Dr.Different VITALIFT-A Forte
Works for
Evens skin toneRetinalWorks well
“Star ingredient retinal improves skin texture and hyperpigmentation, and reduces the appearance of fine lines.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
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.
Anti-agingRetinal, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
“This night treatment cream has been designed to combat signs of premature aging.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal, adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Ceramide np, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“A night treatment cream especially designed for combating pre-mature aging signs.”
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, polyglutamic acid.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-blemishSide benefit · RetinalWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: RetinalMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
I think this actually made my dark spots even darker.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSqualane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneBrassica campestris sterols~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCholesterol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolPhytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateHydrogenated lecithin~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyglutamic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidCeramide np~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npStearic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolOleic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidRetinal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalAdenosine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Squalane, Brassica campestris sterols, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglutamic acid, Ceramide np, Stearic acid, Tocopherol, Oleic acid, Retinal, Adenosine, Disodium edta
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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.
| Dr.DifferentVITALIFT-A ForteYOUR PRODUCT | HSGNRetinally Liposomal Retinal Cream | AbibYesStyle Exclusive PDRN Volume Fill-it Booster Crème 2.5 Tube Mini 5pcs Bundle Set | Dr.GRTX INTO SERUM PEPTISHOT | |
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| Match | — | 90% | 89% | 86% |
| Price | $44.99 | $13.20−$31.79 | $37.53−$7.46 | $20.99−$24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dr. Different - VITALIFT-A Forte" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinal 0.05% (declared). Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of Retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternate days or when your skin feels dry.
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.70%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.20%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Price
The product retails from 36.01$ up to 52.00$ in the United States and for 46.97£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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