2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“reduce the appearance of wrinkles”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
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.
“intense hydration”
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, butylene glycol.
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, chondrus crispus extract.
This product contains antioxidants (retinol, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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.
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.
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.


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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 GlycerinA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 triglycerideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateUsed 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
More about Butylene glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolUsed to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneA 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 oilUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Pure 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 TocopherolTwo 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 RetinolBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateHas been claimed to have an ability to protect collagen and stimulate its production in skin but further research is lacking so far
More about Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell cultureUsed to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating
More about Plumeria rubra flower extractCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalGlycerin, Water, Ricinus communis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sucrose stearate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Unknown, Dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides, C20-40 alcohols, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Unknown, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Cellulose gum, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Xanthan gum, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Chondrus crispus extract, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Peg-8, Caramel, Tocopherol, Retinol, Daphne odora callus extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Nicotiana sylvestris leaf cell culture, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Ci 15985, Ubiquinone, Lecithin, Ci 19140, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Ci 17200, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Benzoic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Cinnamyl alcohol, Eugenol
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