Aroma Zone Sérum concentré Retinal optimisé
Works for
Anti-agingRetinalWorks well
“Anti-âge global, ce sérum est concentré en rétinal, un actif multi-cibles incontournable contre les signes du vieillissement.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.
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-blemishRetinal, Pistacia lentiscus gumWorks well
“Purifie la peau et aide à réduire les imperfections”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneRetinalWorks well
“Il raffermit la peau, diminue les rides et les ridules, estompe les taches et illumine le teint.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 5 moreWorks
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric glycerides.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinal, Sodium anisateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinSalix nigra bark extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractSodium levulinate~2.6–4%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRetinal~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalPistacia lentiscus gum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pistacia lentiscus gumArginine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAstragalus gummifer gum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Levulinic acid~0.4–0.95%
Sodium anisate~0.35–0.8%
Caprylic/capric glycerides~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric glyceridesPentylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhytic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidLecithin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlyceryl caprylate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 caprylateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Salix nigra bark extract, Sodium levulinate, Sodium hyaluronate, Retinal, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Arginine, Astragalus gummifer gum, Levulinic acid, Sodium anisate, Caprylic/capric glycerides, Pentylene glycol, Phytic acid, Lecithin, Glyceryl caprylate
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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.
| Aroma ZoneSérum concentré Retinal optimiséYOUR PRODUCT | TulaA+ renewal advanced retinal & peptides serum | Purito SEOULTXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum | BeautyBioThe Nightly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 85% | 85% |
| Price | — | $40.60 | $16.43 | $95.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide As | Niacinamide | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Aroma Zone - Sérum concentré Retinal optimisé" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinal 2.00% - 3.00%. 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.
- Humectants (arginine 0.95% - 1.45%, sodium hyaluronate 1.40% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Mastic liposome treatment for shiny and impure skinmibellebiochemistry.com
- 6Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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