Name: Dr Dennis Gross - Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Texture Renewal Peel
Brand: Dr Dennis Gross

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Works for

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A vitamin A derivative that supports collagen production while visibly reversing signs of photo-aging, improving fine lines and wrinkles, addressing UV-induced free-radical damage, reducing blemish-causing sebum, and fading dark spots. . Bakuchiol.

Source: Sephora

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

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

bakuchiol 1.2% - 1.4%

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 1.4% - 1.7%

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 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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%

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

A vitamin A derivative that supports collagen production while visibly reversing signs of photo-aging, improving fine lines and wrinkles, addressing UV-induced free-radical damage, reducing blemish-causing sebum, and fading dark spots. . Bakuchiol.

Source: Sephora

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, hydroxyethyl urea, mandelic acid. 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.

retinol 1.4% - 1.7%

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

bakuchiol 1.2% - 1.4%

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

mandelic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Texture Renewal Peel

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: hydroxyethyl urea, mandelic acid, retinol.

hydroxyethyl urea 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

mandelic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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

retinol 1.4% - 1.7%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A vitamin A derivative that supports collagen production while visibly reversing signs of photo-aging, improving fine lines and wrinkles, addressing UV-induced free-radical damage, reducing blemish-causing sebum, and fading dark spots. . Bakuchiol.

Source: Sephora

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, hydroxyethyl urea.

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, squalane.

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

linolenic acid 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

squalane 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An 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.

sphingolipids 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sphingolipids are a group of lipids with a common chemical structure. Some of them are naturally present in skin and can be converted to ceramides

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. 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: linoleic acid, mandelic acid

bakuchiol 1.2% - 1.4%

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 1.4% - 1.7%

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% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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).

The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

retinol 1.4% - 1.7%

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 0.55% - 0.8%

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 1.2% - 1.4%

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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centella asiatica extract 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

retinol 1.4% - 1.7%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Mattifying, 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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hamamelis virginiana water 4.1% - 5.1%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

retinol 1.4% - 1.7%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Mattifying, 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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

pentylene glycol 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

hamamelis virginiana water 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Water, Pentylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Hydroxyethyl urea, Ethoxydiglycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Nephelium lappaceum leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Bisabolol, Ferulic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Soy isoflavones, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sodium pca, Lactic acid, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Farnesol, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Mandelic acid, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Maltodextrin, Sodium olivate, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	retinol bakuchiol +15 more	Common: retinol lactic acid +10 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +1 more Other: glycolic acid panthenol +1 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +6 more	Common: retinol ferulic acid +12 more Other: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +66 more	Common: retinol lactic acid +2 more Other: salicylic acid kaolin	Common: ferulic acid lactic acid +8 more Other: azelaic acid glycolic acid +17 more	Common: bakuchiol lactic acid +1 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +3 more	Common: retinol lactic acid Other: ascorbic acid salicylic acid +3 more	Common: retinol lactic acid Other: ascorbic acid salicylic acid +1 more	Common: bakuchiol lactic acid +3 more Other: glycolic acid panthenol +5 more
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Potential Irritants	lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cymbopogon schoenanthus extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? kojic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? +91 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +5 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood extract Has skin benefit? +58 more	linalool Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +18 more	retinol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	retinol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +27 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +269 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +109 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more

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Dr Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Overnight Texture Renewal Peel

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

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