Name: BABOR - Doctor Babor Refine Rx Triple Pro-Retinol Renewal Cream
Brand: BABOR

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, retinol. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

In addition, this product contains bakuchiol. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

bakuchiol 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

niacinamide 4.5% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

retinol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Anti-aging

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At an active concentration of 5% Niacinamide which is also known as Vitamin B3 aims to decrease the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, spots and other signs of premature aging while improving the integrity of the skin barrier.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, bakuchiol, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: serine, threonine.

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.

niacinamide 4.5% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

retinol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

bakuchiol 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

Evens skin tone

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At an active concentration of 5% Niacinamide which is also known as Vitamin B3 aims to decrease the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, spots and other signs of premature aging while improving the integrity of the skin barrier.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

In addition, this product contains bakuchiol, niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: alanine.

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.

niacinamide 4.5% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

retinol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

bakuchiol 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

Exfoliation

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.

retinol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

These small protein fragments play an important role in collagen synthesis and in maintaining high hydration levels within the skin and are therefore a must-have for every skincare lover.

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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: alanine, arginine.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

arginine 0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

betaine 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

niacinamide 4.5% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol, 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).

retinol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

bakuchiol 0.7% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

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niacinamide 4.5% - 5.6%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

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

retinol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Mattifying, Exfoliation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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

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parfum 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

glyceryl oleate 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

glycine soja oil 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

niacinamide 4.5% - 5.6%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

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

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Bakuchiol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine soja oil, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Parfum, Betaine, Glyceryl linoleate, Brassica campestris sterols, Glyceryl oleate, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium pca, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Glyceryl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium lactate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Retinol, Pca, Cetyl palmitate, Glyceryl linolenate, Lauryl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Benzyl alcohol, Glutamic acid, Lysine hcl, Pantolactone, Threonine, Caprylyl glycol, Arginine, Citric acid, Proline, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

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Key ingredients	niacinamide retinol +20 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +4 more Other: madecassoside retinal +16 more	Common: retinol niacinamide +5 more Other: retinal sodium ascorbyl phosphate +14 more	Common: retinol niacinamide +3 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-15 copper tripeptide-1 +15 more	Common: retinol niacinamide +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassic acid +16 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +4 more Other: madecassoside retinal +16 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +4 more Other: lactic acid adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +4 more Other: lactic acid adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +5 more Other: hexapeptide-2 adenosine +15 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +3 more Other: sodium hyaluronate	Common: niacinamide retinol +2 more Other: limnanthes alba seed oil caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: retinol niacinamide +2 more Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate myristoyl nonapeptide-3 +8 more
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Potential Irritants	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? retinal Has skin benefit? +12 more	citrus nobilis peel extract Has skin benefit? citrus reticulata peel extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	retinol Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +34 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +11 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclohexasiloxane Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclohexasiloxane Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate citrate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more

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BABOR Doctor Babor Refine Rx Triple Pro-Retinol Renewal Cream

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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