Name: Dr Dennis Gross - Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Peel | Dr. Dennis Gross
Brand: Dr Dennis Gross

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Designed for overnight use 2-3 a week, this pe rfectly pre-dosed blend of retinol, bakuchiol, rambutan, and ferulic acid targets persistent breakouts, oiliness, fine lines and wrinkles for dramatically smoother, more youthful skin.

Source: Dr Dennis Gross

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

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

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 4.6% - 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 1.9% - 2.3%

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

adenosine 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Peel | Dr. Dennis Gross

Source: From product name

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: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, retinol.

retinol 1.9% - 2.3%

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

mandelic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid

glycolic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cucumber extract soothes and protects from free radicals while squalane and hyaluronic acid hydrate for a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.

Source: Dr Dennis Gross

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, saccharide isomerate.

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, linolenic acid.

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

saccharide isomerate 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-blemish

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.

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

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, linoleic acid, mandelic acid

niacinamide 4.6% - 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

bakuchiol 1.6% - 2%

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

retinol 1.9% - 2.3%

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

Evens skin tone

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, glycolic acid, mandelic acid, 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: ferulic acid.

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.

glycolic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

bakuchiol 1.6% - 2%

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

retinol 1.9% - 2.3%

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-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol, ferulic acid, 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 1.9% - 2.3%

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

ferulic acid 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%

bakuchiol 1.6% - 2%

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

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niacinamide 4.6% - 5.6%

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

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 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

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

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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retinol 1.9% - 2.3%

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

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

silybum marianum extract 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing

Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

niacinamide 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

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

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

propanediol 4% - 4.9%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Nephelium lappaceum leaf extract, Ferulic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Silybum marianum extract, Saccharide isomerate, Phospholipids, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Adenosine, Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract, Sodium pca, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phytic acid, Tocopherol, Glycolic acid, Mandelic acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Cetyl alcohol, Pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Arachidyl glucoside, Octoxynol-9, Arachidyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleth-10, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium ascorbate, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide retinol +16 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +16 more Other:	Common: retinol niacinamide +2 more Other: salicylic acid 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +4 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +12 more Other: petrolatum carnosine +19 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +1 more Other: salicylic acid arginine +1 more	Common: retinol niacinamide +15 more Other: tripeptide-1 heptapeptide-15 palmitate +63 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +3 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide bakuchiol +2 more Other: salicylic acid betaine +2 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +7 more Other: salicylic acid salicylic acid +30 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +2 more Other: panthenol sucrose	Common: retinol glycolic acid +3 more Other: ceramide np hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +4 more
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Potential Irritants	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? kojic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +52 more	retinol Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +7 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? +91 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +18 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +59 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cymbopogon schoenanthus extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +118 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +269 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +161 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +38 more

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Anti-aging

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Exfoliation

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Anti-blemish

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