Awake Beauty Power After Hour 2% Retinol Complex Sleep Oil
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Anti-agingHydroxypinacolone retinoate, TocopherolWorks well
“Say goodnight to wrinkles with Awake Beauty's Power After Hour 2% Retinol Complex Sleep Oil a gentle yet effective sleep oil formulated with 2% retinol complex designed to combat signs of aging, overnight.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains hydroxypinacolone retinoate.
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.
MoisturizingPersea gratissima oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 3 moreWorks
“Avocado Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Blackberry Seed Oil, Chia Seed Oil, Orange Peel Flower Oil, Ylang Ylang Flower Oil, Vetiver Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosemary Leaf Extract Arona Berry for anti-aging properties, brightening & antioxidants to fight free radicals Jackfruit to help reduce signs of aging & improve skin texture Rambutan for moisturizing, increasing skin elasticity & reducing the appearance of fine lines Vitamin e for antioxidant properties to fight free radicals, moisturizing, soothing, & calming properties”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, persea gratissima oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Hydroxypinacolone retinoate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: hydroxypinacolone retinoate. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Hydroxypinacolone retinoateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxypinacolone retinoate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Hydroxypinacolone retinoate, Cananga odorata flower oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Persea gratissima oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilVitis vinifera seed oil~8.1–12.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilRubus fruticosus seed oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia hispanica seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilDimethyl isosorbide~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideHydroxypinacolone retinoate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A derivative of the most potent form of vitamin A, retinoic acid. The ingredient can be sold under name Granactive Retinoid. Note that if a skincare brand discloses the concentration of Granactive Retinoid in a product, the concentration refers to a diluted form of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate: 1% of Granactive Retinoid corresponds to 0.1% of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is a unique derivative of retinoic acid because it can directly work in the skin and does not require additional conversion steps. According to studies done by the manufacturer on models of human skin (not real people), this derivative is more effective than other cosmetic versions of retinoids (such as retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl palmitate), and, at the same time, causes less irritation. It has been also demonstrated to be more stable than retinol which makes formulating with easier and increases the chances that a product with it will maintain its effectiveness after opening. The packaging should still ideally be air-tight. HPR is available over the counter in the EU, UK, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, but is only with a prescription in Canada.
More about Hydroxypinacolone retinoateCananga odorata flower oil~1.5–2.2%
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilChamomilla recutita flower oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- 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 oilTocopherol~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 TocopherolAronia melanocarpa fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artocarpus heterophyllus fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nephelium lappaceum branch/fruit/leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Eugenol~0.05–0.25%
Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Persea gratissima oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Rubus fruticosus seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Dimethyl isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone retinoate, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Artocarpus heterophyllus fruit extract, Nephelium lappaceum branch/fruit/leaf extract, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| Awake BeautyPower After Hour 2% Retinol Complex Sleep OilYOUR PRODUCT | Josh RosebrookActive Infusion Oil | sk.inflash | repair shot | BiopelleEmepelle Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| Price | — | $68.00 | $30.98 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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