Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, AdenosineWorks well
“Powered by Ocean Retinol derived from seaweed, this serum helps to improve the appearance of fine lines, refine pores and promote a more even skin tone.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, adenosine.
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.
Evens skin toneRetinolWorks well
“Powered by Ocean Retinol derived from seaweed, this serum helps to improve the appearance of fine lines, refine pores and promote a more even skin tone.”
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, Undaria pinnatifida extract + 3 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).
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.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Ceramide np, Undaria pinnatifida extract + 8 moreWorks well
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, salvia hispanica seed extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Retinol, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Undaria pinnatifida extract~27–41%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractSargassum fulvellum extract~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sargassum fulvellum extractEcklonia cava extract~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Pentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~2.1–3.1%
- 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 GlycerinHibiscus esculentus fruit extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
More about Hibiscus esculentus fruit extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.3%
- 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 triglycerideDioscorea opposita root extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~0.95–1.45%
Polycaprolactone~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinol~0.45–1%
- 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 RetinolLecithin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia hispanica seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractDecyl glucoside~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAdenosine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineCeramide np~0.15–0.6%
- 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 npSodium magnesium silicate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
More about Pinus sylvestris leaf oilPhaseolus radiatus seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.05–0.25%
Bht~0.05–0.15%
Avena sativa meal extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractLimonene~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
Undaria pinnatifida extract, Sargassum fulvellum extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dioscorea opposita root extract, Polysorbate 20, Polycaprolactone, Retinol, Lecithin, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Decyl glucoside, Adenosine, Ceramide np, Sodium magnesium silicate, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, Water, Bht, Avena sativa meal extract, Limonene
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| BARBER PRORetinol Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BeautyProRetinol 1% Overnight Serum | GoodalBlack Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule | innisfreeGentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum | |
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| Match | — | 100% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | — | $10.04 | $27.20 | $34.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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