, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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| AlgenistELEVATE Advanced Retinol SerumYOUR PRODUCT | AnuaRetinol 0.3% + Niacin Renewing Serum | ISNTREEHyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum | REMEDY SCIENCEREMEDY for healthy aging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | $58.80 | $21.00−$37.80 | $13.54−$45.26 | $35.00−$23.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Retinal |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Algenist - ELEVATE Advanced Retinol Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 1.40% - 1.70%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.75% - 1.10%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.55% - 0.85%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.50% - 0.75%, myristoyl nonapeptide-3 0.55% - 0.85% and acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.45% - 0.65%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.25% - 0.50%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.40%, glycerin 4.20% - 5.10% and parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides 1.20% - 1.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
Price
The product retails from 32.00£ up to 81.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 58.80$ up to 123.00$ in the United States and for 910.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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