Clark's Botanicals Retinol Rescue Face Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneRetinolWorks well
“A powerful combination of Time Release Retinol, High Potency Retinol and Colloidal Oatmeal works to smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst minimizing dark spots and pigmentation to create a more even and balanced complexion.”
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.
MoisturizingPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“A powerful combination of Time Release Retinol, High Potency Retinol and Colloidal Oatmeal works to smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst minimizing dark spots and pigmentation to create a more even and balanced complexion.”
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:
betaine, 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: chondrus crispus extract, tricaprylin.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
Anti-agingRetinol, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Works well
“A powerful combination of Time Release Retinol, High Potency Retinol and Colloidal Oatmeal works to smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst minimizing dark spots and pigmentation to create a more even and balanced complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Trifolium pratense flower extract, Jasminum officinale extract + 2 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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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCetearyl olivate~2.3–3.5%
Sorbitan olivate~2–3%
Sodium polyacrylate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateTocopheryl acetate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTrifolium pratense flower extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractChondrus crispus extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Jasminum officinale extract~0.45–1.1%
Retinol0.3%
- 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 RetinolAvena sativa kernel flour~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourTricaprylin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients
More about TricaprylinPolysorbate 20~0.35–0.75%
Polymethyl methacrylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBha~0.05–0.1%
Bht~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium polyacrylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Jasminum officinale extract, Retinol, Avena sativa kernel flour, Tricaprylin, Polysorbate 20, Polymethyl methacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Parfum, Bha, Bht
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Clark's BotanicalsRetinol Rescue Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | StriVectinAdvanced Retinol Concentrated Serum | Paula's choiceCLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment | laCabinePure Retinol Face Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 85% | 82% |
| Price | — | $91.26 | $20.12 | $5.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Carnosine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Revox B77 JUST Retinol 0.3% + Niacinamide 5%Nécessaire The Hand Retinol - Repair Serum with 0.25% Pure Retinol, 5% AHA + 5 Peptides
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 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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