BeautyBio The Nightly Retinol Repair Serum
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"BeautyBio - The Nightly Retinol Repair Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): hydroxypinacolone retinoate 0.10% - 0.15%. 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.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.95% - 1.15% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.90% - 2.40%, panthenol 0.95% - 1.15% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Benefits
Promise: Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Cross-linked hyaluronic acid filling spheres draw from skin's deepest moisture source to fill and plump the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Formulated Without Parabens Phthalates Sulfates Formaldehyde Triclosan Hydroquinone Triclocarban Oxybenzone
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains hydroxypinacolone retinoate.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tripeptide-28.
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydroxypinacolone retinoate | HIGH |  |  |
| palmitoyl tripeptide-28 | MEDIUM | | |
| tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | HIGH |  | |
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Promise: Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
97% noticed an improvement in dark spots and skin discoloration .
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydroxypinacolone retinoate | HIGH | | |
| tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate | HIGH | | |
Promise: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Cross-linked hyaluronic acid filling spheres draw from skin's deepest moisture source to fill and plump the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Formulated Without Parabens Phthalates Sulfates Formaldehyde Triclosan Hydroquinone Triclocarban Oxybenzone
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, ethylhexyl palmitate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| palmitoyl tripeptide-28 | HIGH | | |
| panthenol | HIGH | | |
| caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | | |
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Other benefit: Anti-blemish
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydroxypinacolone retinoate | HIGH | | |
| allantoin | LOW | | |
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Potential irritants
IRRITANCY
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| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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| commiphora mukul resin extract | | |
| hydroxypinacolone retinoate | | |
| peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil | | |
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Ingredients & concentrations
KEY INGREDIENTS
- hydroxypinacolone retinoate
- tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
- panthenol
- glycerin
- palmitoyl tripeptide-28
- sodium hyaluronate
- allantoin
- Vitamin E
- bisabolol
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
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| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 45% - 55% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 6.2% - 7.6% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture | |
| 4% - 4.9% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 2.9% - 3.5% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 2.5% - 3.1% | |
| 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 | |
| 1.9% - 2.4% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 1.6% - 2% | |
| An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties | |
| 1.4% - 1.7% | |
| 1.2% - 1.4% | |
| Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin | |
| 0.95% - 1.15% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function | |
| 0.65% - 1% | |
| Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging. | |
| 0.7% - 1.05% | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin | |
| 0.4% - 0.65% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated | |
| 0.1% - 0.15% | |
| 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. | |
| 0.35% - 0.6% | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Stabilizes the product formulation | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| Used to adjust the pH in formulations | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.1% - 0.2% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.1% - 0.2% | |
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light | |
| 0.1% - 0.15% | |
| 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 | |
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Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Oleo-Gum Resin of Commiphora wightii (Guggulu)
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Antiaging effects of retinoid hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin models. (2018). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 79(3), AB44. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2018.05.215